Do you receive Christmas presents that you have to exchange?

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   Rosie2010posted 13 years ago

   Do you receive Christmas presents that you have to exchange?
   
   My son got my daughter a book she mentioned she wanted.. and then she bought it as a gift for herself.. imagine my son's dismay.. the surprise was gone but my daughter is going to exchange the book with something else she wanted.

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   Suzanne Dayposted 13 years ago

   Nope, I didn't buy any presents so I didn't receive any from others. Bought myself a pendant which I liked so that was fine!

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   glutathionetipsposted 13 years ago

   Some years I have. This Christmas either I picked out the gifts before hand or I received money/gift cards. I dont think exchanging your gift is a bad thing based on my own experiences simply becuase the other person just wants you to be happy.

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   nifty@50posted 13 years ago

   I never receive gifts I HAVE TO exchange...LOL! Most people send gift cards and my wife knows what I own better than I do. If I receive a gift I already have I would most likely "re-gift it" to someone who would appreciate it. Exchanging a gift for me is a "last option" that I seldom use! My wife on the other hand exchanges things all the time no big deal (she enjoys it...no really)!!!

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   wealthseekerposted 13 years ago

   This year, I got one gift and that was what I wanted. Usually I get a few more gifts but some I do not care for and I either re-gift it or exchange it. It is not fun though, that is why I like either;
   
   1. Cash Gift
   2. Gift cards
   3. Experience gift
   4. No gifts at all

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   Right On Timeposted 13 years ago

   Then it sounds like all is right, because it's the thought that counted, that ur son cared enough to buy her something she liked so much that she bought herself.
   
   Yeah I have, but I have a rule - no gifts over $10.00 - then it's less pain for everyone and more about the thought and having fun.

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