I keep seeing people sell things in the forums that they state was a gift and they already have something just like it or don't want it.
I have always cherished things that someone gave to me as a gift and have never sold anything given as a gift. I have taken something back and changed for a different size or a different color(usually clothes). If someone thinks enough of me to give me a gift it just seems wrong to sell it.
What are your feelings on this? I was just wondering
Depends on who gave it you lol... I know what you mean though.
There are a lot of factors for me. It depends who gave it to me, the situation, and what it is.
I know what you are saying Tom I used to be just like you. I always kept stuff given to me no matter what it was until I ran out of room and had to get rid of some stuff. Clothing was always the worst for me.
I have never sold a new gift I have always used what people give me or exchanged it for something I could use. I have some family members that know I love to fish, but know nothing about fishing. I hate to say it but a Zebco 33 is not going to get used, but the crankbaits I get when I exchange it may though. When I give a gift I always try to include a gift receipt so someone can get something they can use if what I get them does not work for them. I would much rather they exchange it than not use it.
I have had several hobbies. I tend to switch hobbies based on the way the wind blows. There have been gifts that were related to hobbies I got out of that I sold and did not feel bad about it and I do not really think that is wrong to do. I got the intended use out of it.
Now there are also gifts that people have put a lot of thought in. Those are the ones I never get rid of.
I do not carry a knife but have been given quite few that really nice. I will use one for something every now and then.
To exchange a gift for something else is not the same as selling one to me. You do not always get the right size or color.
If I give someone a gift it is theirs and whatever they do with it is up to them.
David Blanton
Stratos 201XLE
Just sing "Feelings" and sell sell sell...life as it is...
I have a family gun 100 years old (gift)...worth $300-750.
If I needed the $$$ its a goner...we are only passing thru life...
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I thought about it for a long time, then gave Rodney a bag of baits the other day. So he better use them instead of sell them, cause he'll make more money fishing them....
Or.... ( hmmmmm ) maybe not....
Richard
ChampioN/Mercury
High Rock Lake NC
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 203 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thought about it for a long time, then gave Rodney a bag of baits the other day. So he better use them instead of sell them, cause he'll make more money fishing them....
Or.... ( hmmmmm ) maybe not....
They'll never see the water if they aren't shakey head baits! Hey, anybody need a new rod or reel? Rodney will be selling them all "as new" in a couple years, well, all but the shakey head stuff!
After last Saturday someone could have bought boat and all cheap. I did snag one with a crankbait I think he was swimming along and the crankbait slapped him in the face
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