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I feel so greedy right now but I'm a bit annoyed that a client gave me a gift card to REI instead of the money as a tip for the holidays.

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) Dec 9 '22, 04:44

I don't want a gift card to some place I have to spend the money. I want the money to do what I want but really to buy gifts for the people I love.

I feel so greedy being annoyed at getting a nice and thoughtful gift card but I rely on my Christmas tips and this kind of sucks.

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I shop at REI, I'll pay you $ for $ for it. I know I'm going to use it... -- nm - colin Dec 9, 06:09 1
- I emailed you. - Krusty Dec 9, 06:13
You can sell it on Craigslist or FB marketplace for like a 10% discount. -- nm - Kellyanne Scrabblestats Dec 9, 05:31
Also, why REI specifically? A generic gift card like Visa would be much better. I hate cards to specific stores. -- nm - Krusty Dec 9, 04:51 10
- REI's got stuff that's good for gifts. Yeah, it's outdoor focused but there's gadgets good for general travel, and a good selection of bike accesories - .🎄 Dec 9, 05:11 9
  - They're a good store, that's not my issue. I shop there and will likely shop there again in the future but not anytime soon. -- nm - Krusty Dec 9, 05:19
  - Sadly, I bought everything I need for the winter already. I bought a new jacket, new layering clothes, new gloves and more. I don't wait for it to get cold -- (edited) - Krusty Dec 9, 05:17 7
    - And all of my Christmas gifts are bought. I just want the tips to pay off my credit card. -- nm - Krusty Dec 9, 05:21 2
      - Ahh, okay got that. In that it doth suck. - .🎄 Dec 9, 05:23 1
        
        I'm going to look into those sites that let you sell your gift cards. If they'll give me enough I'll do that otherwise I'll use it like you said and - Krusty Dec 9, 05:26
    - I know, but those travel gadgets have been successful gifts for me. They're small, packable, and sometimes just nifty things no one would ever buy for - .🎄 Dec 9, 05:20 3
      - I bought all my Christmas gifts already. I didn't want to wait this year and I was done by last weekend. - Krusty Dec 9, 05:24 2
        
        Maybe talk to your friends and sell the gift card for cash to someone that would be willing to use it now? -- nm - Volnelk Dec 9, 05:26 1
        
        I'll ask around and see if anyone was planning to shop there. -- nm - Krusty Dec 9, 05:59

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I feel so greedy right now but I'm a bit annoyed that a client gave me a gift card to REI instead of the money as a tip for the holidays.

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