Have you ever bought anyone presents from the pound store?

Marie4eva · 24/12/14 - 23:10

would you mind receiving any presents that were bought from 'cheap' stores?

tim59 · 24/12/14 - 23:24

Marie4eva wrote: »

would you mind receiving any presents that were bought from 'cheap' stores?

No i would not mind because its the thought that counts, i had presents given to me from homeless people and jobless people in the past, and the thought that these people are going though such a hard time yet still thought about other people means more than the cost its self

allaboard · 24/12/14 - 23:25

Most of the kids stocking contents are from B&M, Poundstretcher, Home Bargins and the pound shop. Kids have bought daddy some hankies from the pound shop.

CravenHaven · 25/12/14 - 00:04

I bought a pound of feathers and a pound of lead to see in whose estimation I fell faster.
(joke 4 fizziks swots)

Fizzbin · 25/12/14 - 00:08

I got a box of 'Luxury Chocolates' for my neighbour from the 99p Shop. She doesn't really celebrate Xmas anyway as she's a Jehovah's Witness.

TardisSteve · 25/12/14 - 00:15

bought a few presents in poundland, stocking fillers blimey i imagine rufusrain will blow a gasket if he see this thread, lol

dee123 · 25/12/14 - 00:16

I got presents from Daiso. I guess that counts.

Pumping Iron · 25/12/14 - 00:23

Randomly from my Mrs grandma last year, I got a British flag showercap (I don't have much hair), a wind up toy and carton of orange juice all from the pound shop. She even left the receipt for me incase I wanted to change anything.

fondantfancy · 25/12/14 - 00:26

My friend and I try to get as much as we can for each other for a fiver - so pound stores are a great help.

More than happy to receive gifts from pound shops.

muggins14 · 25/12/14 - 00:33

When my daughter went to her respite carer on Monday I gave her £10 to buy me a present with, with a list of 'items' I wouldn't mind receiving (all of which I know the £1 shop stock)... seeing as I now have about 8 presents, a card and they are wrapped, I imagine the Pound shop was well stocked that day

I am happy to receive whatever she wanted to get me, wherever it was bought, I'm pleased she enjoyed getting me something and it will be a nice change having something to unwrap and to make her happy doing so, I don't care where they were bought

ETA: I also got my Mum her much-loved turkish delights from the Pound shop and my Dad several boxes of biscuits that he loves form there (as well as many of the stocking fillers and wrapping paper, decorations, etc)

Danny_Silver · 25/12/14 - 00:36

What a brilliant thread, thank you OP

I buy most of my shopping and gifts in pound shops because I know what value is.

I don't care what people think, I know what what I'm doing and what's needed in the house.

Thank god for pound shops.

muggins14 · 25/12/14 - 00:39

Danny_Silver wrote: »

What a brilliant thread, thank you OP

I buy most of my shopping and gifts in pound shops because I know what value is.

I don't care what people think, I know what what I'm doing and what's needed in the house.

Thank god for pound shops.

Hear hear!

tk096 · 25/12/14 - 00:49

Danny_Silver wrote: »

What a brilliant thread, thank you OP

I buy most of my shopping and gifts in pound shops because I know what value is.

I don't care what people think, I know what what I'm doing and what's needed in the house.

Thank god for pound shops.

I love poundshops!! On our shopping trip I spent £43 and most of our presents are from there (plus next year's diary, new calculator, pens, some new Christmas decorations, birthday cards, flu pills etc etc) wish we had them here.

Dr. Linus · 25/12/14 - 00:51

Marie4eva wrote: »

would you mind receiving any presents that were bought from 'cheap' stores?

Of course not, presents are about showing some thoughtfulness, not flashing the cash.

Some of the most touching presents I've ever had were cheap. When my nanna had terminal cancer she got the nurse to take her down to the hospital shop in her final days so she could buy me something for Christmas. She got me a little jigsaw for a few quid but the fact that she did that was what counted.

And my boyfriend has given me several home-made gifts as we were very poor in our early days. He made me a hand-made personalised diary and put a photo album together as well. Both highly treasured gifts and they cost him pennies.

muggins14 · 25/12/14 - 01:00

Dr. Linus wrote: »

Of course not, presents are about showing some thoughtfulness, not flashing the cash.

Some of the most touching presents I've ever had were cheap. When my nanna had terminal cancer she got the nurse to take her down to the hospital shop in her final days so she could buy me something for Christmas. She got me a little jigsaw for a few quid but the fact that she did that was what counted.

And my boyfriend has given me several home-made gifts as we were very poor in our early days. He made me a hand-made personalised diary and put a photo album together as well. Both highly treasured gifts and they cost him pennies.

This made me smile

It's what goes into what you get, not WHAT you get. I love that my daughter at least wanted to get me something, whether it be the Pound Shop or Harrods (as if!) ... and she's not been able to keep quiet about what's in those parcels since, but she loves that she was able to go out and get me something, that fills my heart with warmth

ianradioian · 25/12/14 - 01:21

Some of the stuff there is excellent value for money, handy for stocking fillers etc

[Deleted User] · 25/12/14 - 02:24

Chocolate Orange, Toblerone, After Eights etc all from Poundland this year. Much cheaper than any supermarket.

alimi · 25/12/14 - 02:39

Dr. Linus wrote: »

Of course not, presents are about showing some thoughtfulness, not flashing the cash.

Some of the most touching presents I've ever had were cheap. When my nanna had terminal cancer she got the nurse to take her down to the hospital shop in her final days so she could buy me something for Christmas. She got me a little jigsaw for a few quid but the fact that she did that was what counted.

And my boyfriend has given me several home-made gifts as we were very poor in our early days. He made me a hand-made personalised diary and put a photo album together as well. Both highly treasured gifts and they cost him pennies.

Aww that touched me, I hope you have a lovely Xmas, one of my worst years was when my hubby and I split up and I was left with three teens, two my own and one foster son, who is now like my own, my daughter did me a sort of memories album just on A4 paper but it cheered my heart. This year we are all back together, me and hubby are stronger than ever and I still treasure that gift, the nicest gifts are those that take some thought and lift the heart

annette kurten · 25/12/14 - 10:16

i very often fill a big gift bag with poundshop stuff for my grandchildren, they love them, i`m happy to get what i`m given.

my closest friend buys most presents from charity shops and jumble sales, her gifts are invariably fabulous because she chooses so carefully.

geos · 25/12/14 - 12:26

My partner before he passed away last month bought some nice photo frames from the pound shop and put some nice pictures of us in them, I opened them this morning, and although my heart is breaking, the warmth and comfort it gave me means more than any money spent.

muggins14 · 25/12/14 - 12:33

geos wrote: »

My partner before he passed away last month bought some nice photo frames from the pound shop and put some nice pictures of us in them, I opened them this morning, and although my heart is breaking, the warmth and comfort it gave me means more than any money spent.

So sorry for your loss geos, I'm glad you are getting some comfort from your pictures

I couldn't help but cry, I hope you have a peaceful day xx

I got a few things from my lovely daughter today, courtesy of Poundland, all of which I wanted - a nice big mug, a saving tin, some bed socks and a stylus to use on my phone.

[Deleted User] · 25/12/14 - 12:39

Secret Santa at Uni was a ten pound limit a few years back so I spent £8 on a nice gift then £2 on two stupid things from the pound store.

geos · 25/12/14 - 13:12

muggins14 wrote: »

So sorry for your loss geos, I'm glad you are getting some comfort from your pictures I couldn't help but cry, I hope you have a peaceful day xx

I got a few things from my lovely daughter today, courtesy of Poundland, all of which I wanted - a nice big mug, a saving tin, some bed socks and a stylus to use on my phone.

Thanks Muggins

I am having a nice quiet relaxing day by myself with some nice food and plonk. I Hope you have a lovely day whatever you are doing

degsyhufc · 25/12/14 - 23:12

Flashing christmas lights and a flashing pint glass. They're novelty presents but they still count.

BlueEyedMrsP · 25/12/14 - 23:20

Probably just stocking stuffers. They're brilliant for toiletries, stationery, and sweets.

[Deleted User] · 25/12/14 - 23:46

I've bought gifts there often on years when I didn't have much money, and that's meant the last few years when it's either been buy from the £ys or from charity shops.

I've also had gifts from there and they've been just lovely. I actually love pound shops and think you can get some great stuff there - not everything there is good but I think there's usually lots of good quality normal stuff at lower prices and some real gems.

Hey there!

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