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    I seriously hate my uncle's new wife. It's like he has no family anymore, just hers. Well, I spent $60 of gift cards for her, him, & their two kids for christmas. Keep in mind I'm a single and recently unemployed mom. (ie-broke lol) I get this hideous coat from them. When I call to ask where they got it b/c it's "too big" I find out that they got it from one of those cheapo overstock places. When I go to return it, I find out that it is a whopping $5.25. And about the same amount for the shirts they got my aunt, mom, and grandma that also came from there. My baby didn't get anything from them. All together totaling about $30. My aunt and uncle are pretty wealthy. Both have gov. jobs and a huge house and nice cars. They never hurt for money.

    It didn't so much offend me about what I got because I've always been one to believe it's the thought that counts. But obviously they don't think very much of us b/c we get the same kinda thing every year. I'm super offended because at Christmas my grandma (living on one ss check after just losing her husband) shelled out $500!!!! between the four of them as presents. And that's the kind of shit she got back. Meanwhile, I know a niece of my aunt's who got $150 boots from them this year. What a bunch of fuck wads!!!

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    I know some people think that you shouldn't put a value on gifts, that it's the thought that counts. If that's so, then you know what they think of you.
    I'd right them off for next year.

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    IMO you shouldn't spend on others what you expect them to spend on you. Maybe since you and your grandmother aren't in the best financial shape yourselves you should resort to less expensive gifts to give others as well.

    My other grandmother (father's side) has 8 children, 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren. She draws social security as well. She goes to the dollar store and buys gifts for the youngest then hand draws cards for us older ones.

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    I felt this too, when my mom bought me a pair of UGLY Wal-Mart boots that anyone who knows me at all would know I would NEVER wear in a million and one years. I know we're hurting for money, but shit, couldn't you have bought me some thongs that I at least could've used? Velveeta salsa? ANYTHING BUT THESE?

    The thought is what counts, but jesus. When they go out of there way to buy you the shittiest, ugliest thing that no one in their right mind would buy for you... makes you wonder.
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    ^^^^One of the many reasons that I hate for people to buy me gifts is because they usually aren't plugged in to what I like or would use and end up getting me something that I really don't appreciate. I would rather have a card or a plate of cookies or a gift card if someone wants to spend their time or money on me.

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    I wasn't offended by my gift. I'm offended because they did that to my grandma. She is definitely a giver. It's just who she is. She'd give you everything she has without a second thought. And it's shitty how they repay her. They didn't even put thought into it. They bought two shirts like someone my age would wear for my 71 yr old grandma.

    Myself? I'd would have rather had the $5 they spent. I would have had $5 for gas. And I didn't spend all that money just b/c I thought they'd do the same for me. It's b/c I wanted them 2 have something they could use. Especially my cousin in college. Who doesn't need money in college?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glamazon View Post
    ^^^^One of the many reasons that I hate for people to buy me gifts is because they usually aren't plugged in to what I like or would use and end up getting me something that I really don't appreciate. I would rather have a card or a plate of cookies or a gift card if someone wants to spend their time or money on me.
    even if it is only a $20 gift card... I will still appreciate it as that is $20 that is NOT my money to buy me something that I will adore/use.

    I actually think it is smart of them to buy from the overstock place.

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    After a particularly rough Christmas my family decided to stop giving gifts to each other and simply be there for each other when needed throughout the year. (A diamond is nice but having money around for an emergency transmission repair is nicer.)

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