Janeway Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 SO Remember the college student I bought the Architect Legos for? I have been rethinking it. I asked him if it would bother him to help my kids put together their Legos on Christmas and he said if they needed help, he would help them. It wasn't a "oh yes! I love doing that!" it was more of a "if they needed help..." kind of thing. And my husband is out of work right now. Last year, I gave my teen, who is a big guy, slippers that never got opened. He quickly grew and since then, I gave him a bigger size. I do not think college student saw that and even if he did, they are generic looking slippers from Penneys. I am thinking maybe I should wrap those slippers and then add a note that I am buying him a 1 semester subscription to WSJ like he mentioned that he really wanted. That would be $15. Good idea? Or am I being a complete cheese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Who doesn't? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Go for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 If it is an item the person would appreciate and use, why not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Great idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 That's not even really a regift. You bought it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I think that sounds fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I think it's fine. the rule about regifting it the person who originally gave the gift doesn't know you're giving it to someone. since that was you - the rule really doesn't apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Excellent plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I think regifting is fine if you think it is something the recipient will enjoy. If it's just to unload an excess item, then nope. What leads you to believe that the college student would wear, and enjoy, the slippers? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I don't know if he didn't get excited because not the same type of Legos or because he'd rather build alone? Did you specifically bring up Architecture style legos or just say "legos"? Are you sure the slippers are the right size for college guy? They didn't fit your teen who might be the equivalent of college guy's shoe size?? I don't think it's a big deal to gift the slippers but I'm not sure if that is something you would get him? Is it okay to just give him the thing he wants and call it good? The Legos were probably expensive and I could see it probably being more practical to return them and use some of the money back toward the subscription he wants. If you feel compelled to spend more than that, would the return of the Legos give you enough to add something else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) SO Remember the college student I bought the Architect Legos for? I have been rethinking it. I asked him if it would bother him to help my kids put together their Legos on Christmas and he said if they needed help, he would help them. It wasn't a "oh yes! I love doing that!" it was more of a "if they needed help..." kind of thing. And my husband is out of work right now. Last year, I gave my teen, who is a big guy, slippers that never got opened. He quickly grew and since then, I gave him a bigger size. I do not think college student saw that and even if he did, they are generic looking slippers from Penneys. I am thinking maybe I should wrap those slippers and then add a note that I am buying him a 1 semester subscription to WSJ like he mentioned that he really wanted. That would be $15. Good idea? Or am I being a complete cheese? My son loves putting his sets together alone. If your kids are the same way, they won't want help. He probably didn't want to get too excited about the idea of helping with legos because he knew he wouldn't be able to do much. Most lego loving people want to put their sets together by themselves, so they get the enjoyment of doing the whole thing. Will the slippers fit him? I wouldn't give them to him if there is a chance they won't fit. If he said he wanted the WSJ, I would do that. ETA: I'd stick with the legos. Edited December 18, 2016 by mom2samlibby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I'm going to be the dissenter here and say, if it's not a huge financial burden on you, stick with the LEGOS. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I'd say you're feeling unsure about the Legos and are leaning toward the WSJ. If it would help your family to return the Lego set, I'd say do the regift! Does this college boy have a family that will give him presents? If so, then I'd not stress over it another minute. Both of your gift options show thought and love. I'd say he'd be happy with whatever you give him, right? Then give him the gift that makes the most sense for your family right now (and if that's re-gifting, then do it). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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