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Toy- Is it Worth it?

jgilesslpjgilesslp member
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So a few months ago my son saw "Dance Star Mickey" in the store and LOVED it.  I considered buying it but we ended up buying him a great tool set and a riding tractor.  He will love this.  Today, Mickey was on TV as the "IT" toy.  My son is asking for it now.  Is it worth hunting it down at a marked up price or even paying $70 for?  At 2 years old I wonder if he will even miss Mickey and/or play with it that much when he gets his other toys.  I can't believe this Christmas craze is already hitting at 2 y/o for the perfect toy.  I didn't start Christmas shopping as soon as i usually do b/c my son just had surgery Monday so that was on my mind.  Wondering if the toy is worth it for a 2 y/o esp. since he will be getting two other big things I know he will love.  What are your thoughts?
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Re: Toy- Is it Worth it?

  • momtoRaegan041008momtoRaegan041008 member
    In my opinion, I don't think it is worth $70.  I too saw it and thought it was the cutest ever and I'm sure my daughter would love it, but then the price tag made me think does she really need it?  I honestly don't think your son is going to go through his life saying how upset he is because he didn't get that Mickey for Christmas when he was 2, mabye when he is 10.  I put a budget on Christmas this year.  We got our daughter ther Fisher Price IXL, 2 games and a few other smaller things.  That's all she is getting.  I feel like the Grinch, but quite frankly, she's only going to be entertained a few months by the stuff and then it will just collect dust.  You can always wait and see if they mark him down after Christmas and save for Easter or your child's birthday.

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  • VTbride05VTbride05 member

    IMHO less is more. Kids dont need a lot. I have a 5 year old niece who is stressing my SIL out b/c she wants everything and is used to getting everything she says that she likes. For us we get one big gift, some books and puzzles and stocking stuffers. Then the G'parents go crazy and we really appreciate that!  I also think that for a lot of money, or a big gift, it should be something that will grow with the child, not be a fad. Save the $70 and do something fun as a family around the holidays.

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  • jgilesslpjgilesslp member
    Good idea about after Christmas...I bet they will have it cheaper after since it is the "IT" toy. 
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    imageVTbride05:

    IMHO less is more. Kids dont need a lot. I have a 5 year old niece who is stressing my SIL out b/c she wants everything and is used to getting everything she says that she likes. For us we get one big gift, some books and puzzles and stocking stuffers. Then the G'parents go crazy and we really appreciate that!  I also think that for a lot of money, or a big gift, it should be something that will grow with the child, not be a fad. Save the $70 and do something fun as a family around the holidays.

    And congrats on the pregnancy!!! 

     Good  thoughts. I think I am just having a weak moment since my son just went through surgery Monday :) 

     Thanks for the congrats...I am having a hard time believing it is real...can't wait to see the heartbeat as I think it may sink in then...cautiously excited!

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  • thatjessiethatjessie
    My daughters father got her the dancing Elmo last year because she had to have it. She played with for a week and then was done. I say hold off on it and maybe do it as an easter gift?
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    imagethatjessie:
    My daughters father got her the dancing Elmo last year because she had to have it. She played with for a week and then was done. I say hold off on it and maybe do it as an easter gift?

     Good to know!

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  • AFSEAGOAFSEAGO
    Can you delegate it to someone else? Like have the grandparents buy it? Everyone asks me what to buy, so I pull out my list and give options to everyone else, mostly cause we buy big stuff...
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