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To think this is too much for a present?

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Bambambini · 25/07/2014 19:21

Husband takes 12 yr old shopping for his friends birthday present. I told him that the mum said a snazzy t shirt or such would go down well. I also said usual limit is about 10 pounds - up to 15 pounds at a stretch. I come home and a 35 pound football jersey is sitting (45 but reduced to 35). I'm not happy and think the mum might not appreciate such an expensive present (I know I wouldn't). Husband thinks I'm just being a spoiler, I tell him it's not about the money but extravagant gifts aren't usually done and look showy. Now doubting myself and maybe I'm just being a grouch and mean. So AIBU?

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FrankSaysNo · 25/07/2014 21:20

If it is in a sale it will be last years kit, so £35 is quite a lot for an out of date item.

Nottinghill1 · 25/07/2014 21:23

Take it back.

watchtower · 25/07/2014 21:24

Def take it back.

I had a relatively new friend who was like this with presents, just as I was going onto maternity leave with DD1.

I found it really awkward - she turned up at my DC birthday party once with a bottle of Laurent Perrier for me and flowers.

I know she could afford it, nice gesture etc but it was just really uncomfortable.

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