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When you buy or give gifts to people, do you have rough dollar amount in mind that you are willing to spend?

Asked by jca2 (16826points) October 21st, 2019

I was reminded of this by this question: https://www.fluther.com/217013/do-you-know-anyone-who-is-cheap/

When giving a gift, do you have a rough dollar amount that you are willing to spend?

For me, it’s usually 30–60 dollars. If it’s a close relative, more in the area of $100.

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zenvelo's avatar

Yes, but it varies by person and event.

Once in a lifetime achievements (graduations, special accomplishments) of young person – $100

Birthdays- family, regular – $35 to $60, plus dinner. Notable birthdays- $100

Wedding presents – $100 for children of friends, up to $250 for relatives.

janbb's avatar

Yes, but it varies by person and event.

lucillelucillelucille's avatar

Yes, for it is a direct reflection of my love for them.Lol!
If I give someone a painting, it means that I am head over heels. :)

ARE_you_kidding_me's avatar

Yes, out of necessity. When you have dozens on nieces and nephews and kids of friends to buy for it starts to add up quick. For a very special occasion that may be different.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Right @ARE_you_kidding_me? And I have 10 grandchildren, plus my own 3 children. Man, it gets ridiculously expensive.

I can’t put any dollar amount on my love for my kids.

jca2's avatar

Oh, yeah, for a wedding, it’s about $150.

KNOWITALL's avatar

Same as the OP. 50 or 100, depending. Last spring all the grads about killed my checking acct ha!

Dutchess_III's avatar

I honestly look for things I really think they’d like first, then look at price. I want to get these jeans for my 16 year old granddaughter. They say they were originally $80 something, and I would not spend that much on a growing kid, but they’re on sale for $40. That’s doable.

rebbel's avatar

We (Dutch) give euros.

BackinBlack's avatar

If I’m buying a gift for someone I never spend less than $30. For most people I stick with $45—$65 range. Christmas is different though, I’ll spend a lot more.

Dutchess_III's avatar

I wouldn’t spend $30 on a toddler! No way.

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