Gifts from the sales. AIBU to think they don't count as 'in budget'?

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We have a £20 rule for buying gifts in the family.

SIL loves a bargain and admittedly has a great eye for bargains, so you always get something designer/ branded which she says she got reduced with codes/ in a sale. For my birthday she got me a mini make up set which is valued as £50.

It's not that I don't appreciate it, but I feel so pressured to reciprocate with an equally valuable present..... is that a bit ungrateful?

YABU and ungrateful. She’s being a savvy shopper and using her budget wisely.

Of course it counts as in budget.

YABU. Sounds like a nice problem to have frankly

Don’t be ridiculous. It’s in budget, of course it ‘counts’

Ah well, fair enough!

So you're annoyed at her gift?

Maybe ask her for tips so you can also take advantage of sales and codes if it bothers you so much?

Better than me. My family buy me presents in the sale which they think look £20 but are completely random from the sale bin and obviously reduced to £1.50.

No, my gift is very thoughtful, but it always makes me feel like my gifts to her/ the rest of the family are less valuable. I suspect that this will go down like a lead balloon but hey ho

It's in budget. I love the challenge like this but never expect anyone else to spend ages looking. If the budget is £20 then as long as you're spending £18-£20 you can't go wrong.

I sort of understand you OP, but as long as she's happy with what you give.. it's ok!
Some people love the thrill of bargains, no need tit for tat

"Valued at £50" is marketing bullshit. The value is what was paid. She paid £20.

It’s in budget. Why don’t you start doing the same?