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Is it "tacky/wrong" to put ""please include a gift receipt" on the invitations to guests for a baby shower?

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baby in belly
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: Is it "tacky/wrong" to put ""please include a gift receipt" on the invitations to guests for a baby shower?

i want to register with Target but their return policy sucks. u can only return 2 items per year with no receipt and both items must be under $20. Also, they always mess up on their gift registries: for example a guest will buya stroller but Target forghets to take it off the list. so come the next guests and they buy another/the same stroller. in your suggestions, please don't say "dont' register with target", cause wallmart's and a few other stores are known to do this.thanks!!ps, i'm not throwing my own shower btw.ps, yeah i don't know why guests DON'T or forghet to put in gift receipts, so I wanna remind them lol

kat
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

I think reminding them to put in a recept is kind of bold. But here's another thought, get a good friend to suggest putting the receipts in with the gift. Have a close friend talk to the guests and say, "I'm definately going to put MY receipt in because who knows what might go wrong! The bottle could be defected and Target might not take it back without one!"It's a little under the table but could be done if these guests are close friends.

Cammie
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

You never ever discuss gifts at any party.It is tacky and very low class.

mariebear
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

I dont think so, just because it is Target. Their policies suck.

brokendoonactress
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

its your friends and family..i wouldnt mind...are those people after me living in the dark ages???

twowords
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

I think it's tacky and rude, yes. Maybe you should just ask for the cash straight form their wallet if you're going to act that way. At least you won't have to return it if it's the same thing from everyone!.

Adriane
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

Maybe not tacky, but different, but it is really frustrating to get two of the same gifts. The guests don't want you to have the same gift either; so I think it would be okay to word it like this- "To avoid duplicates, please leave gift receipt if purchased at Target." Weird, but what are you going to do!

tawaen, Incarnatrix of Ev
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

Yes, it is tacky. Sorry. The only thing worse would be asking for cash instead of gifts. As for not getting the same thing, if people at the party notice that you recieved two of the same item, you may tactfully ask if anyone else needs the item. And hope that one of the givers will volunteer to give you the receipt.

jerryguy
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't say it's "tacky" or "wrong". I'd say it's completely classless.

Joythe K
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

You sound really immature!!You seem to feel entitled to something. Gifts are just that, gifts, accept them humbly. Someone actually is using their hard earned money, and time to go buy you a gift. And you have the nerve to sit here and complain. UGH.If you'd rather not take the risk of having multiple gifts of the same item, request that your guests give gift cards. People are already aware that target gives gift receipts, and people are in the habit of including those gift receipts in cards or with gifts. Stop trying to control the generosity or actions of others, just be glad to have them there to celebrate with you. If you receive a gift you cannot return, why not donate it to a charitable organization like House of Ruth, or the salvation army, or give it as a gift to someone else that's expecting a baby.Short version is, yes, that's tacky.

melissa g
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

Well first of all i don't agree with registering at a store. this limits people to what they have to buy not what they want to buy. But if you must, whomever is giving the shower should have a rsvp on the invitation, when they call to say they are coming she could nicely ask if shopping at target please include a gift receipt . i don't think to many people will mind. however the other idea is this, make a list of items needed the type of theme you are going to use for the baby, EX. Winnie the pooh, when people call to respond the person can give an idea to the person call. "She would love a diaper bag with the Winnie the pooh on it" Just an idea. best of luck and god bless you and the baby.

Karen
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

I really like Kat's and Adriane's answers. Go with them!

radar_lover_2007
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

i wouldn't have to include a receipt i wouldn't come or bring a gift. if that were in your invitation

graduate student
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

No I wouldn't put that in the invitations. This just suggests to the guests that you will be returning their gifts for money (even if that is not your intention). Instead, you should have the person that is holding your party to spread by word of mouth to all the guests to include a gift receipt in their gifts.

tonalc1
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject:

Since you're throwing the shower for someone else, it would not be out of line to ask. Maybe wording like "in case of duplicate gifts, please include a gift receipt."

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