Keep or return gift?

[fashionx]

MIL got me a Swarovski crystal figurine of a Christmas tree for one of my gifts. I am really not into nick-nack things and while its pretty, and kind of expensive (for what is is), I'm conflicted whether to keep or try and exchange for something I'd actually use.

If it makes a difference they come over maybe once every few months, although since its Christmas-related it wouldn't be obvious if it wasn't displayed, at least most of the year.

Would you keep and display at Christmas or return and not worry about it?

[DaisyCakes]

My mom collects Swarovski crystal. They are expensive and beautiful. I say keep if you can find a place to display during the holidays.

[bunnies]

I'm not into a lot of knick knacks either, but I think a Swarovski crystal tree would be worth keeping and displaying at Christmas.

[limey]

I don't like knick knacks either, so I'd exchange it.

I'm sort of ruthless about keeping stuff I don't like.

[amandasw]

Dec 27, 2012 13:39:33 GMT -5 bunnies said:

I'm not into a lot of knick knacks either, but I think a Swarovski crystal tree would be worth keeping and displaying at Christmas.

ditto this - I mean, what are the chances they will come over during the holidays and she'll notice? Is she the type of person to care?

[summerkutie]

I'd return it and get something you'd actually like/use. For the amount of money spent, it shouldn't just be kept when you won't enjoy it or use it. I doubt she'll ever even notice it's not there when Christmas time rolls around again.

[highlarious]

Dec 27, 2012 13:42:54 GMT -5 limey said:

I don't like knick knacks either, so I'd exchange it.

I'm sort of ruthless about keeping stuff I don't like.

This is me 100%. But I would be very conflicted about hurting MIL's feelings. What does your husband think?

[hz80408]

I would return. But I should say, I've returned several things that MIL has gifted me that are really nice, but just not practical for my use/limited space.

Although I still regret returning a Lotus wallet they gave several Christmases ago.

[karebear304]

I'd probably keep it because I'm not sure there's anything else from there I'd like without adding more money to it to get a watch or something. It could end up being a sweet family heirloom.

[bimbi284]

All I can think of right now is the SNL "Saboski Crystals" skit. So good! If you decorate for the holidays and have a place where this might look nice, I would consider keeping, but if it were me, I would try to exchange, especially if she got it from somewhere other than the Swarovski store.

[Deleted]

Swarovski stuff isn't my style at all, so if I was in your situation I'd definitely return it rather than having it (a) displayed even though it doesn't go with my stuff, or (b) sitting in a box because I don't want to display it with my other stuff.

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Dec 27, 2012 13:46:22 GMT -5 @amandasw said:

Dec 27, 2012 13:39:33 GMT -5 bunnies said:

I'm not into a lot of knick knacks either, but I think a Swarovski crystal tree would be worth keeping and displaying at Christmas.

ditto this - I mean, what are the chances they will come over during the holidays and she'll notice? Is she the type of person to care?

I'd keep it too, mostly b/c I just like Xmas decorations.

[fashionx]

She got it at the Swarovski store, I was with her and oblivious to the purchase and thought she was shopping for her sister. My SILs distracted me, but I had no idea. DH doesn't care, and its his stepmom not his mom, although I don't think he'd care either way.

I would exchange for a pair of stud earrings so I wouldn't pay more than $5-10 difference if anything.

We don't have a real place to display this kind of stuff, I guess the bookcase, but its so tiny. Like maybe an inch and a half tall, not even.

Thanks for the thoughts on both sides, I'm going to think more about it.

[mrsacornblue]

I'd exchange it for the earrings. Pricey knick-knack things like that are NMS, especially seasonal stuff. If it was a family heirloom passed down or something that's different. I'd prefer to get something I'd use on a more regular basis.

[boomkiss]

How about just accepting it as a nice gesture and keep it for the sentimental factor and not whether you can "use it or not"? She probably put alot of thought into it.

[martygras]

I'd exchange it, especially if holiday decor is not your style.

[frannyr]

This is a tough one. I'd probably keep it because it is a somewhat expensive gift and it's not like it's a big ugly item that will take up a lot of room in your house year round. Also, I like what Karebear said, that it could be a sweet heirloom one day. You probably buy enough earrings and other stuff for yourself anyway and this is something you might otherwise not purchase.

[mrspost08]

I would exchange it.