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Neutral Tyrant · Dec 12, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10

And I am totally stumped on what to get my family and what to ask for. So guys, can ya help me out? I just need some recommendations and why you think it's worth it. Like "PSP because yatta yatta yatta..." I know it's alot to ask but hey, tis the season

Thanks guys in advanced.

Swampgirl Inez · Dec 12, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

I'm a big fan of the gift card. If you are just clueless as to what to shop for, I think everyone appreciates free money at their favorite store.

Vilaptca · Dec 12, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19

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Originally Posted by Swampgirl Inez

I'm a big fan of the gift card. If you are just clueless as to shop for, I think everyone appreciates free money at their favorite store.

Going to have to agree with this. Unless I go up to a person and ask them specifically what they want, a gift card is their present. And its easy.

Eugaet · Dec 12, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57

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Originally Posted by Swampgirl Inez

I'm a big fan of the gift card.

/signed

Although, I prefer cash over a gift card that locks me into a specific retailer.

Swampgirl Inez · Dec 12, 2005, 08:01 PM // 20:01

True. My husband's favorite quote is from Dilbert. "A Gift Card. Just as thoughtless as money, but more useless."

I'm of a differing opinion. I think if you take the time to actually get them a card to a place you know they like to shop, it shows some thought and they will enjoy using it.

Divinitys Creature · Dec 12, 2005, 08:03 PM // 20:03

Just don't think about it then rush to the mall on christmas eve like I do and get everything in a few hours and a buttload of wrapping paper :P

darkdragon99 · Dec 12, 2005, 09:48 PM // 21:48

cash do cash you can never go wrong with cash

Old Dood · Dec 12, 2005, 10:58 PM // 22:58

We know pretty much what we are getting. It has been a hectic Christmas Season this year. We have been out shopping and seeing stuff that we need then and there...so we bought them and are wrapping them knowing what they are. If we waited until one of us is not there at the store the item would be gone. Heck with it....

I just told Mrs Dood that she bought me a new Dell Axim 51v PDA. He He He...or is it Ho Ho HO? The PDA is on sale at Dell....it is a new model. They are always pretty good with pricing when they have brand new models.

EDIT: However our Kids do not know all they are getting...for example our Son is getting a New Video iPod. He will be surprised!

Swampgirl Inez · Dec 12, 2005, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Not if he reads this forum.

nebucanezar · Dec 12, 2005, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Ahhh the age old debate. My parents are simple. Get my father guns get my mother ipod. My babies. well get them everything. As for myself id really like a 50 dollar pre paid credit card and a new curl bar as mine is starting to rust and suck terribly. a 500 lb wave bag would be nice too to replace the bladder i busted in the old one.

I pwnd U · Dec 12, 2005, 11:25 PM // 23:25

more video games

Yeah like what games? I honestly don't know what to ask for or get, yeah getting stuff would probably be no problem for other people. But they keep asking me what they are going to get me and I just shrug

I really don't know what I want, I guess that shows I'm not so greedy

Swampgirl Inez · Dec 13, 2005, 01:00 AM // 01:00

/points at Neutral's avatar

Ask for a facelift.

Seriously, I keep an Amazon wish list for this very reason. There's always a book or movie I remember that I would like to have, but always forget what it is when someone asks. When I do remember, I just go to Amazon and when someone asks, there it is.

Sol_Vie · Dec 13, 2005, 01:05 AM // 01:05

I asked for the Blues Brother's Movie (the original) and some Neil Gaiman books. Everybody does need somebody to love.

Sir Skullcrasher · Dec 13, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13

PSP, Guild Wars, Resident Evil 4 (if you have PS2), The new Prince Of Persia game, GTA: Liberty City Story, and other games.

Oh.. you can't get a xbox360 so forget about that.

PS2 games....
God of Wars
GTA: SA
Resident Evil 4
Madden 2006
Ratchet and Clank the new one.
Prince of Persia

PC games...
Half Life 2
F.E.A.R
Battlefield 2
Call of Duty 2
Guild Wars
heck even WoW

Xbox or Gamecube just get anything you think its fun to play with.

Neutral Tyrant · Dec 15, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06

So I went snooping and decided to link my mom and brother's behavior's to the size of a present under the tree for me. It's a PSP

Should I feel like an idiot for having this, or is this a good thing?

Eugaet · Dec 15, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

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Originally Posted by Neutral Tyrant

It's a PSP

Should I feel like an idiot for having this, or is this a good thing?

I'd be angry that it's not a Nintendo DS. OK, I wouldn't really be angry, but I wouldn't look forward to trying to return it after Christmas for a DS and some games. That's just me, though. Congrats on the PSP if you're into those.

I voted gift card/cash earlier, but surely you have must have some idea of what those in your immediate family like/dislike? They can always return it for something else, but at least you put some thought into it.

dimirpaw · Dec 15, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

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Originally Posted by darkdragon99

cash do cash you can never go wrong with cash

Amen!

However I went crazy on my shopping... Spent well over $400 on one friend... I'm too nice for my own good!

Swampgirl Inez · Dec 15, 2005, 07:29 PM // 19:29

I'll be your friend!