Money Moral Dilemma: Should I charge my Mum for my old phone?

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Former_MSE_Rebecca
Former_MSE_Rebecca Posts: 173 Forumite
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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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  • louisekatie31
    louisekatie31 Posts: 178 Forumite
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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 her
  • kelbely
    kelbely Posts: 1 Newbie
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    It's your mum...just give it to her!
  • iscamaid
    iscamaid Posts: 297 Forumite
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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.
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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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:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • picassosmum
    picassosmum Posts: 7 Forumite
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    You should be ashamed for even thinking it !
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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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.
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  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    edited 23 September 2014 at 9:26PM
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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:
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  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 32,750 Forumite
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    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.
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 32,750 Forumite
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    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.
  • 967stuart
    967stuart Posts: 300 Forumite
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