https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:14:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1984253 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:48:58 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 1984253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think.. SCORE!! They probably got it on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1984175 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:22:12 +0000 anonysquire 1984175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thabks everyone who answered. For the record I wasn't involved this time haha. A family member gave someone else a gift way over the limit and some of the other family members who were not the recipient threw a fit. Yikes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1984004 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:36:51 +0000 prettylizy 1984004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: @Mrs. Oatmeal: I'm roaring with laughter because 1. Great office reference. 2. That is my DHs name and he is the worst at keeping to gift limits. </p> <p>I wouldn't be too upset. I've scored some super awesome gifts with point or leftover gift cards so it seems way more generous than it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983992 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:16:48 +0000 farawayyama 1983992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would assume sale as well. I have done that pleanty - I love getting as much gift as I can for my buck' </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983966 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:58:25 +0000 Ra 1983966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: @hotchildinthecity: Same! I'd be appreciative of the generosity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983956 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:48:41 +0000 alohaorchid 1983956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It could have been on sale, regifted or just something that the gift giver thought would be perfect for the recipient, regardless of cost. I would happily accept it and not overthink the situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983935 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:24:43 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1983935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: agree!</p> <p>We have a $25 limit on the secret Santa for our friend group. I got an amazing deal on a Sons of Anarchy sweatshirt for my recipient last year. The sweatshirt retails for $60, but I only paid like $23 with shipping! I got a great deal and my friend got a great gift! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983929 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:21:48 +0000 simplyfelicity 1983929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally? I would feel like I scored. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983925 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:19:09 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1983925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: this was my thought exactly- Michael Scott nailed the inappropriate gift giving.</p> <p>It would bother me, unless it was very clear that it was a sale item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983918 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:12:43 +0000 MrsSCB 1983918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I were the recipient of the expensive gift, I'd feel awkward getting something so much more than I spent. If someone else got the expensive gift, eh, it wouldn't bother me. Gift exchanges are always luck of the draw (literally, haha). Even without anyone exceeding the limit, sometimes you get something great, other times...not so much. I wouldn't really bother giving it much thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983908 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:05:55 +0000 Applesandbananas 1983908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: I agree! A little over the limit is understandable. But a little over the limit would be like $5-10 over! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983869 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:20:16 +0000 jedeve 1983869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Embarrassed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983867 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:19:48 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1983867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it matters. </p> <p>Unless they are bragging about it Michael Scott style. Then I would be annoyed ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983830 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:15:08 +0000 littlebug 1983830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even if they got it on sale, it's still "worth" $120, so it still seems like a flashier gift than the other actual $50 gifts. I'd be annoyed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983829 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:04:45 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1983829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would feel awkward and embarassed because I stuck to the limit and the person I gifted will receive "only" a $50 gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983828 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:03:39 +0000 cheert16 1983828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like it's ok to go a bit over the limit - ex. $50. limit and you go to like $70- but more than double... Too much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983825 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:59:57 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1983825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be annoyed. There is usually a limit for a reason and it makes it unfair to everyone else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983821 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:58:09 +0000 catomd00 1983821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's obnoxious when people go that much over a limit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983802 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:26:00 +0000 Synchronicity 1983802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be annoyed if they actually spent that much. Follow the rules, people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983798 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:20:17 +0000 dc yoga bee 1983798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Black Friday sale? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983790 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:13:02 +0000 mrs. bird 1983790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'd assume they got a great deal on it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983786 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:10:12 +0000 Smurfette 1983786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I am with you on this one. Plus not fair to the others that just get the $50 gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983769 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:54:23 +0000 autumnlove 1983769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a sale or regift? I wouldn't worry about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983768 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:53:34 +0000 blackbird 1983768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If they spend more than the limit, they look kinda ignorant </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983766 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:51:49 +0000 Mrs. Coral 1983766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe it was a Black Friday find, is that possible? I usually try to get the best bang for my buck in exchanges by seeking out deals.</p> <p>edit: that being said, I wouldn't gift that crazy of a deal, because it would make people uncomfortable and seems flashy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983756 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:46:32 +0000 sapphire 1983756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be annoyed. There's a reason there is a limit. However, are you sure they paid that much? Maybe they re gifted or found an amazing sale... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983714 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:37:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 1983714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think maybe they got it on sale but it was a little weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983694 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:39:23 +0000 Reese 1983694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would assume they got it on sale as well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983682 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:39:07 +0000 lamariniere 1983682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe they found it on sale? I wouldn't worry about it, they knew the rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-over-the-set-limit#post-1983658 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 01:44:11 +0000 anonysquire 1983658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you had a family gift exchange and you guys set the limit at $50 and someone bought their goftee a present for $120, how would you feel? </p>