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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Dec 11, 2016 1:54:11 GMT
In my family we draw names.
My sister drew my name and sent me a gift card for $50 to Eileen Fisher. I opened it because I didn't realize it was a gift. The package said EF fulfillment. I don't shop at Eileen Fisher so it didn't occur to me what it was. It wasn't wrapped.
So I don't shop there, and I just looked at the website, the only thing I could get with the gift card is a tank top!
I could buy a sweater or something, but I would have to spend $50-100 of my own money. I like the clothes but not that much.
So I am thinking of re=gifting it to the sister whose name I have. I have already bought her a little thing, but she loves EF and wears a lot of things from there, and would appreciate the gift card.
Tacky?? I doubt either would find out.
So what say the peas.
(My ex just lost his job and I am concerned about money, so I don't really want to buy any splurges for myself at this time)
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 11, 2016 1:55:41 GMT
I think it sounds like the perfect gift in your current situation!
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Post by georgiapea on Dec 11, 2016 1:56:22 GMT
I would give it to the sister who shops there. Although the sister who sent you the EF card, perhaps sent the same thing to the other sister.
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Post by janeliz on Dec 11, 2016 1:58:20 GMT
Not tacky at all, IMO.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Dec 11, 2016 1:58:30 GMT
I am more perplexed that you drew names and she sent you the present two weeks early. Or do you not actually get together physically for the holiday?
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Post by littlemama on Dec 11, 2016 2:06:00 GMT
I don't think you can do that without being found out, unless those two sisters don't speak and you don't get together for Christmas.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 11, 2016 2:07:34 GMT
In my family we draw names. My sister drew my name and sent me a gift card for $50 to Eileen Fisher. I opened it because I didn't realize it was a gift. The package said EF fulfillment. I don't shop at Eileen Fisher so it didn't occur to me what it was. It wasn't wrapped. So I don't shop there, and I just looked at the website, the only thing I could get with the gift card is a tank top! I could buy a sweater or something, but I would have to spend $50-100 of my own money. I like the clothes but not that much. So I am thinking of re=gifting it to the sister whose name I have. I have already bought her a little thing, but she loves EF and wears a lot of things from there, and would appreciate the gift card. Tacky?? I doubt either would find out. So what say the peas. (My ex just lost his job and I am concerned about money, so I don't really want to buy any splurges for myself at this time) The sweaters were at least $700 on Eileen Fisher where I looked. Um yeah I would regift that one I think! It's a nice enough store but wow! I had no idea wow! |
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Post by lisae on Dec 11, 2016 2:08:52 GMT
They are your sisters. Can't you just pass on the gift card to the one who would use it and tell them both why you are doing this?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2016 2:15:06 GMT
I couldn't do it. If the GC was from someone who didn't know my sister, then I would. But I wouldn't regift something I just received from one sibling to give to another.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Dec 11, 2016 2:27:16 GMT
I would give it to the sister who shops there. Although the sister who sent you the EF card, perhaps sent the same thing to the other sister. We have 8 siblings so we only buy for the one we drew names for, unless we are spending Christmas with each other.. and in this case non of the three of us will see each other over the holidays. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Dec 11, 2016 2:28:13 GMT
I am more perplexed that you drew names and she sent you the present two weeks early. Or do you not actually get together physically for the holiday? We are in North Carolina, Missouri and New Mexico. We rarely all are in one place for the Holidays.. this year none of the three of us will be together. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Dec 11, 2016 2:30:32 GMT
They are your sisters. Can't you just pass on the gift card to the one who would use it and tell them both why you are doing this? I'd rather not tell the sister I am re-gifting too that I am concerned about the ex and child support. |
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Post by rst on Dec 11, 2016 2:32:20 GMT
Not tacky. In my family it would be fine. If you think it will likely hurt anyone's feelings, then don't do it, but if your family is low drama generally speaking, and you know the recipient will enjoy it, then go for it.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 11, 2016 2:41:30 GMT
I think it's fine. It's yours to do with as you please.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 11, 2016 3:10:37 GMT
I would definitely regift if it was something you wouldn't use and something the other sister would use. If you don't want either sister to know about the regifting, you could say to the sister who gave it to you "Oh great minds think alike, I bought (other sister) the exact same gift!"  |
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Post by J u l e e on Dec 11, 2016 3:22:19 GMT
I understand you don't want either sister to know but I think this is something that you might never think would ever get back to them but very easily could. I would probably buy the tank top.
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 11, 2016 3:22:23 GMT
I would re-gift it. It sounds useless to you otherwise.
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Post by Really Red on Dec 11, 2016 3:29:57 GMT
Heck yes! If Sister #1 says anything, you just say "Sister! We must be related! We both had the same great idea!"
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Post by JustKim on Dec 11, 2016 3:31:23 GMT
The way I look at gifts is that it is yours to do with as you please. It was given to you and it is yours now. Give it to someone that will use it.
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Post by kenziekeeper on Dec 11, 2016 3:33:59 GMT
They will have markdowns after Christmas - stuff will still be expensive, but a bit more reasonable. Could you hold onto it and put it toward a treat for yourself a bit later? I would hesitate to regift it because like Julee said, it could easily come back up eventually.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 11, 2016 4:25:04 GMT
Go for it
And it seems like an odd gift for someone unless you know they like the brand - and it's very hard to find something that costs around $50 there...
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Post by scrappychick on Dec 11, 2016 4:26:00 GMT
Re-gift it for sure. There is literally nothing I would buy on that site for those prices. Give it to the sister who would appreciate it.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 11, 2016 4:26:32 GMT
You know both sisters and how they might respond to the regifting. I have 3 sisters, and one would be highly offended either way (to have her gift regifted, or to receive the regifted card) and the other two sisters would be perfectly cool with me doing this. I completely understand why you want to do it, but would go in with the assumption they will find out at some point and be prepared to deal any potential fallout.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Dec 11, 2016 13:28:15 GMT
I would give it to your sister who would appreciate it without a second thought.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 11, 2016 13:33:10 GMT
If it makes your Christmas merrier and bright to re-gift the card, then do it. It sounds like keeping the card causes stress and passing it along would solve a problem for you. Give yourself a gift by re-gifting.
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Post by shescrafty on Dec 11, 2016 13:35:50 GMT
If it makes your Christmas merrier and bright to re-gift the card, then do it. It sounds like keeping the card causes stress and passing it along would solve a problem for you. Give yourself a gift by re-gifting. What's a good way to look at it! |
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 11, 2016 14:16:21 GMT
Since the sister you have will actually enjoy the gift card, i'd absolutely do it.
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Post by hop2 on Dec 11, 2016 14:37:37 GMT
If it's really that big of a deal can you use the gc to buy other sister her own gc?
That's not really regifting lol
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Post by peasapie on Dec 11, 2016 14:45:20 GMT
I couldn't do it. If the GC was from someone who didn't know my sister, then I would. But I wouldn't regift something I just received from one sibling to give to another. I know what you mean. But -- how would she know it's the same gift card. Maybe she could say, "It was such a great idea that I decided to do the same thing?" SaveSave |
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Post by Tamhugh on Dec 11, 2016 14:50:53 GMT
Is sister #1 likely to ask you what you bought with the gift card? Because that is what would happen in my family. If not, then go for it.
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