Would my wife be mad?

[ajmailloux83]

My wife and I started going back to school this year and I bought myself a Nook Color last month. Come to find out, none of my school books are available in digital format. #1 on my wife's Christmas list this year is a Nook Color. Would it be absolutely terrible for my to put it back in the box and give it to her for Christmas? It would just seem like a waste to buy her a new one when I have one that hasn't even been used more than 4 or 5 times. Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks!

[MinnesotaMike]

Well...speaking for myself, I know my wife would be completely fine with that. Only YOU can truly judge how she will respond, but when it comes to money, my wife would consider it completely logical. Plus, it demonstrates that her wish is important to you. My vote: Give it to her.

[mina553]

i guess shes seen you useing it ? if so dont wrap it offer it to her .
i wouldent get mad talk to her about it
GOOD LUCK !

[ChantelleJoy]

i guess shes seen you useing it ? if so dont wrap it offer it to her .
i wouldent get mad talk to her about it
GOOD LUCK !

I think this is good advice!
I wouldn't be mad, but I'd feel like you were trying to trick me into thinking it was a new one if you wrapped it up and gave it as a present. Get another smaller gift for a surprise and offer the Nook before Christmas. :)

[ajmailloux83]

Great advice! That's what the ladies at the office told me too. I will probably give her a $50 B&N gift card along with it.

[Merry Christmas Darling]

:elf3: I was going to say that mina and ChantelleJoy got it right! :elf3:

[MinnesotaMike]

I think you all misunderstood my reply. I guess I wasn't clear. I was NOT saying he should wrap it up and dupe her. I would be open about it. I was simply saying it could still be considered a gift.

[ChantelleJoy]

I think you all misunderstood my reply. I guess I wasn't clear. I was NOT saying he should wrap it up and dupe her. I would be open about it. I was simply saying it could still be considered a gift.


I also agree with you, I definitly wouldn't mind getting an awesome second-hand gift like this. And I didnt think you meant to wrap it up. I was referring to the original post where he said he'd box it back up, I just wanted to say it's a good idea but not wrapped! Sorry to confuse my reply to you both! Hehe.

The gift card to go with is PERFECT!
I think you didn't really need our advice, AJ! ;)
:elf3:

[sissy]

Please return back to let us know what's your final decision. Anyway, good luck 2 u

[Alexandra18]

Great advice I think first you should think about her choice if she like something else just give it to her.

[sparrow26]

It's the thought that counts (I so know the people reading this are saying "yeah write"). But it's true. try and read her a poem about appreciation, never know she might just give you a hug and give a nice kiss on the lips ;)

[ajmailloux83]

Thanks for all of your input! I have made my final decision and I feel alot better about my gift. I bought a really nice case/protector for it and slid a $50 B&N gift card in the jacket. Then I took some really nice ribbon and tied it shut knotting an elaborate bow over the top. Not boxed, not gift wrapped, but very beautiful and festive. I think she will ove it!

Thanks! Merry Christmas! Namaste! :giftpeek:

[CoasterDynamix]

Sounds like you made a good choice! A mix of something old and new. I regifted my mother a GPS that she actually bought me the previous year for Christmas. She does more traveling now and I got a smartphone so it made sense and she loves it!

[Tracy]

Since you added in the extra stuff along with the Nook, I think she will like it considering that is what she wanted.