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Not sure what to do with gift request.

blush64blush64 member
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A cousin and her husband have asked me to pick out a gift. (by tomorrow) and I have no idea what to choose.

they said up to $500 which is incredibly generous but I can't think of anything that we need. I don't want to just pick something for the sake of a present.

We need a TV, we need electronics but the things we have in mind cost more.

This couple would usually give money but due to certain issues this week they have only access to their credit card and so have to use it for the gift. (long banking story)

I don't mind not receiving a gift from them but they keep calling.

Is it wrong in this case to just say we are having trouble thinking of something but we were saving for a few things at (name a couple stores) and a gift card to any of those stores would be appreciated..

I would never ask for a gift card exceot they want us to tell them what we want and that's what would really be useful. I would honestly just like them to come and have a great time. I already told them anything they choose would be great but they won't do that, they want to know from us what we want.

What to say now?
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Re: Not sure what to do with gift request.

  • strlzfan11strlzfan11 member
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    I think asking for a GC in this case is fine, but I would also say that I'd prefer they wait to get their banking issues straightened out to send anything.
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  • TiffannieFTiffannieF member
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    I agree with strl, just for the fact I would never want to but anything, especially $500 on a credit card and have the interest. 
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  • blush64blush64 member
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    Thanks, I really don't want anything from them. I would prefer they just show up and have fun.

    They called back and I told them that presents weren't expected or needed and that all they have to do is show up and have fun. They insisted and I told them if they feel they need to give something a gift card would be appreciated since we are saving for a couple things from (two stores mentinoed) But then I re-stated that I can't wait to see them and how much fun I hope to have with them.
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  • JenMatt121210JenMatt121210 member
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    the anwser you gave them was a great anwser. you handled the situation greatly.
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