Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The graduate is a homeschooled 2nd cousin of my husband. We don't know him very well at all though my dh and his father communicate regularly through email. We would like to send something and may possibly go (it's about 2 hours away). What is the norm to spend on graduation gifts? And is money acceptable? Thanks in advance, Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Money is absolutely acceptable...in fact I think it is the norm. Most of the cards for graduation are money holders. Especially, if you don't know him that well. Every grad can use money. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Money is absolutely acceptable...in fact I think it is the norm. Most of the cards for graduation are money holders. Especially, if you don't know him that well. Every grad can use money. :001_smile: I know I would have preferred money! Anyone know the going rate??:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahli Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 For my graduation party I mostly received 20-50$ per card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovans4 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 money is perfectly fine. I would give what you are comfortable with, it is different for every situation. LauraD in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I don't know if there is a going rate. But whatever you feel like is nice and you can afford. I am sure anything would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've given gift cards to a store that I know they would like (REI - an outdoor outfitters for a boy I knew loved to hike, Target for a teen who I knew was getting ready for college. . .) I usually do the card for $20 - $25.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've given gift cards to a store that I know they would like (REI - an outdoor outfitters for a boy I knew loved to hike, Target for a teen who I knew was getting ready for college. . .) I usually do the card for $20 - $25.00. Same here. If you don't know the kid well, cash is always good. We usually use the $20-25 price range as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in WA Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Money is not only acceptable, it's usually preferred by the graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in IL Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 My ds liked gift cards from places like Target or Bed,Bath&Beyond or Best Buy. He used them for items he needed for college and his dorm room (bedding, towels, printer). He didn't care about the amount and didn't compare how much came from who. He just applied them towards the purchase and used any money he received to make up the balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks! I know just what we'll get him now!;) Can't get any easier than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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