What did people buy you off your registry that you didn't register for and did NOT want?

Original post by jennbaby

Feb 11, 2003 09:26 PM

jennbaby Posted: Feb 13, 2003 01:06 PM

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I received a white sweater with yellow stains on it!!!!!!!!! ***???????????? and NOOOO they were not designs.

??!?!?!??!

Allure do you want it?
JUST kidding

shamma Posted: Feb 13, 2003 01:50 PM

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I am sure whoever you give it to Jen would be greatful especially on such a cold day

NovemberSue Posted: Feb 13, 2003 01:52 PM

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NovemberSue Posted: Feb 13, 2003 01:54 PM

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jennbaby:Thanks for making me laugh!!!!

Lisa Rose Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:01 PM

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I was laughing at some of the things that you all got!! Pretty funny!! I did get a few things that I didnt want...for instance, my grandparents gave us a set of china...nothing expensive, but I did not register for china on purpose because I just wanted 16 settings of our everyday dishes. My Aunt, who mind you picks through the garbage...ewww...gave us some plaques that have sayings about marriage....they were all dirty and smelled, but I put on my best smile, said thank you and then told my sister to throw them away!!

I was thinking that maybe we can have a gift exchange with they things that we got that we do not want. Like Elizabeth said....one man's junk is another mans treasure!!

susans Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:03 PM

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I think that we should all get together, put ALL the unwanted gifts on a table and have a huge swap meet.
The rest can be donated to Goodwill.
SURELY there are people that want this stuff, or it wouldn't be manufactured in the first place?!

Another horrible gift I got, not really horrible, but more bordering on the side of thoughtless, and not wedding related:
Christmas: every sibling and cousin in my family received ONE pair of those white ankle socks. EXACTLY the same pair. They were obviously bought in a 12-pack and then split up so we'd get one each.
Why bother?
I was actually offended.

I don't mind so much getting gifts that I hate from people I hardly know. They don't know me, and so, they wouldn't know my tastes either (famous quote from Friends episode 'NEVER buy off the list!!') but it's when people that you think are close to you OBVIOUSLY put so little thought into the process that I get a bit miffed, and I'll be the first to say OF COURSE I'M NOT GRATEFUL!! Why should I be grateful for something that obviously took no more effort than pouring a bowl of cereal in the morning? I refuse to show gratitude for thoughtlessness, even if there's a gift attached and ESPECIALLY if it's a thoughtless gift.

This thread cracks me up.

shamma Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:07 PM

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I like the idea of the big swap meat, everyone would be trying to get rid of all their lenox vases and frames, I would just be looking for the 5*5 frames

Anna no yellow box allowed

Terri & Stef no crucifix

Yabbobay no bible verse knitted thinggy

Deb no crockpot

SUsan no divided up socks

Jen no dirty sweater

Natasha no ugly bird figurine

Misty no old earrings with lint and mismatched backs

Did I miss anyone

These are the rules, if you break em you take home all the bad gifts

ChristineC68 Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:09 PM

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susan - I hear ya on the lack of thought put into a gift. I once received a sweater - a baby pink & white granny square sweater - that is so NOT me it wasn't even funny. It was VERY much the style of sweater the giver would wear and even said that.

Shamee Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:14 PM

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Hey - this might not be a bad idea. Isn't Ron planning something for June? We could do a swap meet sort of thing at the proposed BBQ.

shamma Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:22 PM

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As long as you all stick to the rules

Lisa Rose Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:24 PM

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we did something like a 'gift swap' at my Girl Scout Association meeting, except it was for left over craft items and other supplies. You dropped off your excess at the table, and took what ever you wanted off of the table. Whatever was left, went in the garbage, considering that no one wanted it in the first place, there was no loss!!

Just a thought!!

Teri Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:27 PM

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Good idea for the swap - who wants my $1 off coupon?

Jenn - I don't want your stained sweater!!

Sonicstef Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:41 PM

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Shamee suggested I sell my lenox stuff on ebay...do you think anyone will want to give me enough for it to make it worth the trip to the post office? :D

shamma Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:43 PM

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Stef you never know...list it and see what happens. Maybe we should form an alliance and list all our goodies. Claim we have a store If they want to see anymore of our great items just send us an email and we will provide more pix

Teri Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:48 PM

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Stef - you and the **** post office! LOL You really hate that place don't you?!

stacedz Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:55 PM

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Does anyone want my empty box of VIAGRA??!! Come on now girls, somebody has to want it!!!!!

Wedding Bobble Head figurines with our pics in them for sale, anyone!? Alright, I will take out our pictures in them so they will be worth more, HA!!

shamma Posted: Feb 13, 2003 02:58 PM

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Stacey, I will put my bid in for the bobble heads. Maybe we can have a silent auction or something. Monies going towards publishing a book on how to buy a thoughtful gift, that will make the receiver greatful