12-01-2004, 02:11 PM
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Moderasaurus Rex
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 33,084
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Question.
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Yes, plus another gift of greater value that actually has the value at which it's priced.
Going into my scrooge mode, I've never understood paying excessive amounts for gifts simply because it's a gift. It's just throwing money away. If you want to spend more, buy more gifts or buy something else that is good. If you wouldn't buy the item yourself because it's just throwing away money, why buy it for someone else?
Example--my broker sends me a fruit basket every year. Not ordinary fruits, like pears, oranges, etc. such as Harry & David. No, it's some high-end "fruitier" in NYC that sends all nature of odd fruits--Kumquats, Asian pears, loquats, kiwis, and stranger shit I've never heard of. Personally, I'd be happier with the basic basket of pears. Or 5 of the basic baskets, which still would cost less.
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OK, cross Burger off the potlatch invite list.
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