does she have a cheek for asking as I would have given it to her for free if I was selling it. Or is it me being silly.
2006-09-09 04:34:52 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
To me, that is ridiculous.
There is nothing in this world I would charge my sister for, but then, we have a very close relationship.
Sisters are meant to be there for each other, no matter what, and if that means giving you a pushchair for free (it is a stressful time for you after all) then that's what she should do!
Good luck with the baby btw!
2006-09-09 04:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your sister "no, that you do not want to buy the pushchair". Then go shopping for a brand new one. After seeing the prices, you might find that her asking price is truly a bargain. Then you could apologize to your sister and tell her you did not realize how expensive pushchairs actually are and gracefully hand over the money.
It's nice if your sister or any other relative offers to give you things free, but not so nice of you to expect everything free just because you are related.
It amazes me that a small thing like this would irritate you to the point of posting your question on this website anyway.
2006-09-09 05:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by moekittykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she needs the money and was too ashamed to ask it????
I do think that's unfair, I was given two pushchairs for free by people that I didn't really know at all until I was further into my pregnancy- one was suitable for my baby from birth and the other was a stroller that I can use now that she's older.
I wouldn't sell these items on- if I knew that someone needed them I'd give them away,
2006-09-09 22:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is a bit cheeky!! Are you two close?? It depends on how skint she is i guess?? How are you both financially?? She could ultimately be doing you a favour, would it ordinarilly cost you a lot more than £20?? At the same time, if she was just going to throw it or give it away it is pretty cheeky. depends on both your circumstances really! I just gave my sister a load of stuff for her new house, I could have asked her for money but she was doing me a favour by taking it off my hands... she also liked a painting I had which cost me £150!! I said she could buy it off me for £100 if she really wanted it, but in the mean time i've let her take it on a long term lend until I decide to either keep it myself or sell it to someone else... however, she gets 'first dibs' on it, if you like??!!! :o) Perhaps your sister is giving you 'first dibs' or pehraps if you can't afford to give her £20 in one go you could have a chat with her about giving her the money over a period of time. If the money if not the issue and just the 'cheek' of it, perhaps you should consider talking to her about it and expressing your feelings, she may not have even realised how 'rude' she was being asking you for money??!!
Good luck!!
2006-09-09 04:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Cher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All people are different. If it makes you feel better why not offer her £15 instead. We operate a website which includes used pushchairs listed and if you take a look you will see that £20 is really cheap (assuming it is a reasonable pushchair and not a basic buggy). Good luck!
2006-09-10 19:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by sparkimarki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have 3 daughters all with children and I would not like to think any of them would ask their sisters for money for baby things but on the other hand perhaps she is strapped for cash at the moment. I suggest you just give her the money and dont let it come between you. Next time you have something that she needs tell her you would not dream of taking money from your sister. That will make her think. Not worth falling out over though.
2006-09-09 10:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really mean that you would give it to her for free, prove it. Lend her £20 indefinitely (ie. You have just given it to her for free) and then take the pushchair as a seperate free gift from her. See. Not so likely is it?
2006-09-09 07:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by Pan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally would not expect my sister to pay for anything I passed on to her and I know she feels the same. There will come times when you will do favours for her for nothing and that is what family is all about. But there is always one who will do more and give more than the other, just don't let yourself be made a mug of. She might really need the £20 and is it worth falling out over?
2006-09-09 04:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by Linda R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it is outlandish for your sister to not want to give you the pushchair for free...
Just because you would make that choice doesn't make it the right one for every body else.
Besides...if freebies are something family should do, where does it end? With cars, houses, or large amounts of cash?
2006-09-09 04:50:23 · answer #9 · answered by gurlyruby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an really difficult question, besides the undeniable fact that it truly is truly as a lot as you. in case you want to do it for her as a want you may, yet she will want you to be as dedicated as in case you've been being paid and that could be difficult once you're 14 and summer season relaxing is calling. If she replaced into searching outdoors of the kin for a sitter she might want to might want to pay them, with you she's probably getting tons cost. enable your sister know that you're having mixed thoughts, possibly there's a compromise you may make, or she'll be in a position to asuage your concerns about taking money from her.
2016-11-25 22:04:17 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋