To me the GE is all about the experience. I have been in 5 ranging from 2008-2013 and I can honestly say that the experience is the most valuable part.
I personally do not believe a cap on spending is necessary. I have never seen anyone post feeling that their box was not adequate enough. Often times I tend to go a little overboard but that is just my nature, but I would never expect more than a few things. I love handmade items but I understand that not everyone is crafty, I am not very crafty myself but often find that somethings you can make very simply like toy boxes which are cute and offer a personal touch.
There is nothing more exciting than the day the box arrives on your front door and you bring out the camera and just have a blast opening it. It can be time consuming but I truly believe it is worth it. The way I see it is, sometimes I spend $40.00 on food going out to eat, or just something that is going to sit in my closet with the tag on until I donate it to goodwill. We are all in pressed financial times but you have a month to save up. Just saving $10 a week which can easily be saved by brewing coffee at home, or taking lunch to work just once a week.
I think this exchange like all things some will give more and some will give less but its not really about the gift its about getting to know very nice people on this message board, and provide a form of escape from our common day to day lives that can sometimes be mundane. |