Friend Reselling Gifts Causes Annoyance Among Acquaintances
- A couple is annoyed that their friend resells gifts they specifically requested for her children.
- The friend, Mara, and her husband Matt have two children, one of whom is autistic.
- The couple giving the gifts has five children and understands parenting challenges.
- The couple feels their gifts are being used to fund an online resale business.
- The couple plans to give gift cards instead of specific items in the future.
Articles (4)
Chicago Sun-Times·
Dear Abby: Friend suggests I buy pricey gifts for her kids, then lists the items for sale
cleveland.com·
Dear Abby: I feel like I'm funding my friend's online resale business
The Oregonian·
Dear Abby: I'm done funding friend's online resale shop. Next time they're getting gift cards
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Dear Abby: Am I wrong to be annoyed when a friend resells the gifts she specifically requested?