I have recently found the need to consider selling personal items, including wedding gifts (china, crystal, silverware, etc.), given to my husband and I over ten years ago. Our reasons are financial in nature and we have not used the items in many years if at all. The thought occured to me when I was shopping for a wedding gift recently and realized the monetary value of some items I have. I normally wouldn't have considered it further but we really could use the money right now.
2007-09-12 09:30:46 · 13 answers · asked by Tina A 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
sure if you do not need the items by all means sell them
2007-09-12 09:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
In 20 years from now, you will be able to match very few gifts with their giver...but you will never forget this one. I would keep this 'odd' bowl for those odd occasions such as playing bridal/baby shower games where guests have to remember what is on a tray....when your having a bunch of friends over and want to start an interesting conversation, put this bowl out filled with salsa dip and enjoy watching the reactions. You'll get to hear a lot more weird wedding gift stories! Lastly, maybe this lady is a physic and your dog Cincinnati is just a couple of years away, lol.
2016-05-18 00:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by juliana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gifts were given to help you with your new life (when you married). If this is how you need help a real friend who gave you the gift you are selling will understand. And it was 10 years ago, that person might not even remember they gave it too you. If you are worried about any feelings being hurt just show you are upset that you have to sell the item.
2007-09-12 14:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were gifts to you and what you choose to do with them is your call.
Personally, I would think long and hard about giving away china, crystal and silverware. Those are typically heirloom items. I have my Mothers China, and I rarely use it, but I have it. My Mother currently has her great Grandmothers china and plans on giving it to me later down the road. However, if it's not your family tradition to pass these things down, and you don't use it, sell it.
In the event you're having second thoughts, you can always hit estate sales, buy certain items, books especially for very cheap and then you can turn around and sell them on ebay. I know a girl who did this and it actually got her family out of debt.
2007-09-12 09:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by Erin 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
By all means do so.
Now, if one of the gifts is a Waterford Crystal Bowl $400 that your sister gave to you, and she stops by or visits, what then. It must be there displayed on the table. Otherwise if she doesn't see it there, what will you say then? I mean you could offer excuses like the kid broke it or something, but a lovely meaning is there.
As for the rest, go ahead and sell, but think about it's uniqueness or who frequents your home, and who sees it. Something to think about.
2007-09-12 10:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by Born Valentine's Day 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gifts belong to you, and you have every right to do with them what you want. I sold a bunch of items on eBay that I no longer used or wanted.
2007-09-16 07:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of buying a wedding gift, why not give one of your 10 year old gifts that was never used?
2007-09-12 09:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by republican_contractor 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No problem - they are yours to do with as you will.
If it's a matter of selling things off or declaring bankruptcy or going without the necessities, definitely sell. Why we keep things taht we haven't used in over ten years (I do it too) is beyond me? Sentimentality can only get you so far.
2007-09-12 09:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Go right ahead. They are your possessions and you are not using them right now. I have NEVER heard anyone inquire about the status of "their" wedding gift years later.
2007-09-12 11:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Selling things that are yours are not considered a bad thing. Especially if you are not using them.
2007-09-12 09:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋