Is it ok to give x-mas presents from the dollar store/no gift receipt?

Question

For example a 2008 big organizer book,, a banana rack holder, shower radio, knife set,,-- these are more like $3.99.. but if it looks nice, is it ok?
Last year i gave my cousin a nice 2008 organizer and calender from the dollar store, it said $20 on it and looked it..
His wife made a comment to me that she includes the gift reciept with every gift..and i should to.
isnt that rude?
and is it ok to to give gifts from the dollar store with no gift reciept?

Answer 1

I never give gift reciepts unless it clothes. You don't have to do that, its should not be about how much you spent on someone but the simple fact they even got something!

Answer 2

Heck yeah it's OK. You're merely being economical and for some of us, if these mega-discount stores didn't exist, well, some people on our lists wouldn't get presents at all!

I do usually keep the receipts for all the gifts I buy, but like others have posted, I don't give them WITH the gifts. But I let people know that I have the receipts. Most people aren't rude enough to ask for them even if they don't like the gift.

The exception, as noted above, is clothes for sizing purposes. I might give the receipt then. Or for baby shower stuff. I've been known to give gift receipts then, too, because new mommies might get 18 baby blankets but no diaper bag! You know?

Anyway, your cousin's wife was rude. You have done and are doing just fine.

Answer 3

Ok, I'm a guy, so I am going to have a different view on things like this.

The way I look at it is that you don't OWE anyone a gift just because they still have a pulse and the commercials are screaming, "Now is the time to buy!" If you are going to buy someone something, do it because 1) you care about them, AND 2) you really think that they might need/want/use it, AND 3) you can afford it! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FOR ANYONE THAT YOU CAN'T BUY OUTRIGHT, ON THE SPOT. Why the heck would anyone want to still be paying in June for a gift that was broken, lost, or forgotten by February?

It really makes me mad when I hear that one's love and affection for someone MUST be translated directly into a dollar amount at this time of year. To be completely honest, if I found out that someone COULD have bought an organizer for me (yes, I really do need one of those every year) at the El Cheapo store but instead they spent more money for, essentially, the same thing, in my own head I'm thinking, "Thanks, but you are an idiot!"

Answer 4

It is perfectly fine to buy gifts from the dollar store if that is your budget. But, I think it is tacky to leave any sort of price (even if it's higher than what you paid) on a gift.

I do, however, disagree with most here...I usually include gift receipts with my presents. I bought the gift for that person to enjoy and if they really don't like it, by all means, I'd rather have them get something they'll love than something that will wind up at a garage sale. If they like the gift, they won't be nosy enough to figure out what you've spent, and if they exchange/return it, they'll be happy for whatever generosity you could give and even happier that you're flexible with their needs/wants/desires...

Answer 5

If you but something from the a discount store then no I wouldn't give a gift receipt. The only time I give a gift receipt is when I buy clothes. Just in case they are the wrong size

Answer 6

It shouldnt matter where the gifts comes from.
And that was rude asking for the recipt was a sign that they wanted to exchanged the gift. Everyone is right only give the recipt if its clothes bcuz they might be some size you didnt know.
I gave a birthday gift to my younger brother from dollartree and he liked it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Its the giving that matters and the appreciation of the gift, not what store its from. No receipts or price tags, it's no ones business but your own.
Unfortunately CHRISTmas is a celebration of presents and commerce and has lost its true meaning. The world seems to be full of Scrooge's. Everybody wants, but no one GIVES. Greed and Ignorance runs rampant in this day and age. CHRISTmas is about giving, caring and celebrating the true Messiah and prophet of GOD.
It seems the politics of some churches have ruined the true meaning of being a Christian. GOD help us all and allow us to find the light in Jesus Christ.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! or MERRY X-MAS!!
X=Xpistos(Greek)=Christ(English)

Answer 9

I always give presents without the receipt and the price tags.
Because this prevent you from being looked as stingy, or some people may comment on the price like. Is this thing worth this much? Just give it without a receipt and price tag.

Answer 10

It's not necessary to give a gift reciept. I never really do. I think those gifts are fine, just as long as you think the recepient will like them.