Give something different this Valentine’s with notonthehighstreet.com and #TweetHeart… Online marketplace notonthehighstreet.com will be offering Twitter followers the ultimate personalised gift for their loved one in the form of a bespoke mini music video on February 14th. Followers will be able to tweet a message in the coming days and on the 14th about their Valentine using [...]
Valentine's protest: only a quarter of people receive a gift they feel is personal to them
Nationwide survey reveals almost half of people want to ditch the rose this Valentine’s Day
January 30, 2012
Online marketplace notonthehightstreet.com reveals surprising stats on receiving clichéd gifts this Valentine’s with nationwide survey
Bored and fed up of the run of the mill clichéd Valentine’s presents? Well it seems you’re not the only one. The award-winning online retailer notonthehighstreet.com, has conducted a nationwide survey, looking at gifting dos and don’ts for Valentine’s Day revealing that 2 in every 5 people would rather receive a personalised gift rather than the typical rose or teddy bear.
The survey found that the least popular gift to receive from your partner was a soft toy, with a shocking 43% of adults saying that wouldn’t appear on their Valentine’s wish list, a gift that is so commonly given on February 14th. Underwear and roses were also unpopular choices.
- The results of this survey of 2,000 adults show that almost half of the people in question are longing for a unique gift and one which is personal to them this year, instead of ‘off the shelf’ items and last minute purchases
- Sadly just a quarter of the people surveyed had previously received a present that was personal to them
- According to the survey, the most popular gifts include engraved jewellery and personalised art prints, which can all be found on notonthehighstreet.com
- Multi-award winning marketplace notonthehighstreet.com brings together over 2,000 small creative businesses that, combined, sell a wide range of products through a single checkout
- Notonthehighstreet.com are also offering personalised music videos made from tweets this Valentine’s
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester University David Holmes, commented on the results:
‘“I am amazed that such a large proportion want personalised gifts but so few have been given one. Clearly a need is not being fulfilled. It’s heartening to see that many people prefer personalised gifts relevant to the couple themselves. And while it seems men are less choosy; it’s not surprising that women prefer the personal touch when it comes to celebrating love. And don’t forget – everyone wants a card!”’
Holly Tucker, Co-founder of notonthehighstreet.com commented:
“Valentine’s Day is all about showing someone special how much you care. Adding a personal touch makes an ordinary gift, extraordinary. Inscribing a message on a piece of jewellery or personalising a card with a map of where you first met are unique and thoughtful ways to celebrate your relationship and make the day special. There are hundreds of unique options and inspiring ideas at notonthehighstreet.com.”
