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<p>To exchange an unwanted gift, the item should be in the original wrapper, with labels attached. This is particularly important when it comes to clothing items. You'll also need a receipt and you'll have to check the shop's returns or gift policy</p>

columnists

Caitríona Redmond: Unwanted Christmas gift? Here are your options

If you do get any unwanted Christmas presents, you may not be able to take them all back, writes Caitríona Redmond

<p>King Colis is a company that specialises in buying lost e-commerce packages and then reselling them as ‘mystery parcels’ to customers willing to gamble on getting a bargain. Pictures: The Square Tallaght</p>

people

Caitríona Redmond: Why are we introducing children to gambling at Christmas — or ever?

<p>Caitríona Redmond: "There’s no excise duty on non-alcoholic drinks so you'd feel they should be a little bit cheaper right?"</p>

people

Caitríona Redmond: Alcohol-free drink offerings need to improve

Man Shopping Electronics Online During Black Friday Sale.

advice

Black Friday: Is the seasonal sale really worth it?

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Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!

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Caitríona Redmond: How to save over €48 per month on essential bills

Broken mobile phone

Caitríona Redmond: What to do if you lose your mobile phone

Your mobile phone may hold all your personal information, would it be a disaster if it was lost to the ether?

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Woman Scanning Groceries at Self Checkout in Supermarket

Caitríona Redmond: Are self-service checkouts risky?

Increased use of CCTV at the checkout gives rise to data protection concerns

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Butter

Caitríona Redmond: Why have butter prices soared and is it cheaper in other countries?

Head melted from increased prices? Word is spreading that butter is cheaper abroad but is that a rumour or a fact?

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Oasis reunion

Caitríona Redmond: Ticketmaster said 'No' — but this reader didn’t back down

How bagging an accessible concert ticket can be a saga, even before getting to the venue

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025