Is it "tacky/wrong" to put ""please include a gift receipt" on the invitations to guests for a baby shower?
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skeet monroe
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 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with the poster who said it was "classless". But I don't see much of a way around it, unless you don't register at all.P.S. It's FORGET, not forghet. Spell check exists, and it isn't a hard thing to use. |
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Pregolicious
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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| It is kinda tacky, but most people (especially mothers) do include gift receipts. And if you get two of something (something big like a stroller), sell it (ebay) and use the cash to get what you really want. Either way, be happy with what you get because sometimes the extras do come in handy (like having a stroller as back up or something you can give to someone else at their baby shower), that and these people didn't HAVE to buy you anything, so be greatful for what you get because babies are EXPENSIVE!!! However, if you are NOT throwing your own party, it may not be so bad to ask the people throwing it to remind the people who are coming to the party to have the receipts standing by. |
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pjk516
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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| After reading this I wouldn`t give you jack! How tacky is that? I hope everyone gives you the same thing just because you`re trying to manipulate your gifts. Remember--they give what they want,it`s a gift . They don`t have to give you anything,they don`t owe you just cause you got pregnant. |
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Melissa
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't think it's tacky if you word it the right way. I would put the blame on target, seeing as that's the problem. Just say something like:"As you've noticed, Target is my chosen gift registry for those of you who would like to mark the occassion with a gift. However, I am aware that Target makes frequent mistakes and does not allow items to be returned without a receipt. Therefore, I was just like to remind everyone to include a gift receipt in case a mistake was made by Target. Thank you"I mean, nobody wants to spend money on a gift only to have you not use it because you received 3 of the same thing!I had to add this, because after reading most of the other answers, I have to wonder, what is wrong with everyone?? Why are they offended so easily? I don't think it's greedy or controlling at al!??! You are just trying to ensure that the gifts go to good use. I woudl rather have someone exchange my gift and keep the money or get a new gift than not use the one I got them. That's just stupid. Typical American responses here haha. |
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Terri
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| I think it will be all right. Just mention that you want them to include a gift receipt just in case things are the wrong size/style/etc.And, its not that Target "forgets" to take it off the list. Perhaps they both bought the same stroller around the same time. Its just that the computer is slow so it doesn't get that notification immediately.Wow you guys with your panties in a wad about a gift receipt for a SHOWER GIFT. Last time I checked, gifts are required at showers (as showers "shower" the recipient with GIFTS). Therefore, putting a request to have a gift receipt is just fine. |
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SoCal Attorney
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, it is tacky and bold. However, there are a couple of ways to approach this to get around their return policy.If it is a duplicate gift, the whole purpose of a registry is so that this doesn't happen and it was their error. Second, you might be more leverage if the you point out that you will probably exchange the gift for something else...maybe even a gift card.I worked in retail for 3 years while I was in college. These policies are not set in stone...you just need to approach it the right way and talk to the right person. |
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peppersham
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes,its tacky and rude.People buy baby items because they adore the item and think you will too.Why don't you just tell your guest you won't like whatever they buy and they can decide to come or not.That way you won't be disappointed! |
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Brainz
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Nah! It is not at all proper to mention anything about bringing gifts on invitations! If at all there is a problem with a particular person's gift the right thing to do is to talk the concerned person and then you could request them to get it changed or give you the receipt!!! |
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Daisy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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| People that I know usually hold the receipt, or get an exchange card. If you have double ups you could then ask if they still have the receipt. |
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glamour04111
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I think reminding them to put in a receipt is kind of tacky. |
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berry
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:51 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, tacky. |
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Loida O
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:31 am Post subject: |
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| Asking for gift receipts is kind a toughjust do the registry and hope that it works outand if you do have a same gift situation, your guest will most likely provide you a receipt with out asking |
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