higher priced items on registry
Hi all,
I heard through the grapevine today that some people are annoyed that I dont have any higher priced items left on my registry. I probably had about 5 to begin- a $400 stroller, my bedding which was about $300 total, a rocker thingy which was $170 and a $170 car seat. Anyway, my shower is NEXT WEEKEND and my hubby is getting calls from people saying that there is " nothing left".
I am annoyed because, honestly, there is A TON of stuff left- in fact it scares me how much there is left- no one has bought some major things like a crib mattress, car seat adaptor, etc.
So, my question is- do I add on some higher priced items for the heck of it or do I just let them deal and but what I need. I cant ever imagine complaining about what is on someone's registry! Its not like all I have on there is butt paste and a thermometer or something! Uuugh!
Re: higher priced items on registry
I told my parents when they complained that we bought all the higher priced items( crib, dresser, car seat and stroller set) already that instead of something really pricey they could just find a few smaller things that they really liked and do it that way or like my dad did get a gift card and a teddy bear.
I didn't want to have things bought that I would never use and would take up space, so I didn't add expensive items to my registry just to have that stuff on there.
someone gave me a crib, changing table, night stand, etc- so I dont really need any of that stuff.
I like PPs suggestion about returning stuff for store credit. But that also creates more work for you, so I don't know if I'd go that route or not. I'm not sure how you're diapering, but if your CD, you could always add a few sets of diapers. They run about $100 each. Or, if not, maybe an extra bedding set? But don't put stuff on there just to appease people.
I would just tell DH to suggest combining things or getting gift cards if they call to complain. Just make sure he doesn't say "Irishsmiles told me to tell you to just buy a bunch of little stuff."
It's certainly nice that you have people who want to splurge on you a bit, but like you said, they chose to wait this long, so they should've expected something like this. The majority of items on my registry are $20-$60, with a few higher priced items and a bunch of little stuff. We already got the furniture we need, so the only big stuff left is a car seat, cosleeper, Ergo, swing, and high chair.
You could always put a really expensive breast pump on there. Maybe that'll teach them to complain about what's on a registry
I would not. You are more likely to get the necessary items you originally wanted if you stick to your list. Don't let people pressure you, maybe have your husband say something like that is so thoughtful, but we really would appreciate some of the more practical items as well.
My MIL jumped at the chance to buy 2 of our 3 "large" items. I was honestly just as if not more thankful to my friend who bought an array of our smaller neccasaties.
Hubs and I had a couple of higher-priced items on the registry, as well as lots of lower-priced stuff. I would add the higher-priced things... Maybe people could chip in together and get them? If you know the person who is hosting your shower well, maybe tell them that an idea to give people who ask is to pool their money w/ a group to get a bigger item? I told my boss (and good friend) that this might be possible for something on our list, but it never panned out. She did pass along the info, though. In the end my DH and I ended up buying the expensive bouncer & a couple of other higher-priced items on our own, but his mom & dad got us our Britax stroller & car seat, and also our breast pump. My mom got us the crib & mattress. We actually asked for those before even making a registry (after doing research) to get the bigger purchases out of the way.
Good luck! I hope it goes well!
I'm in the same boat. Had my home shower today and SO many of my big ticket items were purchased (apparently early from what I'm told). Now my school shower is coming and I'm hearing the "There's nothing left" comments. When I went on and looked tonight after my shower I see there is plenty left that I need! Bottles, mattress, crib sheets, sleepers, sleep sack, swaddle blankets,......the list goes on! It may no be a BIG item....but a needed and necessary one!
I understand that it is my responsibility to provide for baby and of course I will! However, don't say there's nothing left when there's plenty! I don't want to add big ticket items just for sake of returning them!