Frugal Gift Giving....of a sort

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Originally Posted by LowonLuck

I would hate that as a gift. I already have a kitchen cabinet made specifically for spices. It holds way more than 35. .........Cash is the best gift.

I'd be delighted with the spice holder because it would clearly indicate that the giver had put some thought into it. They had recognized that I like to cook.

Maybe the spice assortment wouldn't be usable, but that's not the point. The point is that it was a thoughtful gift.

Truthfully, most gifts aren't very useful, or even wanted. But it's a gift. Say thank you and receive it in good spirit.

[andie1969]

If someone has a gift registry I usually don't buy an item from it, BUT will give a gift card to that store so they use it to complete a china set or whatever they didn't get off the list. Like, I'm not going to buy you that $300 vacuum on your list, but here is $50 toward it or whatever.

[sas318]

I buy something from their registry because they're guaranteed to like it. I'd rather pay more this ONE time so I wouldn't need to think about what to get them or stress over whether or not they'll like something I choose that's based on my taste.

[Flamingo13]

Originally Posted by andie1969

If someone has a gift registry I usually don't buy an item from it, BUT will give a gift card to that store so they use it to complete a china set or whatever they didn't get off the list. Like, I'm not going to buy you that $300 vacuum on your list, but here is $50 toward it or whatever.

That's how I feel - I either look for something that is in line w/their taste or do a gift card or check - I have to stay in my budget. I agree that I can't afford to buy them that $300-$500 vacuum either.

[lkmax]

I can't even understand how some people feel comfortable with the gift registries that they create.

I would feel ick when sitting down at my computer and coming up with a wishlist of stuff that I expected others to buy for me, period...even if I chose cheap stuff.

But I see some registries that are full of higher-end items.

I thought it was part of the struggle to be a newlywed couple trying to piece things together and create a home and life together.

When you look at registries, though, you see young people in their early-mid 20s registering for KitchenAid mixers, Dyson vacuum cleaners, Egyptian cotton sheets, etc., when the majority of people on their invitation lists probably STILL don't have these things (and have made it through life and marriage just fine lol). It seems ridiculous.

[Raise_the_Black_Flag]

Originally Posted by jlawrence01

I buy them a spice cabinet with approximately 35 different herbs and spices.

Pff I would not want that as a gift

[Flamingo13]

I already have all the spices I want and need myself as well.

[selhars]

you see young people in their early-mid 20s registering for KitchenAid mixers, Dyson vacuum cleaners, Egyptian cotton sheets, etc., when the majority of people on their invitation lists probably STILL don't have these things (and have made it through life and marriage just fine lol). It seems ridiculous.

I'm with you....it's one thing to say stand mixer vacuum clear, sheet set...it's quite another to specify brands, and a higher end brand at that.

And what about couples well into their 30s who've been living together who have registries. Or those who are doing well financially themselves. You mean to tell me they don't have have their house hold stuff yet.

But then again what's a registry for? ....to ask for what you need, or what you want? Some people figure they're going to get gifts, they might as well ask for the moon.

I tend to not even bother with looking at the registry. If I now you well enough to get a gift in the first place. More than likely I have an idea of what you could use. If I don't check the registry could the couple get a duplicate gift from another person? Sure that could happen. But it hasn't happened yet.

[PriscillaVanilla]

I've told everyone I know, don't buy me or my kids anything but if you do, second-hand is fine.