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Topic: Is Gift Certif. a bad X-mas present?
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STANG4ME
Gearhead Posts: 216
From: Millville, Utah. USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 02:21 PM
   
Is a gift certificate or cash a bad Christmas gift? We were arguing that last night. My Dad said he hated the fact that his Dad would give him $50 for Christmas. And maybe I made a mistake by telling him I would love that for Christmas so I could buy the car part that I wanted.This year I have told everyone in my family to buy something for the less fortunate instead of something for me. The reason I ask is a gift certificate bad? Is because that's what I was thinking of giving to family members. But what my Dad says makes me wonder if it's a good idea or not? ------------------
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 02:35 PM
I like to give and get a gift certificate.My pops and inlaws and many other family members exchange gift certificates.Car parts are always good.  SCOOP ------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
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From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:05 PM
Cash is allways good.  Maybe with a note, "for the car parts" or whatever..
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Big D
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From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:13 PM
All kidding aside, I think just giving $$ to someone, especially a close family member at Christmas, in stead of a present is a copout... It kind of puts a price on your relationship/friendship... I always got an empty feeling when my dad would send a card and a couple of $$, I would rather have just gotten a card with a sincere message... But, if someone needs something from there favorite store "SUMMIT" and that is what they need... I see nothing wrong with a gift certificate... Parts cost toooooo much to be purchasing the wrong ones... And everyone has preferences and different tastes... But, I would trust any of the M&M members tastes if they want to buy someting for my '66... ------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
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From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by Big D:
All kidding aside, I think just giving $$ to someone, especially a close family member at Christmas, in stead of a present is a copout... It kind of puts a price on your relationship/friendship... I always got an empty feeling when my dad would send a card and a couple of $$, I would rather have just gotten a card with a sincere message... But, if someone needs something from there favorite store "SUMMIT" and that is what they need... I see nothing wrong with a gift certificate... Parts cost toooooo much to be purchasing the wrong ones... And everyone has preferences and different tastes... But, I would trust any of the M&M members tastes if they want to buy someting for my '66...
That's what I meant. That way you don't buy the wrong thing.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 03:33 PM
Summit racing gift cards are every where at Xmas,around my family.
Don,good point about cash,a gift card is better then cash.It shows that they care enough to go to the store to get it.My poor friends and family have learned the hard way not to buy me parts.
My taste is really different  Don,I got an idea, you go and buy something for your car from me, and I'll buy soemthing for my car from you.That way I tell my wife that you wanted me to buy it from you.
Think it will work,ok so its really slow at work today.
SCOOP.
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STANG4ME
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From: Millville, Utah. USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:37 PM
Don, you sound just like my Dad!! He also complains the store that he spends thousands of dollars at every year (buying paint he's a general contractor) sends him a card and a box of Chocolates. He said he would rather have just a card with a nice message and leave out the chocolates. Okay. I don't understand. But I do see your point in it puts a price value on your relationship with your family. maybe I'm just getting lazy. They have everything, and I don't know what to get them.
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Big D
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From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:43 PM
This is exactly what I meant... The first thing you would do is go to summit an buy me a "SCOOP"...I'm not saying our taste our different,,, BUT...  By the way,,, Here's where to find some SMILIES... http://www.plauder-smilies.de/ Don 
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 03:49 PM
How about taking them on a trip with you.Or make them something,or do some work for them or with them.For my pops it's the fact I show up when ever he needs me he loves that.He's got all they toys and really dose not need anything.But he stil likes the thought that you went out and found him something,or a gift card from Summit always works. Don,you sound like every one's dad,How the heck OLD are you. SCOOP ------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1114
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
you go and buy something for your car from me, and I'll buy soemthing for my car from you.That way I tell my wife that you wanted me to buy it from you.
Think it will work,?
SCOOP.
SCOOP
Great Scam, I mean plan! We could all have our cars done tomoro!
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Dave Witthoeft
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Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Don,you sound like every one's dad,How the heck OLD are you. SCOOP
Ahh. But with age comes wisdom...
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 04:00 PM
Yes but we all know whats the 1st thing to go with age. SCOOP ------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
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From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 04:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
How about taking them on a trip with you.Or make them something,or do some work for them or with them.For my pops it's the fact I show up when ever he needs me he loves that.He's got all they toys and really dose not need anything.But he stil likes the thought that you went out and found him something,or a gift card from Summit always works.
SCOOP
I used to go home whenever I was sumoned to help my dad do whatever. When I used to do christmass, I always bought him tools. Thats what he wanted. He said they were an investment in our future. Because when he was gone theyd be past on to me. So now I have the tools. (I'd rather have Dad.)
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Dave Witthoeft
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From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 04:04 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Yes but we all know whats the 1st thing to go with age. SCOOP
The higher insurance rates!
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
The higher insurance rates!
Dave Ok then the 2nd thing to go is a big one well it at least to some it is. SCOOP
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
I used to go home whenever I was sumoned to help my dad do whatever. When I used to do christmass, I always bought him tools. Thats what he wanted. He said they were an investment in our future. Because when he was gone theyd be past on to me. So now I have the tools. (I'd rather have Dad.)
Dave,at least you have something to remember him by.I'm sure you never let the tools go. I jump when ever my pops or pops inlaw needs something.I enjoy the heck out of helping them. ------------------
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 04:12 PM
P.S. Dave the race is on to 1000.SCOOP ------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
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From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Dave,at least you have something to remember him by.I'm sure you never let the tools go. I jump when ever my pops or pops inlaw needs something.I enjoy the heck out of helping them.
If my mom ever has a garage sale, I've allready made it quite clear, my fathers stuff, and any tools, are NOT for sale.
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Dave Witthoeft
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From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
P.S. Dave the race is on to 1000.SCOOP
I'm sure you'll pass me my friend. My internet acces at work is in limbo. and this home computer is realy slow.LOL.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 04:39 PM
OOPS twice posterSCOOP ------------------
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[This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 12-01-2001).]
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mustangs68
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From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-01-2001 05:14 PM
2nd..what went 2nd?..I forgot....I use to know..
As for money and gift certificate,I see nothing wrong with them at all..Mom would rather take the money and go shopping then bore me with all the small details of the shopping trip...LOL....
As for myself..nothing PLEASE...I'm at the stage in life if I want I have it or I can get it myself. Now fun little humor gifts I love...I thought more of the "portable mobile john" gag gift than all I got last year..everyone knows I can't go 100 mile without stopping at a rest area sam
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mustangs68
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posted 12-01-2001 05:18 PM
And another thing......MoM makes these gifts we "kids" call the Box.
It is a little of everything wrapped and put into a box with your name on it. you name it..Soap..gag gifts..model cars,old match box car..anything..whatever.. heck with the fancy wrapped stuff we rush to get to "the Box". sam
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 05:22 PM
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Originally posted by mustangs68:
2nd..what went 2nd?..I forgot....I use to know..
everyone knows I can't go 100 mile without stopping at a rest area
sam
Ok maybe the 3rd thing to go is. 
Hey and 100 miles is dam good.I cant go that long most of the time.
SCOOP
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ctastang
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From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 06:08 PM
How about buying an actual gift or two AND do the gift certificate/gift card/cash thing? That way you are actually picking out a gift as well as contributing to something the recipient really wants.Carole ------------------
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Mike65
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From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 09:14 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Yes but we all know whats the 1st thing to go with age. SCOOP
SCOOP, what is the first think to go with age? Your mind, I cant remember.
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-01-2001 10:19 PM
I think gift certificates are great gifts. ------------------
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UnbridledFury
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posted 12-01-2001 10:44 PM
Gift certificates are great - as long as I can get some good stuff - car parts, computer parts. A gift certificate for McD's just don't cut it! ------------------
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Dave Gibson
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posted 12-01-2001 11:14 PM
Don,
In my early days in the Navy, it was always easier for me to send cash for Christmas to my parents and sister. Of course the cash went with a very nice card and personal note from me to them.
Now, dad gets a new NPD catalog telling him to circle all the parts he needs for his '66. Works for Christmas, B-day, and fathers day. Also keeps mom happy. Gift certificates also work nicely. Dave & Terri ------------------
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Big D
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From: WELLS, NEVADA
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posted 12-02-2001 01:37 AM
Here's the story...My parents split up when I was in the 3rd grade... And so did our family of 5 kids...
I never got to see my dad much after that... When I was eleven,,, He bought & sent me one of the best baseball gloves you could get at the time... And baseball was my passion... I'm 52 now and I still remember it as if it were yesterday... On my 18th birthday, he sent me a card with $2 in it,,, and I can remember that like it was yesterday... he wasn't broke... Can you see the difference... By the way my dad is 86 and he is alive and well and I am going to see him at Christmas... We are going to rebuild his kitchen for him...
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Big D
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posted 12-02-2001 01:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by UnbridledFury:
A gift certificate for McD's just don't cut it!
Hey George,,, They do around my house... McDonald's,,, "It's my kind of Place"... Don McDonald
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UnbridledFury
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From: Tacoma, WA
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posted 12-02-2001 01:44 AM
LOL @ Big D I guess it would be! ------------------
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-02-2001 02:03 AM
Don,your right about it's the thought not the size of the gift.If its hard to find something for some one your trying to hard.
Your story made good sense and it's that has happen to me too.SCOOP. ------------------
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AKBOSSMAN
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From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-03-2001 03:15 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Don,your right about it's ............. the size ......If its hard ......your trying .........
Your .......too.SCOOP.
HeeeHee
Thanks Don!
Oppps.
Gift Certif's are fine I'll e-mail you my address!
Remember I't is better to give than to recieve.....
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv
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posted 12-03-2001 08:55 PM
Ok Wayne,so you know how to edit. SCOOP
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