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randella
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sorta cross post
I need to get a gift for my niece's 1st birthday. I think I am settled on a couple shares of stock, along with a related toy, i.e. Disney stock and a Mickey stuffed toy & outfit or something.
So- I looked up some stock info- Disney is at 29, Scholastic is at 28, Dreamworks is at 21, etc.
Financially- I think it makes the most sense to get 2 shares, and then a toy-- DH thinks 2 shares is weird- and even thinks 3 is better-- I see no difference b/t 2 and 3..
And although she is my niece-- I don't want to spend a ton of money either-- I spend money on her year round-- and she is only 1 anyway-- she doens't know the difference.
Thoughts?
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Re: sorta cross post
Well, stocks and shares aren't usual gifts but I think we give our kids so much material stuff.... it's a good idea. IMO 
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| Posted 8/28/06 3:51 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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I think 2 is strange - although I have no idea why I think that way. Maybe it's because 2 isn't a signficant number unless you do "1 and 1 for good luck".
eta. I bought 10 shares of disney for my nephew as a combined birthday/christening present.
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| Posted 8/28/06 3:51 PM |
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chikita315
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Re: sorta cross post
First, I'd like to say I think it's such a wonderful and thoughtful gift! When I was small I received stock from my god-mother and I still own it today.
If 2 shares make sense financially then go with it. It's still a very generous gift and one that can last a lifetime. I don't really see the difference between 2 or 3. Plus, you're giving her another gift with it. So I think 2 is fine.
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| Posted 8/28/06 3:53 PM |
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randella
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Re: sorta cross post
Posted by nrthshgrl
I think 2 is strange - although I have no idea why I think that way. Maybe it's because 2 isn't a signficant number unless you do "1 and 1 for good luck".
eta. I bought 10 shares of disney for my nephew as a combined birthday/christening present.
I want to spend less than $100-- and also give her something to open at the party.
I just think it's $60 more well spent than on a Ralph Lauren dress that she'll grow out of in 3 months.
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| Posted 8/28/06 3:54 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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I like the stock in Disney or Dreamworks. why don't you get her 1 share this year, 2 next year, 3 the following, and so on. it could start a tradition.
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| Posted 8/28/06 3:56 PM |
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randella
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Re: sorta cross post
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I like the stock in Disney or Dreamworks. why don't you get her 1 share this year, 2 next year, 3 the following, and so on. it could start a tradition.
I thought about that-- I can say 1 for her b day and 1 for good luck or whatever like another poster said-- I am still going to research other stocks that may be less money-- but still kid brands.
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| Posted 8/28/06 3:58 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Posted by randella
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I like the stock in Disney or Dreamworks. why don't you get her 1 share this year, 2 next year, 3 the following, and so on. it could start a tradition.
I thought about that-- I can say 1 for her b day and 1 for good luck or whatever like another poster said-- I am still going to research other stocks that may be less money-- but still kid brands.
I just have to say, that is an AWESOME idea!! much better than any toy or outfit  (although you def have to get her one or you'll be the mean aunt 
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| Posted 8/28/06 4:00 PM |
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IrishMom77
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There is a cool sire wher eyou can buy the stock and they frame and mat it. Its a little expensive, but they have lots of different companies; Disney, Build A Bear, etc.I have bought numerous times fromt hem and have NOT been disappointed
http://www.oneshare.com/
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| Posted 8/28/06 4:06 PM |
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Posted by Tigger77
There is a cool sire wher eyou can buy the stock and they frame and mat it. Its a little expensive, but they have lots of different companies; Disney, Build A Bear, etc.I have bought numerous times fromt hem and have NOT been disappointed
http://www.oneshare.com/
My family does that!!
I don't think there is any difference between 2 or 3.
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| Posted 8/28/06 4:10 PM |
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