DHL Consumer Survey: Holiday Shippers Finds Re-Gifting is on the Rise
Wednesday, 06 December 2006
With holiday shopping season upon us, it's time to make your list and check it twice on who has been naughty and who has been nice. DHL recently conducted a survey of people who ship their gifts during the holidays, finding that 40 percent of people polled admitted to recycling unwanted holiday gifts they have received from friends or loved ones, an increase of 15 percent since 2004.
The survey also gauged Americans' attitudes and perceptions around shipping during the Holiday times, finding that nearly 80 percent of people are comfortable shipping their gifts to friends and loved ones.
More than 70 percent of those polled responded that they send their holiday packages during the first two weeks of December to ensure timely delivery.
But who behaves by waiting to open their packages on the holiday, and who peeks? Loved ones can rest assure that most people — 78 percent of respondents — can contain their excitement and wait until Christmas morning to open gifts from long-distance relatives.
To help ease the discomfort some experience around shipping during the holidays, DHL has provided consumers with easy ways to package and ship gifts this holiday season. Veteran DHL courier and packing expert, Tim Davis, has offered tips on how to properly prepare your package for shipment as well as provided important "ship-by' dates to abide by. To view "Tim's Tips," log on to http://www.dhl-usa.com/holiday/.
DHL can make shipping your gifts this holiday season a completely stress- free experience. Just call 1-800-CALL-DHL or go to http://www.dhl-usa.com to schedule a pickup, and we'll come right to your door to collect all your holiday packages