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mrszeno34mrszeno34
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My fiance and I would love a treadmill.  We looked at them for a while but decided they were too expensive for us to buy on our own.
I'd love to register for one so people could have the option of contributing to something we really want - is there any way to do that without being offensive?  We'd also be registering for a few small items so people would have that option too.  Seems our other choice would be to not register for the treadmill and just use any cash we'd receive towards it...
any thoughts?
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  • MNVegasMNVegas member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_treadmill?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:c788d3ab-c87d-4041-9210-f39cb75aab83Post:467964c3-55f0-4c66-abe0-699258d980b0">Treadmill</a>:
    [QUOTE]My fiance and I would love a treadmill.  We looked at them for a while but decided they were too expensive for us to buy on our own. I'd love to register for one so people could have the option of contributing to something we really want - is there any way to do that without being offensive?  We'd also be registering for a few small items so people would have that option too.  <strong>Seems our other choice would be to not register for the treadmill and just use any cash we'd receive towards it</strong>... any thoughts?
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    <div>Personally I would use cash gifts received to put toward treadmill. I think it would be odd to put a treadmill on your registry. Then again people do register for non-traditional gifts like camping equipment and electronics. </div><div>
    </div><div>You know your guest best and should know if they would side eye this item on your registry.  </div>
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  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
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    It's ok to put one high dollar item on your registry, but don't do it alongside a television and new couch.

    If people want to contribute toward it, they'll get a gift card to the store where you register for it.  
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  • jennylove810jennylove810 member
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    *Can* you register for a treadmill?

    H and I had given serious consideration to registering for a mattress from Macy's.  We figured that no one was going to buy us the actual mattress, but our guests would hopefully give us some gift cards that we could put toward it.  But for some reason, we couldn't add the mattress to our registry (it just wouldn't allow it), and I'm wondering if a treadmill would be the same thing.
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  • staceycainestaceycaine member
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    I'm putting a hutch on ours. It's probably the same as some lower-end treadmills ($500). I feel a little weird about it. But. Like you said--I'm hoping people just give us gift cards to use towards it? Our registry will be really small. Other than a few $100 things, most other stuff will be $30 and under.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_treadmill?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:34Discussion:c788d3ab-c87d-4041-9210-f39cb75aab83Post:23d52cb4-0d34-42ea-87d3-2cfad3bd661a">Re: Treadmill</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think it's a little odd, but I'm nowadays I'm willing to endorse anything that isn't cash, honeymoon, or house.......
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  • gananoquegananoque
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    I think it's totally fine.

    Likely that if someone gets this for you, it will be a group of people going in on something together. And people enjoy doing this all the time. A group of family members, co-workers, close-knit friends... Whoever is throwing a shower for you might even decide to ask guests to contribute to one major item so that instead of a bunch of little things, everyone pitches in to get you the treadmill.

    I've been to many showers where this is done and I think it's a great idea.

    No reason why you shouldn't register for the treadmill. In the end, if people are going to get you a gift, more than anything, they want to get you something you really want!
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  • hoffsehoffse member
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    I think it's fine though just want to point out that there are plenty of treadmills that aren't crazy-expensive.  Check out Amazon - you can register for anything from them, and they have a lot of exercise equipment.  I've been looking into getting one myself and they have great reviews.

    Personally a treadmill wouldn't bother me at all as long as you're not going for gym-grade and it's one of your highest-end options.  Some people side-eye anything that's not kitchen, bed, or bath but I think anything that helps the couple start their life together is fine - so I actually sort of like seeing tools, a few board games, cleaning equipment, and exercise stuff - all of that can be important to keep yourself, your relationship, and your home healthy.  Plus to me it's sort of nice that those things are pretty unisex, and maybe the tools are a little masculine.  I know plenty of men who cook but I also know a lot of women who basically register for china, crystal, and lace pillowcases and that's it... somehow I don't think both members of the couple are being represented in those registries.

    I'd go for it - just be careful with how much it actually is.  If it's literally too expensive for you guys to buy yourself (and it's not just that it would be a luxury you're not quite willing to take yet), maybe look at a little lower-end model.  People in my town are still talking about the $2,000 riding lawn mower that appeared on a registry 8 years ago.  Don't be that girl.
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  • Grits8812Grits8812 member
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    hoffse, i seriously just almost spit froot loops on my computer about the mower.  thats hilarious. it sounds like the stuff that happens here!

    anyway, i think its fine to put one on the regestry, but i think i would go with a little cheaper one, that way if everyone does decide to chip in on it, they wouldnt feel like they have to give a ton to be helping.
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  • RyansBelovedBrideRyansBelovedBride member
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    It sounds okay, and the fact that you're asking if it's okay implies you realize it's not normal and therefore you're probably not also registering for many other high end items. On some registries, if your guests don't buy it for you, you get a percentage off of it (like 5 or 10%), so maybe register for it and if no one gets it, you can use your cash gifts and get it at a discount?
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  • Ali092011Ali092011 member
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    It wouldn't bother me and it's something I would enjoy contributing to, so I vote yes. Like PPs mentioned, it's also a good alternative to the typical "girly" stuff that makes up most registries.
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