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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I charge my Mum for my old phone?
Former_MSE_Rebecca
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I've upgraded to a new phone and my Mum wants my old handset as she's never had a smartphone before. It's pretty ancient but a friend of mine has offered to pay me £50 for it and I reckon I could get more online. Should I ask her for cash? Or let her have it for free?
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Shouldn't have to think about it really, hopefully she will have done many things for you throughout your life. . I'd give it to her and definitely wouldn't charge her0
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It's your mum...just give it to her!0
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You should not have needed to post this, its your mum, she probably does not have a fancy phone as she has spent years not spending money on herself but on food and bills and er.. possibly you.. hand over the phone with a smile and a big hug and even think of adding a bunch of flowers to it.0
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Agreed with the messages so far just give it to your mum and give her a SIM with some credit on it so she can call you.:footie:
Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. 0 -
You should be ashamed for even thinking it !0
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Since you were a little girl, how much has the mate who offered you £50 done for you ? Now compare that to how much has your Mum done for you ?
I think you should decide yourself if your Mum is worth £50 to you.Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
Daniel Defoe: 1725.
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(1) Give the smartphone to your Mum.
(2) Regret that decision every day for the next six months as she phones / texts / emails with yet another "How do I ..." question :rotfl::heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls
MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote
Proud Parents to an Aut-some son 0 -
Nope.
Next question.(These get easier every week.)All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
Tigsteroonie wrote: »(1) Give the smartphone to your Mum.
(2) Curse that decision every day for the next six months as she phones / texts / emails with yet another "How do I ..." question :rotfl:
You're presuming you'll understand the parental version of text speak. Also expect a multitude of texts saying "where are you?".All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
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