Returning items, yes or no?

brooke&ryan&baby

So my MIL bought us the swing we registered for (Fischer Price Little Lamb) but now we found a very similar one ( Fischer Price Snugabunny ) used, but like new for less than half the price. Would it be tacky of us to return it considering MIL will be a frequent visitor in our home?

 

Fisher* On my iPad and it won't let me go back to edit w/out deleting. 

graciesmurf

If it were any other guest (friend/coworker) I'd say return it and use the extra $ for something else baby-related. 

It's not a homemade blanket or a treasured hand-me-down.  If she's already given you the swing than it's yours to do whatever you want with it.  But, IMO you shuld give her a heads up (if you're close to her) and offer her the difference in $ (which I'll bet she'll turn down).  That way if she notices she won't automatically be upset.

On the other hand; if your MIL is the type to be offended by this than I'd keep the swing she bought.

mhickey426

I would keep the New item and skip out on the used one

atcwag

I just looked at these 2 items on Amazon.  They are incredibly similer in look.  Do you think she would really notice?  I honestly would return the new one and get the used.  I wouldn't mention it.  I also would go with the Snugabunny just for the simple fact that you can plug it in!!!

1026pumpkin

MelRC117:

graciesmurf:

If it were any other guest (friend/coworker) I'd say return it and use the extra $ for something else baby-related. 

It's not a homemade blanket or a treasured hand-me-down.  If she's already given you the swing than it's yours to do whatever you want with it.  But, IMO you shuld give her a heads up (if you're close to her) and offer her the difference in $ (which I'll bet she'll turn down).  That way if she notices she won't automatically be upset.

On the other hand; if your MIL is the type to be offended by this than I'd keep the swing she bought.

This. I would imagine she would get the most bang for the buck. Also is the Little Lamb swing have a plug in or is it just batteries? We bought the Little Lamb used so I don't know if the newer models have the ability to plug in. We had to buy a new swing (the Snugabunny) and LOVE that you can just plug it in. 

This!

rhubarb123

I would definitely return it if you find one for 1/2 the price is excellent condition.  I'm sure she wouldn't mind since you can use the $$ for some other things you needed.  Maybe let her know what you picked up instead.  It would be different if it were sentimental...but a swing is not.

GreenMonkey1

How do you think your MIL would take it if you returned the swing?  My MIL would definitely notice and be hurt.  Even if I showed her the cost savings and offered the monetary difference to her.  So I personally would keep the gifted swing.  And I'm all for saving money and buying used. 

MIL did buy us stuff for which we didn't register andI know she won't notice I returned.  For example- one of those flexible foam tubs to bathe baby in the sink.  We bought a baby tub for $5 at a consignment shop and don't need the foam one.  That's $50 I will gladly use for diapers and MIL will never be the wiser.

moonglow_84

graciesmurf:

If it were any other guest (friend/coworker) I'd say return it and use the extra $ for something else baby-related. 

It's not a homemade blanket or a treasured hand-me-down.  If she's already given you the swing than it's yours to do whatever you want with it.  But, IMO you shuld give her a heads up (if you're close to her) and offer her the difference in $ (which I'll bet she'll turn down).  That way if she notices she won't automatically be upset.

On the other hand; if your MIL is the type to be offended by this than I'd keep the swing she bought.

All of this

shipsshoessealingwax

I'm all for getting bang for your buck, but when it comes to gifts I don't really feel it is my place because frankly it isn't MY buck.

If it is an item you would never use or you got a duplicate gift, then absolutely return it and use the money. But if it is something you specifically wanted until the moment something "better" came along... as the gift giver I would understand logically but my feelings would probably still be hurt. I would feel like you found my gift inadequate and just wanted my money.