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heatherjean8737 · 05-07-2008, 03:31 PM

I always go over.....I just love giving presents and seeing my buddy so happy when they open their gift. If I go to different stores, I always forget what I got at the store before and that is how I go wayyy over....hehe.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 05-07-2008, 03:51 PM

i always go over...$20 doesn't go very far...eheh...but we are happy will whatever we get...

luckylady · 05-07-2008, 04:17 PM

Oh no......am I supposed to keep track????

LOL

Kidding. I know the least limit is $20, and I truely don't keep a detailed tracking of how much I spend, but I know I'm normally probably closer to the $40-$50+ range. I keep trying to stop, but then I find another little bargain........and another......and, oh, look at this!......and, this is sooo cute......I could go on and on.

Just have fun..........I know I do!

mypreciouspups · 05-07-2008, 04:30 PM

I think it is so much fun just watching these threads.. I missed it again..darn

I was going to be traveling home from florida and was so afraid to give it a shot this time..but I am already stock piling.. if I see something I like I am getting it and putting it away..lol

i just so enjoy watching the dogs with their parcels..anne

Gracie2006 · 05-07-2008, 05:09 PM

To be honest, I don't keep track. $20 goes in a heartbeat. I just do what I feel I can and what feels right.

TootiesMom · 05-07-2008, 06:02 PM

I know I go over but just not sure how much.... but I agree, Hope would be happy with any gift she gets... we just enjoy buying gifts for others!
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Sookie · 05-08-2008, 07:03 AM

It would be impossible for me to spend a mere $20. I go way overboard and enjoy every minute of it. It's all about my buddy!

Yorkiedaze · 05-08-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aquinn

I think I may fall into the overboard category. I re-read the rules and saw that $20 is the guideline. Is this really what people usually spend?

I just wanted to ask because I have already gone over $40 and am not even close to done shopping yet. I don't want to go SO overboard that my secret buddy feels bad about what "he or she" got "his or her" secret buddy. I know I would feel bad if I stuck to the $20 budget and got a box worth significantly more.

What do you guys think? What do people REALLY spend on this usually?

It seems like everyone is trying to outdo the other and is the very reason I stopped signing up. I think it would have been far more fun if everyone had stuck with the $20.00 max.

heatherjean8737 · 05-08-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

It seems like everyone is trying to outdo the other and is the very reason I stopped signing up. I think it would have been far more fun if everyone had stuck with the $20.00 max.

I don't really think that is true. I just think a lot of people like buying for other people's babies and don't even realize how much they are spending until they put it in the box. Or at least that is how I am. You shouldn't stop doing it just because some people spend over the $20 limit. Everyone is happy when they get new and different goodies no matter how much they cost. Hope you can join next time and join in on the fun!

wookie · 05-08-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by heatherjean8737

I don't really think that is true. I just think a lot of people like buying for other people's babies and don't even realize how much they are spending until they put it in the box. Or at least that is how I am. You shouldn't stop doing it just because some people spend over the $20 limit. Everyone is happy when they get new and different goodies no matter how much they cost. Hope you can join next time and join in on the fun!

I agree with you. I don't think its about competition but the constant love of spoiling this breed. As for me, every time I know I'm heading to my aunt's house I always have something for Noogie (Squeekie's big brother). Even at my local Starbucks, I see this little old lady every day with her yorkie sipping her coffee outside and her yorkie is always dressed up with the same coat.

Gosh I felt so bad, so one day I gave them a new sweater. She was so delighted! It felt so good to have brighten up her day.

Mybabyboymax · 05-08-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by heatherjean8737

I don't really think that is true. I just think a lot of people like buying for other people's babies and don't even realize how much they are spending until they put it in the box.

you hit it right on the head! thats exactly what happens lol

KathyinCali · 05-08-2008, 10:20 AM

This is our second (Yorkie Talk) Gift exchange. I do go over the limit but with the economy and everything that everyone has going on I would be more than happy with someone sticking to the $20 guideline. It's supposed to be fun and no one needs to be burdened these days especially. I also go with what I like, and when I'm gifting someone I prefer quality over quantity so it may not be a big huge box but my gift is thought out, and comes from the heart.

wookie · 05-08-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

This is our second (Yorkie Talk) Gift exchange. I do go over the limit but with the economy and everything that everyone has going on I would be more than happy with someone sticking to the $20 guideline. It's supposed to be fun and no one needs to be burdened these days especially. I also go with what I like, and when I'm gifting someone I prefer quality over quantity so it may not be a big huge box but my gift is thought out, and comes from the heart.

I agree with you too

erino77 · 05-08-2008, 10:45 AM

we have only done 1 other GE before and we went over. After I packed up the goody box I added everything up and we were in the 5x's the minimum limit range, lol! But my goodness did we have a blast spending it

The $20 limit is absolutely
fine with me though. What counts is that the gifts come from the heart and my babies and I will enjoy anything and everything we receive

Remember to just have fun!

yorkiesmiles · 05-08-2008, 10:53 AM

Bubba did the last GE and that was our first experience - frankly it's just the excitement of getting something in the mail that someone else picked out

-- it's not about how much they spent. But it's so fun to see what someone else has in their area of the country and what they can find. So a $20 goodie box would be so much fun! We will be thrilled with the experience regardless of what we uncover. It's not tit for tat. I don't want this to be a competition - I can only do so much and I recognize that so many others can only do so much. This is for fun and the love our sweet furbabies

05-07-2008, 03:31 PM	#16
heatherjean8737 My little furbutts Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,598	I always go over.....I just love giving presents and seeing my buddy so happy when they open their gift. If I go to different stores, I always forget what I got at the store before and that is how I go wayyy over....hehe. __________________ Heather, Benji & Bella

05-07-2008, 03:51 PM	#17
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 9,487 Blog Entries: 5	i always go over...$20 doesn't go very far...eheh...but we are happy will whatever we get... __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

05-07-2008, 04:17 PM	#18
luckylady Living My Dream X 4! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,749	Oh no......am I supposed to keep track???? LOL Kidding. I know the least limit is $20, and I truely don't keep a detailed tracking of how much I spend, but I know I'm normally probably closer to the $40-$50+ range. I keep trying to stop, but then I find another little bargain........and another......and, oh, look at this!......and, this is sooo cute......I could go on and on. Just have fun..........I know I do! __________________ Rose,Lucky, Lexie, Toby, & Halle CrAzY ClUb MeMbEr-LGC Members Positive Post Pledgee

05-07-2008, 04:30 PM	#19
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 3,683	I think it is so much fun just watching these threads.. I missed it again..darn I was going to be traveling home from florida and was so afraid to give it a shot this time..but I am already stock piling.. if I see something I like I am getting it and putting it away..lol i just so enjoy watching the dogs with their parcels..anne __________________ Kacee, Kandie, Princess Grace, and Maravilhosa anne/pooh's mum my yorkies are my life

05-07-2008, 05:09 PM	#20
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 3,844	To be honest, I don't keep track. $20 goes in a heartbeat. I just do what I feel I can and what feels right. __________________ I love my precious babies Gracie and Holly! Gracie Wuvs Bailey! Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls!

05-07-2008, 06:02 PM	#21
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,756	I know I go over but just not sure how much.... but I agree, Hope would be happy with any gift she gets... we just enjoy buying gifts for others! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

05-08-2008, 07:03 AM	#22
Sookie I LUV KALINA & MATTY Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 3,079 Blog Entries: 2	It would be impossible for me to spend a mere $20. I go way overboard and enjoy every minute of it. It's all about my buddy! __________________ Susan, Kalina, and Matty Lu Kalina Deiter God Bless America

05-08-2008, 10:20 AM	#27
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,694	This is our second (Yorkie Talk) Gift exchange. I do go over the limit but with the economy and everything that everyone has going on I would be more than happy with someone sticking to the $20 guideline. It's supposed to be fun and no one needs to be burdened these days especially. I also go with what I like, and when I'm gifting someone I prefer quality over quantity so it may not be a big huge box but my gift is thought out, and comes from the heart. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

05-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#29
erino77 Luvn my Furkiddos K&K! Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	we have only done 1 other GE before and we went over. After I packed up the goody box I added everything up and we were in the 5x's the minimum limit range, lol! But my goodness did we have a blast spending it The $20 limit is absolutely fine with me though. What counts is that the gifts come from the heart and my babies and I will enjoy anything and everything we receive Remember to just have fun! __________________ Erin, Koda & Kammie AKA K&K! Proud member of THE CRAZY CLUB & official member of The Little Gentleman's Club!

05-08-2008, 10:53 AM	#30
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,970	Bubba did the last GE and that was our first experience - frankly it's just the excitement of getting something in the mail that someone else picked out -- it's not about how much they spent. But it's so fun to see what someone else has in their area of the country and what they can find. So a $20 goodie box would be so much fun! We will be thrilled with the experience regardless of what we uncover. It's not tit for tat. I don't want this to be a competition - I can only do so much and I recognize that so many others can only do so much. This is for fun and the love our sweet furbabies __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club *Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.* Last edited by yorkiesmiles; 05-08-2008 at 10:54 AM.