Spinoff: Registry Items Pricing

CALEO · April 2013

So, now I'm curious.

What is the most expensive item you registered for?

What is the most expensive item you got from your registry?

Would you side eye a few higher value items if there were lots of less expensive options? Where does the side eye start? $250? $400? Does it differ if people are actually buying the expensive items?

Thanks

MayDay513 · April 2013

It's the $350 a pot and pans set I posted about in the other thread.

As a registry stalker ( I know it's really bad), I noticed our $150 vacuum cleaner has been marked as purchased shower is on Sunday.

I side eye honeymoon registries (as a whole), and even more the ones that say "oh pay for our first class upgrade". I don't think I would necessarily side eye an price point as much as I would side eye a specific item.

edited for spelling

lyndausvi · April 2013

I really don't remember, but I was told we didn't have enough high ticket items. If I had to guess it was our knife set (it was pretty expensive and we did get it).

My eye goes to the $75-125 range. I was younger and poor my eye went to the $50 or less range (mostly less I would say).

Our most expensive gift did not come from our registry.

ETA - our pots were expensive also. Remember my DH is a chef. I do not think anyone was shocked that a profession chef registered for good pots and knives.

monkeysip · April 2013

Our two biggest items are around $400 regular price, and that is our China set (which was 5x cheaper to register for in a set than individual place settings) and our Kitchenaid mixer. But both of those items also can be bought on sale, with coupons, etc. The China set is almost always on sale for $200 instead of $400.

We have a couple other bigger items, like a $200 cookware set and a $150 knife set. But we have dozens of items under 50.

So far, only one person has bought off of either registry (we just got the presents in the mail today!) and those were an assortment of cheaper items. From what I hear from family though, most people are thinking of giving us cash anyways *shrug*

As I just said on the other thread, I really don't side eye based on price, as long as there is a good balance of price points. I might judge specific items, and I definitely judge things like honeymoon registries or gift cards on a registry.

MayDay513 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]DH and I registered for a <strong>$450 sous vide machine.</strong> Shockingly, no one considered that an essential item and it wasn't purchased. No big deal, we hadn't expected anyone to buy it for us, but I don't regret putting it on there. I don't remember what the most expensive item we got was - there was a knife set and a comforter that I know were a bit more pricey, but probably around the $150 mark. Honestly, as long as there are plenty of options in all price ranges, I don't side eye anything. I also know some people register for more expensive items figuring that, if no one buys them as gifts, they can buy it for themselves after the wedding and get a registry completion discount. I think that's a smart idea.
Posted by kwitherington[/QUOTE]

The only reason I know what a sous vide machine is, is because I watch Chopped on food network.

bunni727 · April 2013

I don't actively side-eye anything on a registry. I understand that people may go in on a larger gift, or the B&G may plan to use the completion discount to buy it themselves. I did see a girl have multiple kitchen aids, which was weird, but I guess she just couldn't decide on a color.

We live in a very low COL area, and would have been side-eyed all to hell if we had registered for anything pricey. I know it's not like that everywhere, but for reals, family said I was getting above my raising for registering at JcPenney and Walmart. One cousin registered for a dyson and a kitchen aid, and you would have thought she wanted goldplated toilet paper.

I think even our most expensive item was a $150 luggage set, which we didn't get. We did get two $75 bookcases from our registry. My brother went off-registry, and got us a laptop with a blu-ray player built in, which was definitely the most luxurious thing we got.

AddieCake · April 2013

Most expensive item registered for: $100 set of pots/pans Most expensive gift received: $50 set of casserole bakeware We also got $100+ cash gifts from a few.

lyndausvi · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Spinoff: Registry Items Pricing : The only reason I know what a sous vide machine is, is because I watch Chopped on food network.
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<div> We just do not blend enough stuff for me to justify the purchase. Our cuisinart that attaches to our mixer works just fine.</div></div>

arendiva · April 2013

The most expensive item on our list is a kitchen aid mixers currently priced at $350. We have gifts at every price point though and the vast majority are under $50.

arendiva · April 2013

On a related note. Just looking at my registry right now, macy's is having a crazy sale right now. a huge chunk of our items ar like 50% off. It too early for people to buy gifts though. My shower is not for a few months.

Kate61487 · April 2013

We had a number of pricey items. I don't remember exactly, but our stand mixer was in the $400 range as was our Dyson (it might have actually been a little more...). We also had knives in the $200-250 range and luggage with the largest piece being around $200. All were purchased; the bigger ones by groups.

One of my good friends actually works for Whirlpool so she can get Kitchenaid stand mixers wholesale (like $250); it's become the go-to group gift for brides in our circle.

I don't side eye a price point so much as specific items (like a sofa, for example) and possibly the price point for a particular item. A $400 kitchen aid? no judgement, that's how much they cost and they're awesome. A $400 serving platter? I might not judge it persay, but there's no way I'm gonna buy it or even chip in for it because it seems ridiculous.

SomethingBeautiful08 · April 2013

The most expensive items on our registry were about $200 each, our pots and pans we got, the vaccum we did not. We got asked about a stand mixer, I honestly would have registered for it, but couldn't see just keeping a box around until I had a kitchen where I could use it.

While I might not buy it, I wouldn't side eye anything on a registry purely due to the cost.... I would side eye something if it wasn't "setting up a home" ish

misshart00 · April 2013

Not price related, but I side eyed my cousin's registry, especially the star wars and batman (or something) twin sheets. Not only do I think you shouldnt register for stuff for your children, but they don't even have children.

AmJam04 · April 2013

Wow. Pretty sure you would all side-eye our registry, lol.
Our problem is that we already have nice things, so the only items left to register for are really nice things (aka: upgrades).

I'm not currently "allowed" to look at the registry because my shower is on Saturday and I'd like to be surprised, but I know off-hand that our pots/pans set, espresso machine, and knife set are all $1,000+. We definitely don't expect anyone to buy them, but we'd love the discount on them post-wedding.

But with all that said, we do definitely have a range of price points. Most items are between $50-$200 (most less than $100).

J+A 2013 · April 2013

I'd only side eye a registry if there was nothing under $100-150 (there are usually coupons and group gifting options), or if all of the items were just extremely fancy (like a $300 salad bowl or something).

I haven't registered yet, but I plan on including things in a wide range of prices, including a few over $300. The reason I think this is necessary is because for my cousin's shower, she hadn't really registered for much in the $50 range (my budget for showers) that I wanted to buy, so I asked a few people to go in on some larger items with me. Even then, it was hard for us as a group of 10 (my mom, some aunts, and cousins) to come up with enough to fulfill our $500 budget because she only had one or two items over $150. (We ended up getting her two rugs, a handheld vacuum, and then a random gift card with the balance.)

Since I sort of set the bar for getting people together for a group gift (and apparently set the budget, according to my mom) I want people to have bigger options so they can go in on something if they want.

I'd rather over-register than under-register. Plus if there is anything we need that we don't get, or that we don't expect people to buy (like a second vacuum, for example) we can always use the completion discount.

CALEO · April 2013

Thanks ladies! I feel better after reading all of this.

I do think it's important to have an actual gift at a lower price point (ie a nice $20 glass pitcher instead of say one towel for $20) just because I've been stuck before where the only low cost items on someone's list was not something you'd give alone if that makes sense.

loca4pook · April 2013

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[QUOTE]So, now I'm curious. What is the most expensive item you registered for? What is the most expensive item you got from your registry? Would you side eye a few higher value items if there were lots of less expensive options? Where does the side eye start? $250? $400? Does it differ if people are actually buying the expensive items? Thanks :)
Posted by CALEO[/QUOTE]

I think its a "know your crowd". Some people have more wealth, than others so I don't think we can give a "blanket" amount. I went to a bridal shower where all the gifts were super expensive on the registry, but her family was wealthy so it made sense to me

Personally, I don't side eye a price because having large ticket items is sometimes nice when groups want to go in on a gift. I know someone recently discussed how her and bridesmaids went in on a kitchen aid mixer.

This is the thing. If you put on an expensive item, nobody is required to buy it, so how is it rude?

monkeysip · April 2013

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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies! I feel better after reading all of this. I do think it's important to have an actual gift at a lower price point (ie a nice $20 glass pitcher instead of say one towel for $20) just because I've been stuck before where the only low cost items on someone's list was not something you'd give alone if that makes sense.
Posted by CALEO[/QUOTE]

<div>Thats a good point. I've been in that situation before in which the only thing I could afford was like 3 out of the 8 martini glasses they registered for. I didn't feel like that was a very complete gift, but I just couldn't afford more. It would have been nice if there had been a more complete gift in my price range. I'm not complaining about the couple because their registry was overall very balanced. It just would be a nice thing for B&Gs to think about when registering. For people with small budgets, they don't want to just be able to buy you one towel.</div>

winelover123 · April 2013

I think the most expensive thing on our registry is $250 for a comforter and sheets. They're from Macy's and are almost always on sale though. We have plenty of things in the $20 - $50 range (and some below $20) and a few things that are pricey. I side-eyed a registry that has a $15 shower curtain and then $100 wine glasses. There was nothing in-between so I went off registry. It now occurs to me that the couple could have added more to their registry when the wedding got closer (I was looking at it a month in advance) but I'm not sure. I honestly won't side-eye expensive things as long as you have some things that are lower in price as well.

SB1512 · April 2013

We have items on our registry ranging from $2.99-$400. Our pots and pans are $400 (on sale, normally $500), the kitchenaid mixer is pricey, and our knife set is also $350. We also registered for a roomba (spelling?) robot vacuum because our dog sheds white fur and it would be great to be able to run that thing a few times a week downstairs while we are sleeping. I don't expect anyone to buy the robot vacuum, but, it we want it ourselves we can use the completion discount which will be nice. We tried to make sure we had items at every price point though, so hopefully there is something affordable for everyone.

SB1512 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Spinoff: Registry Items Pricing : Thats a good point. <strong> I've been in that situation before in which the only thing I could afford was like 3 out of the 8 martini glasses they registered for. I didn't feel like that was a very complete gift, but I just couldn't afford more. </strong> It would have been nice if there had been a more complete gift in my price range. I'm not complaining about the couple because their registry was overall very balanced. It just would be a nice thing for B&Gs to think about when registering. For people with small budgets, they don't want to just be able to buy you one towel.
Posted by monkeysip[/QUOTE]

I completely agree, and was a little surprised when I checked our registry the other day to see that someone purchased 1 place setting of the dishes we registered for. Now, FI and I decided on everyday china, and went with the noritake colorwave, so each place setting is around $35. So far, only that 1 place setting has been bought, so I thought it was a bit weird. I mean, I can see only buying 1 if 5 or 6 have already been bought, but when zero have been bought I think that's kind of odd. I mean, if a person has a budget of $35 there are plenty of "complete" gifts on our registry that cost that much, so I'm not sure why they would go with 1 place setting (when no others have been purchased). And hopefully that doesn't come across as snotty or ungrateful, because I am grateful for any gifts we get, I do just find it weird because buying 1 place setting seems to incomplete when there are other things on the registry that are "complete" gifts that cost the same amount. Unless there are 9 other people that are each buying 1 place setting and just haven't done so yet lol

loca4pook · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Spinoff: Registry Items Pricing : I completely agree, and was a little surprised when I checked our registry the other day to see that someone purchased 1 place setting of the dishes we registered for. Now, FI and I decided on everyday china, and went with the noritake colorwave, so each place setting is around $35. So far, only that 1 place setting has been bought, so I thought it was a bit weird. I mean, I can see only buying 1 if 5 or 6 have already been bought, but when zero have been bought I think that's kind of odd. I mean, if a person has a budget of $35 there are plenty of "complete" gifts on our registry that cost that much, so I'm not sure why they would go with 1 place setting (when no others have been purchased). And hopefully that doesn't come across as snotty or ungrateful, because I am grateful for any gifts we get, I do just find it weird because buying 1 place setting seems to incomplete when there are other things on the registry that are "complete" gifts that cost the same amount. Unless there are 9 other people that are each buying 1 place setting and just haven't done so yet lol
Posted by SB1512[/QUOTE]

Actually, I don't find that odd. Most people buy 1 place setting of a china (granted it tends to cost a little bit more per place setting than yours, of course)

Somebody has to start the chain reaction or you may never get items like china or silverware otherwise with that frame of mind. Those aren't usually items that 1 person buys ALL of. does that make sense?

now, would I find it odd if someone bought me 1 towel if I needed 5? Yes, that might a little odd as I woud assme they would pick something slightly different from the register.

I do personally think China and/or Silver might be the exception of the "complete" aspect everyone is talking about

libby2483 · April 2013

Most things on our registry were less than $30, but we did put a couple of things on there like a vacuum and a pot/pan set that were over $100. We received both of these things.

The most expensive item we received was a sold oak dining room table and chairs from my parents. They really splurged on this as a wedding gift with the idea that it will be a family heirloom some day. We also received a living room set from my aunt and uncle. My other uncles gave us a Nativity set from the Vatican that I'm also guessing was quite pricey. I have extremely generous family members.

SB1512 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Spinoff: Registry Items Pricing : Actually, I don't find that odd. Most people buy 1 place setting of a china (granted it tends to cost a little bit more per place setting than yours, of course) Somebody has to start the chain reaction or you may never get items like china or silverware otherwise with that frame of mind. Those aren't usually items that 1 person buys ALL of. does that make sense? now, would I find it odd if someone bought me 1 towel if I needed 5? Yes, that might a little odd as I woud assme they would pick something slightly different from the register. I do personally think China and/or Silver might be the exception of the "complete" aspect everyone is talking about
Posted by loca4pook[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I do get that mentality as well. I guess I am just thinking back to a girl I knew who got married a couple years ago. She registered for pretty pricey china (Vera Wang at macy's) and my mom, sister and I decided we would go in together and buy 1 place setting. When we went to buy it, same thing, no one else has purchased any. My mom was like ehhhh I don't want to buy just one, because if no one else buys any, what good does 1 place setting do her. We ended up getting her something else, and as it turned out, none of her china got bought. FI and I are saving for a house so it's not the kinda thing we would complete, and the 1 setting would most likely get returned (if that ends up being the only 1 purchased)

wittykitty14 · April 2013

Our most expensive item is the $400 Dyson. I think it's ridiculous and that no one will buy it, but FI is the one who tends to do the vacuuming, so I let him pick what he wanted for this. Our next item down is $250, and then we have maybe 5 other things in the $150-$250 range, then they go lower.

At times I'm a little worried people will side-eye our vacuum. But then again, as a guest, I wouldn't. As long as a registry is well balanced, I don't care what the most expensive item is. If half+ is over $100 or worse, then yeah, I'd start getting bothered. Balance is key!

s-aries8990 · April 2013

When it was time for my cousin's wedding, the only things left were like one face cloth, half of their bathroom accessories, 1 $80 pillow and a $250 bladeless fan. They had registered for over a dozen items over the $250 mark, but they were all semi-traditional items (cookware, homegoods, decor, cleaning electronics). I didn't bat an eyelash.

They are older (mid-30's) and are well established in their careers and finances so I figured most were upgrades or for when they bought a house (they'll be on the market this year after his wife's contract is up).

I didn't want to give them a modge-podge or random items and my budget was only $75, so I gave them a GC to complete their registry.

NYCBride2013 · April 2013

My Kitchenaid Mixer($400), Dyson Vaccuum ($450), China (an obscene amount at roughly $3000) and flatware (again obscene amount at $1000) are my most expensive items and all have already been purchased for my June shower. Now that I have written out the amount of China and flatware I wish i didn't get it!!! Wow- when they are sold seperately you don't realize how expensive it is!

BostonGIrl4732 · April 2013

KitchenAid mixer was originally $350. It was bought for $175. Our comforter set was expensive (from Macy's), but that was purchased on sale as well. Our pots and pans were $150, as was the knife set. All of those have already been purchased. I then had to listen to FMIL complain that we didn't have enough "nice" stuff on our registry. FI and I upgraded a few things and added some things we originally didn't think of to keep her happy. Ultimatlely people are going to buy what they want. We have a lot of less expensive items as well.

harper0813 · April 2013

The most expensive item on our registry, our pots and pans set, was already purchased for one of my showers. I guess some people went in on it together on Amazon, where it was cheaper than C&B. My FMIL let me know so I could remove it from our C&B registry.

I think some big tickets items are nice in CASE someone's feeling ultra generous or if several people want to go in on an item together, and also because, usually, you get some sort of discount on registry items you purchase for yourself.

Our only other big-ticket item is a Dyson vacuum that we registered for at Amazon, where we do not get a discount. It's $350 so on the pricey side, and I doubt we'll receive it, but we thought we'd just throw it on there and see what happens.

I'd say two or three bigt ticket items ($250+) are okay, but I wouldn't recommend any more to avoid appearing greedy. A wide variety is always a great idea.

princess pop · April 2013

I didn't register, but I know I side eyed a registry recently that had way too few items on it in general, and only 3 that were even moderately priced. The rest were considerably expensive. Needless to say I'll be getting her a gift card for her wedding.

lalans · April 2013

Most of our things are either $50, $100, $150 marks, but we have a bunch lower, and a few things that are higher. Most expensive the $400 pot/pans set that I put after reading raves on the knot about. Before that I had a much less expensive set on there. We also have a $300 dutch oven that I've been wanting to get for a while now and "saving" to put on the registry.

By far, the most "frivolous" item is a blow up 3 person boat that is about $50... however I'm betting that will be the first thing to be bought along with the other outdoor/camping stuff we put on there. Definitely our crowd. I've had one friend already tell me that section made her happy, lol.

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