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Gifting a second hand gift?

kerstee View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:35 PM Post #1
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I have found a lovely wooden kids sink/cooker/washing set on gumtree in perfect condition. I was thinking that it would be the perfect gift for my niece (the only girl in a family full of boys!). The kitchen is something that she could play with for years, and is much much nicer than the plastic kitchens that are around. There is no way I could afford a similar piece brand new, let alone all 3 pieces so was wondering what the general consensus is on gifting a secondhand gift? Would you/have you done it?

~Mummy~Mel~ View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:43 PM Post #2
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I dont see it being a problem as long as you give it a clean and ask the mum first to see if she was ok with second hand things. Edited: iPhone errors! This post has been edited by ~Mummy~Mel~: 29/12/2012, 03:45 PM

Gumnut82 View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:44 PM Post #3
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Can you ask the parents what they'd think of the idea? It would depend a lot on their attitude toward second hand stuff...

Sassy Dingo View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:45 PM Post #4
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Go for it. It's still new to her. I've given and received second hand gifts before and it didn't even cross my mind to think it odd. The only time that second hand is not appropriate is personal care items (IMO).

~chiquita~ View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:46 PM Post #5
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I haven't done it but my sister has. She just mentions they're second hand and that's it. If it's in good condition and totally awesome I don't see what the problem is? There are many treasures to be found second hand. I love wooden toys but they are hard to find and very expensive. Personally, I'd be thrilled if DS received a gift like that. Go for it.

Princess.cranky.... Princess.cranky.pants View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:50 PM Post #6
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I think it sounds great. No issues at all with secondhand as long as it's in good condition.

snuffles View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:53 PM Post #7
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Same as PPs. If it's in good condition, clean etc then go for it.

Guest_3Keiki_*	29/12/2012, 03:55 PM Post #8


Would some people really NOT be ok with this kind of 2nd gift??? I think it is a great idea, I have bought a lot of stuff for my kids 2nd hand as gifts, the wooden things I have always repainted first to look especially shiny. I am floored that pps are concerned that the parents wouldn't be ok with it and to ask first.....

TiredbutHappy View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 03:58 PM Post #9
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I'm all for 2nd hand toys and clothes etc if they're clean and in good condition, my kids wouldn't care, as PP said, it's new to them!

amabanana View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 04:05 PM Post #10
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I love giving second hand things (in good condition and in good taste!) as gifts but sometimes I feel a bit 'funny' about it and so buy something new to go with it. Ie, a saucepan set from IKEA to go with the kitchen. But, that's just my issue. I'm sure the person recieving the gift doesn't actually care. lol

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