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registering for a tv?

There are not many things I can think of that we need, my FI and I live in a small apartment so we just don't have the space for anything like furniture or extra linens. We are a young couple and don't have the extra money to get some things like kitchen extras though and we do not own a tv. We're both geeky people and have been trying to get one for two years but things always come up and we can never afford to get one. I know getting things like electronics isn't very modest so it makes me nervous to ask about, but it is truely one of the things that we would actually use and want. We like watching the news and watching movies together, but it's hard to do all on a 23" computer monitor all the time! Please let me know your thoughts  on this. I know most people stick to the traditional stuff too, but I'm also having hard times coming up with ideas that won't just take up space that I will never use...
i.e. my sister's fancey bread maker and waffle machine, etc that she still has in the boxes from SIX years ago! o.0;

Re: registering for a tv?

  • I think registering for a TV might be a bit much. You could always register for upgrades to the things you already have, but pass the word around that you are saving up to buy a TV, then people can give you cash and help you pay for it. I wouldn't put it on a registry though.
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  • It sounds like you aren't registering for anything else??  I don't see anything wrong with registering for a TV (assuming its a few hundred dollars and not a 60" flat screen or something) but only if the registery includes other less expensive options as well.

    It's a good gift for people to go in on (like your sorority sisters might all chip in and buy it or whatever group might decided to pool their money to get it for you).  Besides, if you get money and decide to buy the TV - the store may offer a completion discount on it.
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  • I want to register for a tv now to!
  • You should register for a few expensive things, a few cheap things, and a few things in between.
    Just because a tv is on the registry doesn't mean people have to buy it for you.
    Definitely put it on the registry - also put gift cards to the place you're buying the tv from so people can chip in that way.
  • i was also going to suggest that you register for gift cards to a place like Best Buy and just try to get the word out that a TV is what you really want and need. I wouldn't expect anyone to buy the entire thing themselves.
  • i think you can register for anything you want because it doesnt mean people are going to get it for you.  I know ppl that made a honeymoon regisrty and other ppl that added tools.  Its like your grown up christmas list but you have to have things on it that are also on the cheaper side that people wouldnt have to "go in on".  If you put just really expensive things then chances are you might not get a lot of your registered items.
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  • I also will say you should have a decent idea of what your guests can afford and plan your registry accordingly - basic items should be the same price range you would probably be able to afford yourself, and the most expensive items shouldn't be out of all of your guests price range.  My boyfriend's 19-year-old cousin who just got married registered for $75 towels and a $500 comforter.  Her silverware was $600 a set!  I laughed out loud when I saw that - there was literally nothing on her registry under $50, even things that definitely should not have been that expensive (like TOWELS!)  She had two $800 vases on there... um, no!  You don't need that at 19 years old when you're marrying a soldier and going to have all your stuff shipped around 40 times over the next few years.

    I wouldn't see anything wrong with one of my friends putting a TV on her registry - I wouldn't be able to afford it myself, but maybe one of your relatives could?  If you know no one is going to be able to afford it, don't put it on.  Also, you could register somewhere like Sears that would have TVs so if you get things you don't want (or duplicates) you can take them back and put it towards a TV.
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  • wow! I've got some great feed back! I think I'll register somewhere where they can either just get me gift cards or the big ticket item if the want. I don't want a massive tv, I like to move my things around too much for that!

    $75 towels?! YEESH! That's the kind of stuff I definitely don't want to register for! What a waste, they must have been crepe back satin at that price and if so how can you afford the dry cleaning bills!? Hahaa. 
  • I know I'm a little late joining in, but I noticed that you said you have a small apartment.  I have a small townhouse that we will be living in after we get married.  We are going to register for a lot of storage type items (underbed storage, over the door storage, etc) that are still very inexpensive and I know our friends and family know our situation and will appreciate that we've put some thought into our registry list.  Just a thought for things you might add to your registry as well.
  • Another tip, a lot of places will send you something after your wedding is over giving you a certain percentage off of items that people didn't buy you off your registry. So even if you don't get the TV you can get a percentage off! =]
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