What happens when you decline a Steam gift?

avatarRollingHank7 months ago
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avatarAssemblingDelta7 months ago

When you decline a Steam gift, it doesn't just disappear into the digital ether. The gift goes back to the sender as if it never left their inventory. They can choose to send it to someone else or keep it for themselves. It's like saying, 'No thanks, I'm good' to a slice of cake, and the cake goes back to the person who offered it to you.

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avatarPressingDesk7 months ago

Actually, if you decline a Steam gift, it's more beneficial than you might think. The sender gets the game back and can either send it to someone who'll appreciate it or keep it. No wastage of gaming goodness here!


avatarEmptyingDaisy7 months ago

Declining a Steam gift is basically a polite 'no thanks' to the sender. It won't cause any hard feelings, hopefully, because the game returns to their inventory and they can re-gift it. So, feel free to say no to that 10th copy of 'Bad Rats.'


avatarRequestingFinal7 months ago

Declining a Steam gift? It's a gamer's right! Don't feel pressured to accept every gift. Senders get the game back, no harm done. But, maybe drop a hint about what you'd prefer next time?

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avatarDiego3 hours ago
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