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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #580 on: November 25, 2015, 10:53:03 AM »
E. $60 Amazon GC :D
Is that what you want for Chanuka? :)
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #581 on: November 25, 2015, 10:55:40 AM »
Wrapping paper, cards, cellophane, baskets, etc. etc. When you are gifting something, you always add a couple bucks to class it up.

how exactly are you wrapping cash? i would stick it in an envelope and shoin...

one year my class couldn't decide on a gift for the teacher. we were 12 and everyone chipped in $10. we cashed it all in for singles and rolled every one with a green curling ribbon, we got a cute treasure chest from amazing savings and set it up so it was full and some spilled over. we wrapped it with cellophane and a cute note about the best gift you can give is cash :)
now i think back on it, poor her had to have $250 in singles. it was really cute though
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #582 on: November 25, 2015, 11:15:46 AM »
how exactly are you wrapping cash? i would stick it in an envelope and shoin...

one year my class couldn't decide on a gift for the teacher. we were 12 and everyone chipped in $10. we cashed it all in for singles and rolled every one with a green curling ribbon, we got a cute treasure chest from amazing savings and set it up so it was full and some spilled over. we wrapped it with cellophane and a cute note about the best gift you can give is cash :)
now i think back on it, poor her had to have $250 in singles. it was really cute though
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #583 on: November 25, 2015, 11:18:46 AM »
how exactly are you wrapping cash? i would stick it in an envelope and shoin...

one year my class couldn't decide on a gift for the teacher. we were 12 and everyone chipped in $10. we cashed it all in for singles and rolled every one with a green curling ribbon, we got a cute treasure chest from amazing savings and set it up so it was full and some spilled over. we wrapped it with cellophane and a cute note about the best gift you can give is cash :)
now i think back on it, poor her had to have $250 in singles. it was really cute though

You are making my point. You spent a few extra buck to class up your gift of cash - which is exactly what the gift card is.

When my wife collected for the class, she added cute personalized gifts, but those came out of her pocket, and did not take away from the cash collected for the teacher.

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #584 on: November 25, 2015, 11:19:02 AM »
how exactly are you wrapping cash? i would stick it in an envelope and shoin...

one year my class couldn't decide on a gift for the teacher. we were 12 and everyone chipped in $10. we cashed it all in for singles and rolled every one with a green curling ribbon, we got a cute treasure chest from amazing savings and set it up so it was full and some spilled over. we wrapped it with cellophane and a cute note about the best gift you can give is cash :)
now i think back on it, poor her had to have $250 in singles. it was really cute though
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #585 on: November 25, 2015, 11:24:11 AM »
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12 years old... we were 30 girls. some didnt' bring and some of the cash went to decorations
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #586 on: November 25, 2015, 11:25:44 AM »
12 years old... we were 30 girls. some didnt' bring and some of the cash went to decorations
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #587 on: November 25, 2015, 11:40:52 AM »
If I was a rebbe I would prefer the cash. Especially if its in a smaller community & I might get 20 GC's to the same judaica store.

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #588 on: November 25, 2015, 11:53:15 AM »
If I was a rebbe I would prefer the cash. Especially if its in a smaller community & I might get 20 GC's to the same judaica store.
Lakewood is not too shabby
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #589 on: November 25, 2015, 11:55:47 AM »
Lakewood is not too shabby
How many judaica stores ? :)

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #590 on: November 25, 2015, 11:11:12 PM »
I vote for cash.

If i got a gc, I'd prob. have a feeling like "He got it somewhere for free etc.." or maybe that's just because i'm on DDF..

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #591 on: November 25, 2015, 11:11:39 PM »
how exactly are you wrapping cash? i would stick it in an envelope and shoin...

one year my class couldn't decide on a gift for the teacher. we were 12 and everyone chipped in $10. we cashed it all in for singles and rolled every one with a green curling ribbon, we got a cute treasure chest from amazing savings and set it up so it was full and some spilled over. we wrapped it with cellophane and a cute note about the best gift you can give is cash :)
now i think back on it, poor her had to have $250 in singles. it was really cute though
Very cute idea. Just wondering how 12 x 10 = 250.

When I was a math teacher one of my classes had everyone chip in (their own money, besides for what the parents sent) and they bought me this. Not the most expensive things but by far from the most original, thoughtful, valuable gifts I've gotten.

P.S. I've gotten many gifts on many occasions and my family members always tell me that they know the gift may not be appropriate for the occasion but they have a hard time finding something that would suit me. So, on those seldom occasions when the gift really hit the target it really means a lot to me.

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #592 on: November 25, 2015, 11:13:32 PM »
@work-for-ur-muny See explanation above
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #593 on: November 25, 2015, 11:26:47 PM »
@work-for-ur-muny See explanation above
Oops. Started writing my reply beforehand. Anyway, awesome idea.

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #594 on: November 25, 2015, 11:28:57 PM »

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #595 on: November 26, 2015, 01:05:39 AM »
There is something to be said for giving a GC vs cash.

It gives the recipient the ability to (more easily) splurge on something they want but wouldn't necessarily spend the money on instead of just using it for groceries.

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #596 on: November 26, 2015, 11:27:02 PM »
I got a $50 coupon from eBay that expires soon. What's the best way to cash it out?

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #597 on: November 27, 2015, 01:34:03 AM »
I got a $50 coupon from eBay that expires soon. What's the best way to cash it out?
Can't buy an eBay gc with it?

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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #598 on: November 27, 2015, 01:44:33 AM »
Can't buy an eBay gc with it?
+1 That should always be the first step when you get these coupons.
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Re: Random questions.
« Reply #599 on: November 27, 2015, 02:17:05 AM »
My wife's been a teacher for many year, so let me answer from our perspective: absolutely, unquestionably, A. Cash and a nice note means far more than a gift certificate or a cute gift, and is more practical than a check.

Even for smaller amounts - $20, $25, whatever. Even a little gesture of application towards a teacher means a world to him/her.

With cash I could do whatever I like with it, whenever I like. It's a gift that is the most practical, the most useful, and therefore the most appreciated.

A check on the other hand, while just as useful as cash, has its drawbacks. For example, we once had a check bounce. What were we supposed to do? Ask the parent for a new one? Ask them to pay the fee?...

Gift certificates often have all sorts of arbitrary limitations, again making it less useful. And thats besides the obvious fact that they could only be used is one specific Judaica store or whatever.

And a gift, as a general rule, is useless. It may be "cute", it may be thoughtful, but in the end I'd rather you just gave me the cash you spent on it. Do you know how many towels we have around the house with my wife's initials on them, but that do not actually dry your hands at all? Do you know how many witty mugs collect dust? And just how many makeup bags can one person use?

A caveat and a note:

1 - Gifts could be a great idea when the entire class gets together to chip in for something relatively big or expensive. Instead of being a little, useless knickknack, these are usually very well thought out and useful things. (I'm not saying that I wouldn't prefer the cash here as well, but it's quite nice to get something really nice that you wouldn't otherwise get.)
2- If you can't afford to give something to a teacher (Heaven knows how these things stack up between a couple of teachers/bus drivers/whatnot), just send in a nice note. It's incredibly appreciated as well. Teachers work hard with each and every child and few things are better than hearing that their work is appreciated.
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