Asking for used items for birthday presents?

Simonaaaa

DD's 2nd birthday is coming up at the end of June.  I want to include a note with her invitation that lets people know that it is not necessary to buy new items for her presents.  However, I don't want it to sound like a gift is expected (even though I know everyone will bring a gift.  I mean, it's a birthday party for the cutest 2-year old ever!).  ( ; 

What do you think of this:

In the spirit of being eco-friendly, we welcome previously-used items as gifts.

Other suggestions/feedback is greatly appreciated. 

Joes_love

IMO, it's never appropriate to mention gifts in an invite.  if someone asks you outside of the invite, then you can let them know you'd prefer gently used/second hand.

*speedracer*

agree with the PP. 

i always tell my MIL that we like used stuff, but she loves to shop.  it's something i'd bring up in conversation, like if they ask what she wants/needs/has, but keep in mind that not everyone is comfortable shopping in resale type stores or choosing used things for someone else's kid.

karelaorange

In theory I agree with the PP's.  But if someone told me they don't mind used gifts I probably wouldn't take it to heart.  If they put it in an invite I would.  I'm usually appalled when someone mentions gifts in an invite, but if I saw something like this it would actually make me happy:

"The best gift you can give us your presence.  However, if you feel compelled to provide presents as well (and please don't feel compelled), in the spirit of eco-friendliness we LOVE used items and garage sale finds."

 

RubyRed1085

karelaorange:

In theory I agree with the PP's.  But if someone told me they don't mind used gifts I probably wouldn't take it to heart.  If they put it in an invite I would.  I'm usually appalled when someone mentions gifts in an invite, but if I saw something like this it would actually make me happy:

"The best gift you can give us your presence.  However, if you feel compelled to provide presents as well (and please don't feel compelled), in the spirit of eco-friendliness we LOVE used items and garage sale finds."

 

I love this.

Simonaaaa

In theory I agree with the PP's.  But if someone told me they don't mind used gifts I probably wouldn't take it to heart.  If they put it in an invite I would.  I'm usually appalled when someone mentions gifts in an invite, but if I saw something like this it would actually make me happy:

 

karelaorange:

  

"The best gift you can give us your presence.  However, if you feel compelled to provide presents as well (and please don't feel compelled), in the spirit of eco-friendliness we LOVE used items and garage sale finds."

I love this, too!  ( :