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Just opened my Christmas present from my husband and gutted...

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3littlemincemeatpies · 09/12/2019 12:35

Just that really, we are a bit skint and it’s something that would never have been on my radar and would have been so happy and shocked to wake up to on Christmas morning and not only have I ruined the surprise for myself but am going to have to tell him that I have seen it as have opened the packaging...

Genuinely wondering if I can blame it on the dog!! Blush

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TokyoSushi · 09/12/2019 12:37

You're gutted with the present, or that you've ruined the surprise?

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BillieEilish · 09/12/2019 12:39

Hmm very confused.

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3littlemincemeatpies · 09/12/2019 12:40

Sorry to clarify, I’m gutted I have ruined the surprise, not gutted at what he’s bought me! Confused

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BillywilliamV · 09/12/2019 12:40

I’d say she loves the present, gutted that she’s spoilt the surprise

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P1nkHeartLovesCake · 09/12/2019 12:41

Why did you open it??

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savethecat · 09/12/2019 12:41

Cany you not just wrap it up again?

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SleepingStandingUp · 09/12/2019 12:42

Why did you open it?

Rip it open or just peel a corner?

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OrangeZog · 09/12/2019 12:43

Can too reorder it to be delivered again and return the one you have bought?

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RightOnTheEdge · 09/12/2019 12:44

Aw OP that's a shame.
Is there really no way you can wrap it back up or change the packaging without him knowing?

At least he got you something thoughtful and a surprise. I thought it was going to be one of those threads where he'd got you a toaster or a set of tea towels or something.

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Butterflycookie · 09/12/2019 12:44

What is it?

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AnneLovesGilbert · 09/12/2019 12:46

Why did you open it? (Cancel the cheque)

If it didn’t have your name on it you shouldn’t have been poking around...

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Bogiesaremyonlyfriend · 09/12/2019 12:47

Happened to me in reverse, bought dh lego train as a surprise and he opened it. I just wrapped it up for Christmas regardless, was a bit gutted but he still got the present and enjoys it. Me and dh share Amazon account so I know all the things he has got me as I got notifications!

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Sparklybaublefest · 09/12/2019 12:47

I was thinking fish

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managedmis · 09/12/2019 12:47

Righto

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WhentheRabbitsWentWild · 09/12/2019 13:03

Was it addressed to your husband ?

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3littlemincemeatpies · 09/12/2019 13:03

I opened it because I have been ordering a lot of stuff on Amazon and the account is in his name so that’s what on all the packaging. He’s normally so last minute and also hasn’t told me he is expecting anything with a wink so didn’t even think...

I’m going to have a look but in one of these courier bags so not sure how seamless of will be!! Confused

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OhWellThatsJustGreat · 09/12/2019 13:06

If the repackage isn't seamless, can you make it look like you started opening it, realised you haven't ordered it and give it to him when he comes home and say you started opening it but realised it wasn't something you'd ordered before you'd fully opened it???

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MarianaMoatedGrange · 09/12/2019 13:08

Are you sure it's for you?

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User478 · 09/12/2019 13:08

Maybe it's not for you

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TuttiCutie · 09/12/2019 13:09

Let's hope it is actually for you Grin

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TitsInAbsentia · 09/12/2019 13:16

Wrap it back up and start rehearsing your surprised face...I don't see what the problem is?

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3littlemincemeatpies · 09/12/2019 13:16

Grin

It definitely is as something I’d pointed out in passing a few weeks ago.

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ArlenesWoodBurningStove · 09/12/2019 13:19

Is it a diamond necklace or a Joni Mitchell CD? Grin

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3littlemincemeatpies · 09/12/2019 13:19

@TitsInAbsentia It’s not wrapped, it just arrived in the post in a couriers bag, I have now ripped the bag open, I can’t just wrap it back up and blame the Elves!! Grin

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3littlemincemeatpies · 09/12/2019 13:20

@ArlenesWoodBurningStove these is a diamond!! Grin

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