A father's day gift WWYD? - The DIS Discussion Forums

TinkerbEllnor · 06-02-2009, 05:08 PM

So I got DH a rather expensive Christmas gift this past winter.

He lost it.

He wants another one.

Would you buy the same gift again?

The Mystery Machine · 06-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Depends, how much, what was it and what did he get you for Mother's Day?

freckles and boo · 06-02-2009, 05:13 PM

What were the circumstances? Would buying a new one be a poor use of the money? Is it just a toy or something with sentimental value?

TinkerbEllnor · 06-02-2009, 05:23 PM

It was an Ipod Touch. So no sentimental value, just for fun. He left it behind in a hotel room last month while traveling for work. The housekeeper didn't turn it in.

For Mother's Day, I got a Roomba and a paper shredder

I am smarting a little that he lost $300 worth of a toy, but I know he feels bad about it. I think he thinks that he would be making it right by sacrificing another gift to replace the one he lost, so he has been hinting around for it.

happygirl · 06-02-2009, 05:25 PM

I wouldn't get him another one.

freckles and boo · 06-02-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinkerbEllnor

For Mother's Day, I got a Roomba and a paper shredder

Oh heck NO!

He would be getting a leaf blower and a pencil sharpener.

The Mystery Machine · 06-02-2009, 05:28 PM

A Roomba and a paper shredder? Hmmmm....well I hate to vote no now.

TinkerbEllnor · 06-02-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freckles and boo

Oh heck NO!

He would be getting a leaf blower and a pencil sharpener.

I like the way you think!

Though if I were to punish his gift giving ability I should have started WAY before now

Hercules10 · 06-02-2009, 05:57 PM

Gift giving is what you want to do. Not a tit-for-tat. My wife liked jewelry and had expensive tastes. I liked getting her what she liked because I liked the look on her face when she got it. Not for what I'd expect in return.

If you wanna get him one then get him one....

Evil Genius · 06-02-2009, 05:59 PM

I would get him a cheaper Ipod and see how he does. Then maybe upgrade at another gift giving time

TinkerbEllnor · 06-02-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules10

Gift giving is what you want to do. Not a tit-for-tat. My wife liked jewelry and had expensive tastes. I liked getting her what she liked because I liked the look on her face when she got it. Not for what I'd expect in return.

If you wanna get him one then get him one....

I only explained what he gave me because I was asked. I don't care what he gets me. He loves me, and that's enough for me.

If your wife lost one of those jewelry gifts, would you get her the same one again as a gift to replace it? Or would you get her a different gift to commemorate the day? Would getting the same thing as a gift just draw attention to the fact that the first was lost and make her feel guilty? How about if you knew she liked it enough to probably replace it herself in the near future if not given as a gift?

If he wants it, I want to give it to him. But I don't want to make him feel bad in the process.

The Mystery Machine · 06-02-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinkerbEllnor

I only explained what he gave me because I was asked. I don't care what he gets me. He loves me, and that's enough for me.

If your wife lost one of those jewelry gifts, would you get her the same one again as a gift to replace it? Or would you get her a different gift to commemorate the day? Would getting the same thing as a gift just draw attention to the fact that the first was lost and make her feel guilty? How about if you knew she liked it enough to probably replace it herself in the near future if not given as a gift?

If he wants it, I want to give it to him. But I don't want to make him feel bad in the process.

I gotcha.

Even if he feels bad or guilty it will wear off when he is listening to his new Ipod.

Handbag Lady · 06-02-2009, 06:57 PM

Yes, I'd buy him the iPod.

Then I'd tell him next year for Mother's Day you'll have the _____. (Insert what you'd really like for Mother's day.)

Unless you wanted the Roomba? Maybe you did and I'm way off base.

LuvOrlando · 06-02-2009, 07:04 PM

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wall*e2008 · 06-02-2009, 07:24 PM

Would you normally spend $300 on Father's Day? If so then buy the IPOD touch.

06-02-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
TinkerbEllnor DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA Posts: 746	A father's day gift WWYD? So I got DH a rather expensive Christmas gift this past winter. He lost it. He wants another one. Would you buy the same gift again? __________________ (38)(37)(8) (5)

06-02-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
The Mystery Machine DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 41,655	Depends, how much, what was it and what did he get you for Mother's Day? __________________ Begin what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity.

06-02-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
freckles and boo I occasionally lurk on the UK board I can't tell you all the stupid things I have seen my husband do while wearing sandals Bird doo on my sheets isn't sexy Join Date: May 2006 Location: suburban chicago Posts: 6,374	What were the circumstances? Would buying a new one be a poor use of the money? Is it just a toy or something with sentimental value? __________________ Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

06-02-2009, 05:23 PM	#4
TinkerbEllnor DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA Posts: 746	It was an Ipod Touch. So no sentimental value, just for fun. He left it behind in a hotel room last month while traveling for work. The housekeeper didn't turn it in. For Mother's Day, I got a Roomba and a paper shredder I am smarting a little that he lost $300 worth of a toy, but I know he feels bad about it. I think he thinks that he would be making it right by sacrificing another gift to replace the one he lost, so he has been hinting around for it. __________________ (38)(37)(8) (5)

06-02-2009, 05:25 PM	#5
happygirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 18,006	I wouldn't get him another one. __________________ hubby Richard 40 me Jenny 35 daughter Ashlyn 9 son Brady 8 Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

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06-02-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
The Mystery Machine DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 41,655	A Roomba and a paper shredder? Hmmmm....well I hate to vote no now. __________________ Begin what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity.

06-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
Hercules10 Al Bundy WannaBe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Women's shoe store. Posts: 5,302	Gift giving is what you want to do. Not a tit-for-tat. My wife liked jewelry and had expensive tastes. I liked getting her what she liked because I liked the look on her face when she got it. Not for what I'd expect in return. If you wanna get him one then get him one....

06-02-2009, 05:59 PM	#10
Evil Genius DH calls me Pookums! My mind's all ready warped I'm God's little loophole Leader of the Peeps Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: This Spaceship Earth Posts: 6,295	I would get him a cheaper Ipod and see how he does. Then maybe upgrade at another gift giving time

06-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#13
Handbag Lady Disneyland Bride 2000 If you can't say somethng nice, come sit next to me Has the wherewithall to save bakery goods from earthquakes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California and Flexico Posts: 9,571	Yes, I'd buy him the iPod. Then I'd tell him next year for Mother's Day you'll have the _____. (Insert what you'd really like for Mother's day.) Unless you wanted the Roomba? Maybe you did and I'm way off base. __________________ WDW: October 2010: DCL, Poly, and the Grand for the 10th Anniversary Extravaganza!, Oct/Nov. 2008 CBR / Sept. 2007 CBR / Oct. 2006 AKL / August 2005 POR (hello Katrina!) / 1998 Off Campus at the Grosvenor (ENGAGED AT EPCOT ) DL: Twice a month for years / Multiple visits since birth / 1989 CM on Main Street / 2000 Disneyland Fairy Tale Wedding DCL: Oct 2010 4-Day Caribbean / Nov 2011 Mexican Riviera / Oct 2012 Mexican Riviera

06-02-2009, 07:04 PM	#14
LuvOrlando DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Every day I'm shufflin' ; ) Posts: 9,287	- Last edited by LuvOrlando; 10-19-2011 at 07:21 PM.

06-02-2009, 07:24 PM	#15
wall*e2008 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,894	Would you normally spend $300 on Father's Day? If so then buy the IPOD touch.

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