Is it "tacky/wrong" to put ""please include a gift receipt" on the invitations to guests for a baby shower?

Question

i want to register with Target but their return policy sucks. u can only return 2 items per year with no receipt and both items must be under $20.

Also, they always mess up on their gift registries: for example a guest will buya stroller but Target forghets to take it off the list. so come the next guests and they buy another/the same stroller.

in your suggestions, please don't say "dont' register with target", cause wallmart's and a few other stores are known to do this.

thanks!!

ps, i'm not throwing my own shower btw.

ps, yeah i don't know why guests DON'T or forghet to put in gift receipts, so I wanna remind them lol

Answer 1

Nah! It is not at all proper to mention anything about bringing gifts on invitations! If at all there is a problem with a particular person's gift the right thing to do is to talk the concerned person and then you could request them to get it changed or give you the receipt!!!

Answer 2

I don't think it's tacky if you word it the right way. I would put the blame on target, seeing as that's the problem. Just say something like:

"As you've noticed, Target is my chosen gift registry for those of you who would like to mark the occassion with a gift. However, I am aware that Target makes frequent mistakes and does not allow items to be returned without a receipt. Therefore, I was just like to remind everyone to include a gift receipt in case a mistake was made by Target. Thank you"

I mean, nobody wants to spend money on a gift only to have you not use it because you received 3 of the same thing!

I had to add this, because after reading most of the other answers, I have to wonder, what is wrong with everyone?? Why are they offended so easily? I don't think it's greedy or controlling at al!??! You are just trying to ensure that the gifts go to good use. I woudl rather have someone exchange my gift and keep the money or get a new gift than not use the one I got them. That's just stupid. Typical American responses here haha.

Answer 3

Yes, it is tacky and bold. However, there are a couple of ways to approach this to get around their return policy.

If it is a duplicate gift, the whole purpose of a registry is so that this doesn't happen and it was their error. Second, you might be more leverage if the you point out that you will probably exchange the gift for something else...maybe even a gift card.

I worked in retail for 3 years while I was in college. These policies are not set in stone...you just need to approach it the right way and talk to the right person.

Answer 4

I think it will be all right. Just mention that you want them to include a gift receipt just in case things are the wrong size/style/etc.

And, its not that Target "forgets" to take it off the list. Perhaps they both bought the same stroller around the same time. Its just that the computer is slow so it doesn't get that notification immediately.

Wow you guys with your panties in a wad about a gift receipt for a SHOWER GIFT. Last time I checked, gifts are required at showers (as showers "shower" the recipient with GIFTS). Therefore, putting a request to have a gift receipt is just fine.

Answer 5

It is kinda tacky, but most people (especially mothers) do include gift receipts. And if you get two of something (something big like a stroller), sell it (ebay) and use the cash to get what you really want. Either way, be happy with what you get because sometimes the extras do come in handy (like having a stroller as back up or something you can give to someone else at their baby shower), that and these people didn't HAVE to buy you anything, so be greatful for what you get because babies are EXPENSIVE!!! However, if you are NOT throwing your own party, it may not be so bad to ask the people throwing it to remind the people who are coming to the party to have the receipts standing by.

Answer 6

Asking for gift receipts is kind a tough

just do the registry and hope that it works out
and if you do have a same gift situation, your guest will most likely provide you a receipt with out asking

Answer 7

Well first of all i don't agree with registering at a store. this limits people to what they have to buy not what they want to buy. But if you must, whomever is giving the shower should have a rsvp on the invitation, when they call to say they are coming she could nicely ask if shopping at target please include a gift receipt . i don't think to many people will mind. however the other idea is this, make a list of items needed the type of theme you are going to use for the baby, EX. Winnie the pooh, when people call to respond the person can give an idea to the person call. "She would love a diaper bag with the Winnie the pooh on it" Just an idea. best of luck and god bless you and the baby.

Answer 8

I think reminding them to put in a recept is kind of bold.

But here's another thought, get a good friend to suggest putting the receipts in with the gift. Have a close friend talk to the guests and say, "I'm definately going to put MY receipt in because who knows what might go wrong! The bottle could be defected and Target might not take it back without one!"

It's a little under the table but could be done if these guests are close friends.

:)

Answer 9

No I wouldn't put that in the invitations. This just suggests to the guests that you will be returning their gifts for money (even if that is not your intention). Instead, you should have the person that is holding your party to spread by word of mouth to all the guests to include a gift receipt in their gifts.

Answer 10

Yes, it is tacky. Sorry. The only thing worse would be asking for cash instead of gifts.

As for not getting the same thing, if people at the party notice that you recieved two of the same item, you may tactfully ask if anyone else needs the item. And hope that one of the givers will volunteer to give you the receipt.