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regifting? is this really bad of me??

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04bride
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regifting? is this really bad of me??

So i have to get my step mom a birthday gift she is in her late 60's. So i was just going to go the store tomorrow after my drs appt. I happen to open a drawer i havent opened in months to get some stuff for my hospital bag packed and i see this silk scrarf that my moms friend had given me. its soooo not for me and would be perfect for say... someone in their late 60's Chat Icon

I have never worn it. Its clean and brand new. Sjhuld i send her that or should i really buy a new gift?

BTW she lives out of state and technically is not my stepmom anymore b/c they got diovorced her and my dad but remained the best of friedns i am not particularly close with her what do you think? be honest?

Posted 8/22/06 10:12 AM
 
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JTK
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

i might be wrong in saying this but everyone regifts. it's not the price of the gift, if the scarf is perfect for her than i say it's the perfect gift!

Posted 8/22/06 10:13 AM
 

bridget-n-jimmy
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

go for it, I am sure she will love it.

Posted 8/22/06 10:13 AM
 

chikita315
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

If you think she would like it, I would definitely send it to her. The bigger shame would be to let it go to waste in your drawer. Chat Icon

Message edited 8/22/2006 10:15:37 AM.

Posted 8/22/06 10:13 AM
 

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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

Posted by chikita315

If you think she would like it, I would definitely send it to her. The bigger shame would let it go to waste in your drawer. Chat Icon



Agreed. Chat Icon

Posted 8/22/06 10:14 AM
 

munchkinbugs
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

I think if you think she will like it, then go for it.

Posted 8/22/06 10:15 AM
 

pmpkn087
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

IMHO, I would NEVER regift and don't think everyone does. there are plenty of us who don't. But, that's just me.

Posted 8/22/06 10:15 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

Posted by JTK

i might be wrong in saying this but everyone regifts. it's not the price of the gift, if the scarf is perfect for her than i say it's the perfect gift!

I agree! I have re-gifted in the past. things like frames, bottles of wine, etc.

if you have no use for something and someone else does, why not?

Message edited 8/22/2006 10:16:13 AM.

Posted 8/22/06 10:15 AM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

I don't like to regift, but if you are seriously enver going to use it, then definitely give it to her.

In those cases I'd end up "re-gifting" it to the church clothing drive anyway....

Posted 8/22/06 10:17 AM
 

MrsMerlot
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

no one will condemn you to etiquette he11...go for it!

Posted 8/22/06 10:18 AM
 

juju
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

Go for it! I still think it is a nice gesture considering she is no longer married to your dad and that you are taking the time in thinking of her on her BD. Sometimes Regifts are the greatest gifts. If it would make you feel less guilty, add in another accessory.

Posted 8/22/06 10:18 AM
 

04bride
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

Posted by juju

Go for it! I still think it is a nice gesture considering she is no longer married to your dad and that you are taking the time in thinking of her on her BD. Sometimes Regifts are the greatest gifts. If it would make you feel less guilty, add in another accessory.



well they are very friendly in fact its like they are still married if you know what i mean.
but they just live in sperate houses. although they live in the same condo development. Its sooooooo weird, i do it more for my dads sake i gues syou coudl say although i am not particularly close with him either

Posted 8/22/06 10:22 AM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

I think under the circumstances that you're being thoughtful remembering her birthday.

I don't regift but have no problem giving something away that I can't use. I'm thrilled when someone can use something I dont' want.

Posted 8/22/06 10:32 AM
 

Melbernai
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

What about giving her the scarf along with something else that she might like?

Posted 8/22/06 10:34 AM
 

04bride
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

Posted by Melbernai

What about giving her the scarf along with something else that she might like?



no thats a good idea. like i said i am not particularly close with her i havent sseen her in 8 years although she is coming to ny in october with my dad ( her ex husbandChat Icon ) to see the baby and me and my sister and her new baby

Posted 8/22/06 10:41 AM
 

dm24angel
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

Think of it this way...what if you brought it back to a store, retruned it and used the money to buy her something? NO ONE would say anything about that right? So why should you feel bad about just sending the actually gift you have that she will like?

Its not a gift anymore. Its something you have, you feel she would like. Who says a gift has to be a brand new purchase anyway?

Posted 8/22/06 10:47 AM
 

Emily
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Re: regifting? is this really bad of me??

i have only regifted once..but i prefer to call it paying forward. we registered for a cappucino (sp?) machine..6 months and a hundred trials later, we could not figure out how to use it. i put a bow on it and gave it to a friend for her bday and she uses it all the time. she figured out how to use it in a week!! Chat Icon

she loved it and i paid it fwd! Chat Icon

Posted 8/22/06 10:47 AM
 
 

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