Just get a new one!?

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First time posting here so here goes...

When we got married, a few years ago, a friend of DH's went off piste on our wedding gift list and bought us another item(something functional) instead. We did mention we needed one, so it was quite thoughtful but we mostly had "nice to have" things on our list! The "annoying" thing was that it isn't a model or brand I wanted. But as someone had bought us one, it always seemed pointless to buy one over these years and it has worked fine.
Now my mum has offered to buy us something as a gift, so I have asked for this item. My DH was against it as this thing still worked "fine"! He said there are better things she could get us. Having this (newer version)item would make my life so much easier, especially now with children. WIBU, if I just went ahead and tell mum to just get it anyway?

Sorry it's not very specific, want to stay anonymous obvs, and I'm sure there are worst things in the world to worry about. But I would like some mumsnetters' perspectives .... so lay them on me please!

Hmm....don't go for the cordless Dyson. Go for the Shark Robot Duo - the cord won't matter when you feel how light the hand held is.

If it's Kenwood Chef vs Kitchen Aid the Kenwood wins hands down for me, so versatile, so style over substance is a big no.

What else could it be?.....

Gtech Air Ram.
I had a perfectly average hoover till a few months ago. My Mum came to stay and tried to use it, gave up after 5 minutes and went bought me the above and I swear it is the gift that has changed my life more than any other! It's AMAZING.

So if it's that, do it.

Actually if it's anything do it. Life's too short.

We have a family member who is a bargain hunter, which means we get gifted a cheap rubbish version of what we wanted they either doesn't work properly or doesn't last.

I'm looking forward to repaying the favour when they have children.

They are notoriously penny pinching and it can be quite embarrassing (and yes, they could afford quality they just think they are being frugal).

So I would get what you want!

I hate the GTEC Air Ram, it's rubbish. It may be brilliantly cordless and lightweight but it's hopeless at vacuuming!! Certainly not value for money...

Get the fucking Cordless Dyson, it is next on my REALLY REALLY WANT list :-) yes,your mistake was discussing it with DH, you didn't need to tell him, just present him with the facts after the event, we don't need to fill their pretty little heads with stuff that they really don't need to know about :-)

I had a go at my husband for coming home the other day having randomly bought a cordless dyson hoover (we have a dyson that he found in a skip three years ago and has restored to working condition- I wasn't consulted about that either!!) Two weeks later and I'm now loathe to admit that I actually love the cordless dyson- OP if this is indeed what you're after then go for it!!!!!! 😂😂😂

Oh I so want a cordless dyson probably irrelevant

Surely it can't be a hoover, who buys someone a hoover as a wedding gift? Especially if it's an off-list choice!

I've been in this situation with a microwave and hoover.

A relative tried to use the hoover and then took pity and bought me a decent one.

The microwave was a "gift" to unasked save me £20 - one on offer at place getting other stuff for. Was very old and an unbelievable size took all side space up. Was a relief when it broke - though then had to pay to get rid of and pay more for new one - but meant we had side space in the kitchen again which mead my life easier.

I'd say it's too late as she already been told and you don't want to mess her around.

Mind didn't involve wedding list - just items DH didn't think needed replacing as they worked.

My mum bought me a cordless Dyson when I was expecting DC1 and I have never been so grateful for a household appliance!

I hated my cordless Dyson so assuming it's that then I'm with your DH. YANBU to want a certain brand. YABU to ask for it as a gift for you both when your DH isn't keen. Can't you come up with another suggestion that you and DH can agree on?

We have just replaced our 4 year old Hotpoint dishwasher, it was absolutely shite from day one, so I have made it my mission to bitch and whine make him handwash the dishes that were not being washed properly, until I got the Miele that I wanted, only took 4 months , I have a lovely shiny Miele WITH A CUTLERY TRAY ! that washes everything perfectly :-)

Julia001 The Miele cutlery tray is why I won't swap mine for all the tea in china. heaven help me if/when it packs up!

OP, if this is a vacuum cleaner, or something similar, and you are the one that uses it, then go for the one you want. If he doesn't use it, then it's easy for him to say the old one will do.

Cutlery shelf in dishwasher is a necessity but other makes have cottoned on

supersunshinemum Bosch have some with cutlery trays too, Bosch was my second choice :-)

I meant sunshinesupermum :-)

My Bosch has a cutlery tray. We've had it for about 5 years now

Seriously though, should I buy the cordless Dyson? Our regular Dyson sounds like a jump jet taking off and it's about to blow up. Most important thing is that it picks up well...do I need one?

Sorry everyone for delayed reply! I guess if it's that obvious it's a cordless dyson then I might as well just admit it! Yes! I'd also consider a g tech. It's a present for the house, and I guess I was asking because I know dh is absolutely right. But would like a new as my thinking is that I could hoover more often and quickly too.
Plus I'm the main hooverer anyway.
I do admit that we could ask for something that we could all use like things for the garden though.

Oh and in response to the bridezilla comment, thanks for making a judgement based on one sentence. I think anyone irl who knows me will verify that I am/ was the complete opposite. Wedding list was traditional to most weddings. Maybe it's not trendy to do that anymore but I know our guests appreciated the convenience of shopping off our list

Yay. I won!

Go for it! Have had mone for 4 years now, bought it when living in a small flat just before DC1 was born and still think is fab. It will save you space and time, get DH to do all the vacuuming if he doesn't agree (win-win).