fluffythewondercat
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posted on December 19, 2007 02:39:15 PM new
In the past whenever I've gifted someone with jewelry I inevitably get ribbed with "Gee, wonder where you got that" kind of comments. So I tend to avoid it now and give only non-jewelry gifts.
But this year I just happen to have what I think is the perfect necklace for my sister-in-law: a wide Byzantine chain necklace in a great length (17 inches), all Italian sterling silver. $300 retail at that department store we all know and love. And I know she likes silver jewelry.
So your opinion, please: Suitable gift, yes or no?
fLufF
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amber
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posted on December 19, 2007 02:47:58 PM new
I think that would be a great gift. I sell yarn and patterns, and I have knitted 9 of my gifts for family this year. I guess it depends on the recipient. My daughters love me to give them my rummage sale buys, because they get a much better gift, my sons think that is really tacky.
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davidsmom
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posted on December 19, 2007 02:49:46 PM new
Sure Fluffy, why not? You did not get it free.
It's a nice gift and she will probably like it more than a non-jewelry gift you may have in mind for her. Go for it!
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OhMsLucy
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posted on December 19, 2007 03:04:58 PM new
Hi all,
Fluffy, I think it's a wonderful gift!
Might be nice to tuck in a little bag of truffles or some such as that. (Lindor's are yummy!)
Lucy
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bjboswell
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posted on December 19, 2007 03:21:25 PM new
Fluffy... Please let your sister in law know... I am available for re-gifting!
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CBlev65252
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posted on December 19, 2007 03:36:52 PM new
I think it's a wonderful gift, too. I'd be thrilled to get that. I sell Avon and I give a lot of Avon out for Christmas gifts. My friends and relations are always free to give them back.
A gift is a gift and should be gracefully accepted no matter where it came from, IMHO.
Cheryl
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on December 19, 2007 03:51:47 PM new
Thanks, guys. My husband thinks that giving jewelry that comes from the big boxes of silver jewelry just lying around is tacky and cheating somehow. I guess that's because I didn't have to go out, find it, hunt it down, kill it, etc. like men do. (Yeah, right!)
fLufF
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aintrichyet
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posted on December 19, 2007 04:06:42 PM new
ooooh nice. if she doesn't like it, send it here, and just give her truffles. LOL ...
edited to add, i have a silkscreen and embroidery business, and i order my quality brand blank apparel from various companies wholesale ... i bought from them, christmas presents i will give this year.
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MAH645
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posted on December 19, 2007 04:55:30 PM new
I say it would be the perfect gift. Some people would rather have something like that because it would mean more to them than something they would get tired of. I have jewelery that was given to me by friends that aren't around anymore, I wouldn't part with any of it.
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posted on December 19, 2007 05:31:59 PM new
aintrichyet - I have a great idea for silk screening. I once bot a set of expensive china and they had the fabric place mats to match. I sold them on Ebay and got quite a few requests from others to see if I had more.
If you could find certain fine china patterns and do the silkscreen placemats to match, I think it would be a great item to sell. JMHO
neva
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on December 19, 2007 05:44:50 PM new
"But this year I just happen to have what I think is the perfect necklace for my sister-in-law."
You said it yourself. Don't over-think it; you think it's perfect for her.
By far, my most favorite present from my son was a print of a photo he took. Would I rather have gotten something he found in a store?
"It's the thought that counts."
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glassgrl
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posted on December 19, 2007 06:32:58 PM new
GREAT necklace fluffy! Of course throw in something extra too! l I can see your DH's point but...it's a great necklace!
This kind of makes me think of the Christmas that my DH wanted me to make his daughter a stained glass piece. I made her an extremely LARGE piece that she would have paid $200 - $300 for at LEAST and he considered it a freebie and gifted her as usual. Kind of hurt my feelings. I got over it.
BTW - for everyone else reading this - too late for now but here's a thought for the coming year. My husband's daughter made these for him and his ex wife for mother & fathers day and they are precious! A bargain for the parents that have everything. (it's a coffee table photo album that's quite nicely done)
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mcjane
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posted on December 19, 2007 06:33:47 PM new
I think it's a nice idea because you know it's something she would like.
Doesn't matter where you got it or what you paid or it. Does paying retail make it more valuable, nope.
It's a very nice gift.
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hwahwa
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posted on December 19, 2007 07:57:27 PM new
may be your sister in law would rather bid on Ebay!
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on December 19, 2007 08:19:05 PM new
...never mind.
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pixiamom
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posted on December 20, 2007 12:05:13 AM new
I'm with BJ- available for regifting. It's a wonderful gift!
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neglus
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posted on December 20, 2007 12:31:18 AM new
I also think it's a great gift. I would think your SIL would be honored to receive it from a silver jewelry expert - especially when you tell her that you had set this one aside because it was particularly fine and wanted her to have it ...etc
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kozersky
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posted on December 20, 2007 12:31:50 AM new
I wish my family members or friends collected stamps, Christmas Seals, or Crate Labels. I would not hesitate to give my merchandise as gifts. Not doing so would imply that my goods have no value.
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aintrichyet
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posted on December 20, 2007 02:43:23 AM new
Thanks Neva... placemats idea is wonderful. i'll look into that sometime!
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pmelcher
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posted on December 20, 2007 03:11:41 AM new
It is a beautiful necklace and not at all tacky to give something you have personally selected from your inventory. You did do the hunt and kill, you did not just grab the first thing out of the box. She should be thrilled to get such a nice piece.
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vintageads4u
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posted on December 20, 2007 03:42:47 AM new
I never wear silver but I would wear that. It is very pretty, great length and I'd go for it.
If she would prefer a tasteful vintage ad, we could trade 
Merry Christmas all.
Beth
Antique Ad Shop
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toolhound
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posted on December 21, 2007 10:05:02 AM new
Every year I tell my wife to give her Mother a gift card from me to pick one free item off my $1.00 table at the flea market. Wife is to nice and won't do it. LOL.
Your gift sounds great. My in-laws should be so lucky.
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deur1
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posted on December 21, 2007 10:39:00 AM new
Fluffy, I do not understand why anyone would not love this gift.
Gracious,it is beautiful.
It should not matter if it part of your line or not. Just because you market jewelry,does not make the gift or the necklace less valuable or beautiful.
If a person who works at a retail store(like eg.JC Penney) gave a gift from Penneys, it would be the same.
They might see a necklace in stock they know their mom would love. They can buy at their employee discount - does that make it less a gift of love?
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hwahwa
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posted on December 21, 2007 10:41:57 AM new
If a person who works at a retail store(like eg.JC Penney) gave a gift from Penneys, it would be the same.
They might see a necklace in stock they know their mom would love. They can buy at their employee discount - does that make it less a gift of love?
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hwahwa
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posted on December 21, 2007 10:48:49 AM new
But this year I just happen to have what I think is the perfect necklace for my sister-in-law: a wide Byzantine chain necklace in a great length (17 inches), all Italian sterling silver. $300 retail at that department store we all know and love. And I know she likes silver jewelry.
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I bet your sister in law would rather bid on ebay for that piece of jewelry retail $300,say if she wins it at 99 cents and come over to your house to pick it up,she saves 6 dollars shipping and sales tax.
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on December 21, 2007 10:53:39 AM new
I bet your sister in law would rather bid on ebay for that piece of jewelry retail $300,say if she wins it at 99 cents and come over to your house to pick it up,she saves 6 dollars shipping and sales tax.
Yeah, for a couple hundred bucks in airfare.
fLufF
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hwahwa
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posted on December 21, 2007 11:04:02 AM new
well,then she should just pay that 6 dollars shipping and then ask you for a gift certificate of $300,she is still ahead by $293.01.
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deur1
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posted on December 21, 2007 11:32:42 AM new
Is gifting just about Stuff? Cost?
I always believed that the thought(someone thinking enough to give)and love mattered more.
I would not give a person the time of day -- if they were that unappreciative. People are stressed out about what to give? Will they like it?
Just give from the heart.
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on December 21, 2007 02:25:09 PM new
We gave ourselves a trip to Rome this year. No tree, no wrapped presents, nothing for anyone other than 3 little nieces and nephews. What a relief!
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deur1
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posted on December 22, 2007 01:39:25 PM new
cashinyourcloset said
We gave ourselves a trip to Rome this year. No tree, no wrapped presents, nothing for anyone other than 3 little nieces and nephews. What a relief!
CIYC, that is wonderful! It is so nice to have a family and friends that knows that you love them and they love you with or without gifts being presented. (that they neither need or really care for anyway). Adults should come to a time in life when they know, life is short-enjoy it while you can. Also be happy with others are able to do some extra special.
I bet they are happier knowing you guys did something you really enjoyed, than "a gift".
The tree and decorations, yes, IMO it is nice not to have the mess.
Our friends went to Greece last year and I was ALMOST as happy for them as I would have been able to go (hmmmmm)
We did go to the Keys this year and go to MB almost every month- we can do mini vacations more often. I like it that way.
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