So you've been entering daily to win that Caribbean cruise of your dreams. Your hard work pays off, but instead of winning the cruise, you've won a World Class Widget. What are you going to do with that?
Over time, any dedicated sweeper is bound to accumulate some unwanted wins. Here are some ideas for finding good homes for prizes that you don't want or can't use, ensuring that they don't go to waste.
1. Sell Prizes on EBay
Ebay is a great way to find buyers for valuable prizes that you can't use. It's a win-win situation: you receive value for winning the prize, and the buyer gets a great deal on something they'd love to have. Best of all, you only have to pay taxes on the amount that you receive for the prize. Visit the About EBay Guide for tips and information.2. Give Prizes as Gifts
Maybe you have no interest in playing that electric guitar that you won.... but your brother might think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Prizes are a great source of gifts and surprises for loved ones. See using prizes as presents for more information.3. Use Prize Exchanges on Sweepstakes Forums
Many other sweepers are sure to be in the same boat. Maybe one of them has an unwanted prize that you'd love. Sweepstakes forums are a great place to find people who are willing to trade.4. Donate Prizes to Schools or Charities
Clothes that don't fit your size or sense of style, books for children that you don't have, games that you're not interested in playing... these all make ideal donations to charities, schools, and hospitals. Help others and get a tax write-off at the same time.5. Find Homes Through Online Classifieds
Online classifieds websites like Freecycle or Craigslist can help you find people in your area who are willing to buy your prizes - or, if all else fails, at least take them off your hands.Do You Have More Tips on How to Find Homes for Unwanted Wins?
Do you have a great story about an unwanted win that you were able to put to great use? Do you have another suggestion about what to do with wins you just can't use? Let us know in the forum!
