The New Year may now be a couple of weeks behind us and Christmas a seemingly distant memory, however the quandary of what to do with unwanted gifts may still be playing on your mind. However a company called Odelay may be just what you are looking for. As a bonus, they are also giving away a shiny new iPad 2

'When Santa gets it wrong, Odelay gets it right'

Stuck with a pile of unwanted Christmas gifts? Last year’s unwanted gifts totalled a staggering £650 million however this year, Odelay, the UK’s newest online marketplace, may provide the answer to what to do with that pile and help spread the joy of Christmas further.

Odelay, is a free online, friend-based UK classified ads site and marketplace for people to sell, buy and swap consumer goods. co-founded by Heath Kane and Jordan Hammond. The site, similar to Ebay, but without any added costs, allows customers to upload products for others to purchase or swap.

Until the end of January, all customers will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win an Apple iPad2 when they post a free ad on the site. The more items posted the greater your chances of winning.

The co-founders have created a new site allowing you to also relive the joy of 'swapshop' as well as selling, especially for those Xmas 'leftovers' with a simple festive message - 'don’t sack Santa, just think of Odelay as your little helper. It's free to list, free to sell, no time limits and no hidden catches'.

The site allows buyers to search by price and distance to find the ideal treat. It is also easy to share classified ads with friends through Facebook, Twitter and Google+ creating a fun, reliable and trusted trading circle – a place to find, sell and share happiness.

Odelay will be developing in the next few months to bring thousands of items online, encouraging users to spread their happiness further by donating to charities.

Odelay is quick to becoming the new interactive and social way to shop. No more need to feel deflated about your unwanted or wasted gifts –for a quick swap go to Odelay.