ungrateful rels wanting receipts for present returns

ictmad

oh dear what a shame the bin men took all ur reciepts away yesterday,tough luck on her

seven-day-weekend

I would either give them Toys R Us vouchers or start a savings account next year.

Or even better, depending on their age, sponsor a goat for them, even if their mum thinks they are a ripoff.

I personally would feel inclined not to give them anything, but that would not be fair on the children.

Penny-Pincher!!

Some people are so rude and ungrateful! I would never dream of doing that and if I received a pressy that wasnt to my taste, I would re-cycle in my pressy box but make sure it didnt go back to them:D

Please dont feel bad though hun! I think its more gutting that you have specifically chosen presents suited to that child etc which has taken time which could of been best spent elsewhere!

Chin up and dont let them grind you down!

Hugs

PP
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culpepper

How very rude she is then!
I would also have 'mislaid' them and either keep her waiting for ages till you discover you 'must have' binned them or suggest she try ebay to dispose of her unwanted presents.

Dumyat

my sister always includes an envelope with all the receipts. she is an accountant and very organised!

have to say she does have good taste and the kids always love her presents...sometimes to the point that I feel rubbish at it! cant think i have had to change anything.

with my husband's neices etc I always buy them WHSmith vouchers so they can get a DVD or a book or a CD....

cannyscot_2

mm youv'e just reminded me I went round in circles for a special pressy my niece wanted and spent more than atenner posting it and they haven't even told me if they received it!!!

lush_walrus

I have to say that I am completely shocked at the number of people opposed to taking back or having others ask to take back presents! If its not what you want or what the other person wants then it is a total waste of money. Personally, I would be more annoyed if someone kept something I brought them and then flung it in the back of a cupboard till the next spring clean than someone who is honest enough to say thanks but not what I want!. How moneysaving is keeping presents that will never be used?

But then, maybe I am missing something?

Do you think your SIL is just wanting to return the gifts to annoy you? Or to get the money and give the children nothing? If that is the case then its a very different thing. Have you tried talking to the actual children and seeing what they say about the presents?

Maybe next year speak to your SIL before buying the presents and ask what the children have asked for presents and buy that. Thats what we do with our nephews, every year they get exactly what they want.

victory

I am appalled at her rudeness, we all have over time had presents from relatives that are completely unsuitable, too advanced, etc if so then they would always be gratefully recieved and either passed on for someone elses birthday etc or given to charity.
The thank you letters are always sent out regardless.
The spirit of xmas is not 'don't like what you got my kids can I have the receipt so I can take them back?!'
We had a present that was so cheap plasticky thin by the time xmas morning was finished it was broken-would not have dreamed of asking the person for the reciept xxx

BarmyCow

I can't believe some people are bl**dy rude about the gifts they have been bought. I personally would only ask for a receipt if the item was faulty but I would try and exchange it myself first.
I can't add much more to the comments on here but for those whose families say that "charity begins at home" and "you can't love the kids if you don't get them much" I would either get them nothing (i'm a harsh cow;) ) or buy them all a true meaning of christmas gift - like a copy of The Grinch - and a mirror, so they can take a long hard look at themselves.:D

Moo x

tee_pee_2

i don't mean to go against the tide but have you questioned your SIL? There may be a really genuine reason why she has done this. Have you had problems with her in the past? (apolgies if this has been discussed in OP)

Could the present be faulty? Of maybe duplicated? My OH is from a big family and DD got 6 of the same present, luckily one was from me and from my mum who saw DD open it and me laugh and saw the funny side and returned it. But I am still left with 4.

If you have always had a good relationship with her in the past ask the question, you may be getting yourself upset for nothing, and ask her what she would prefer next year, save you the time and effort of looking for something she may want to return.

Tee Pee
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