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To ask what you would buy with the money from selling something very sentimental

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shakeituntilyoumakeit · 04/01/2020 22:08

I am selling something that means a lot to me but I don’t use. It has enormous sentimental value but I’ve had it for ten years since I inherited it and haven’t used it once and it’s making me feel sad it not being used. I’ve arranged to sell it for probably quite a bit less than it’s worth as once I made the decision I just wanted to get it over with. What would you buy with £50? I could just put it towards grocery shopping for January but because it was so special I feel like I wanted to buy something nice with the money? AIBU to ask for ideas?

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CircleofWillis · 04/01/2020 22:39

Is there anyone in the family or a friend who would appreciate and use it?

Gabrielknight · 04/01/2020 22:39

Don't sell it. Memories are worth more than £50. You'll regret it...

MondeoFan · 04/01/2020 22:40

I wouldn't sell it. It sounds lovely and I think you'll regret it

CherryPavlova · 04/01/2020 22:42

I’m not particularly sentimental about objects. I would either sell and buy something I liked such as a pair of earrings or a nice photo frame probably. £50 isn’t really enough to do much more with, is it? I think I’d rather have something I used than something sitting rotting or rusting.

CircleofWillis · 04/01/2020 22:42

However if you do sell it I would put the money towards jewelry.

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shakeituntilyoumakeit · 04/01/2020 22:42

It’s so helpful for everyone’s responses because I thought if people said don’t get of it I’d waver but it’s just shown me I’ve made my mind up. I don’t mind never seeing it again as long as someone is using it. I’ve even had a conversation in my head with my imaginary granddaughter when shes said why on earth did you sell it and I don’t feel bad at all!

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Sauvignonblanket · 04/01/2020 22:46

I would buy jewellery you could wear every day or a silver photo frame for a print of the person who meant so much.

Gabrielknight · 04/01/2020 22:48

I'd be gutted if my mum had got rid of my grandmothers sewing machine. It's never used and not worth alot (the old singer table type) but it's beautiful and it makes me feel closer to my grandmother who died about 20 years ago. But each to their own I guess....

MereDintofPandiculation · 04/01/2020 22:52

You don't have to buy something straight away. Set the £50 aside until you realise there's something that you do want which would fit the bill. Either something beautiful which you will see every day, or something useful that will give you pleasure when you use it.

Happygirl79 · 04/01/2020 22:54

Give it to someone in the family who will use it

LEELULUMPKIN · 04/01/2020 22:57

Do you have a garden OP? As you have decided to sell it, how about something for the garden that you can enjoy and remind you of the person who gave you the machine.

A tree or rose bushes,
Garden Bench or even a really nice bird table or hedgehog house to encourage new life and new beginnings.

All of those things would be a nice reminder that life goes on and our precious memories last forever.

So to answer your original question, I would use the money on any of the above.

TheMemoryLingers · 04/01/2020 22:57

Not quite the same thing, but I was left a small amount of money by an elderly relative, and I bought an antique ornament with it which now sits in my living room - I often think of my relative when I look at it.

Elphame · 04/01/2020 22:59

For just £50 I'd rather keep it.

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shakeituntilyoumakeit · 04/01/2020 23:00

OH THANK YOU! a tree is just perfect!!! Thank you thank you!

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shakeituntilyoumakeit · 04/01/2020 23:01

I’m googling cherry trees right now!!! Thanks so much all!

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DartmoorChef · 04/01/2020 23:03

Buy yourself something that can be attached to the sentiment. A photo frame to put a pic of the person you inherited from, or an antique silver needle case (depending on your style they make a great accessory to wear too and it has the sewing connection and will be something that reminds you)

To ask what you would buy with the money from selling something very sentimental
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shakeituntilyoumakeit · 04/01/2020 23:03

If I knew how to add a photo on this I would take a photo of how much I’m smiling right now this is PERFECT. I can try and make her cake and her jam every year!

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LEELULUMPKIN · 04/01/2020 23:09

You are welcome! :)

EmmiJay · 04/01/2020 23:13

Take a "artsy" picture of it, and frame it. At least you have that. Then sell it and buy something nice for yourself.

DeRigueurMortis · 04/01/2020 23:17

Glad you've come to a decision OP.

That said I have my GGM's Singer machine and I wouldn't part with it - in fact I still use it!

I have a brilliant electric Janome sewing machine but for some things the precision of the manual Singer is just better (and frankly it's just a beautiful thing with its wooden box and black/gold construction).

Gibbonsgibbonsgibbons · 04/01/2020 23:52

Oh how lovely; enjoy your cherry tree (& cake & jam!)

StrongerThanIThought76 · 05/01/2020 00:02

I still have my dgp's sewing machine. But I DID sell some of her old jewellery which wasn't at all my style and just sat in a drawer. I treated myself to some new jewellery which I wear every day and I treasure, and I think of her a lot when I catch my reflection when I'm wearing it.

Tree is a good choice OP. Enjoy it, and the memories.

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