Gadgets we don’t want

MORE than a quarter of people have either sold or re-gifted items they have received as presents.

Popular items which have been “re-homed” include hair straighteners, tablets, cameras, consoles and kitchen appliances, according to a survey from Aviva.

The findings show that many people rush to panic-buy presents that then fail to find favour with the recipient.

The insurer estimates that homes are typically harbouring unused gadgets and electrical devices worth £1414 on average.