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Is it improper etiquette to request gift cards in place of gifts?
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7037949 tn?1396913181
It might be best to have the person hosting throw you a gift card shower, like some people do diaper showers.  Then, they could list places you might want a gift card to.  Who knows?  You might get some to grocery stores, take-out restaurants, pedicures, or other places as well as Amazon, target, and babies r us.  It seems less demanding if it comes from the hostess  :-)
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8489354 tn?1405627762
Places were really good about returns after my first baby shower. At second baby shower I got one gift card and not a single thing off my registry. There were actually a couple gifts I was really happy about that I never would've thought to put on my registry, so it actually worked out. I don't think it hurts to put a note on it that says "Gift cards preferred". That doesn't sound pushy or rude and still gets you what you want hopefully.
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8101930 tn?1420001456
I'm going to ask for gift cards at my baby shower too.. I'm not exactly sure how I am going to do it but I'm gonna come up with something polite on the invites.  I have everything already except for diapers and wipes..so I wanna use the gift cards to buy that kind of stuff.  I hope no one gets offended but I really don't want doubles of everything.
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7385901 tn?1402928016
I don't see anything wrong with it but some people feel it is a bit selfish and takes the fun away. Alternative: Why don't ask for gift receipts? That is easily justifiable. That way if you get too much of one item or something doesn't work right, you're not stuck with something you don't want and their money doesn't go to waste.
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When you register you can select the option to also be given gift cards, it will show up on the screen when they look at your registry they can see that you asked for gift cards also
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7552771 tn?1469929649
I wanted gift cards but everyone around me said it was rude to ask for. But if you find a polite way to do it then I say go for it. I wish I would've put gift cards appreciated on my invites.
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High five mommybrandy! We are thinking alike; )
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8255052 tn?1399861806
Nope I registered for 30 items and put gift cards on the invite!  I see nothing wrong with it I have most of what I need and would like gift cards for formula and things along the way! And what I get and don't need or like I will return no problem and get the gift card or things I need!  People but unnecessary gift for showers and forget about the important things!  
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Thanks so much ladies
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Nothing wrong woth letting them know ur preference. Instead of being so harsh and saying "No gifts/items!" Or "Gift cards only", you can put it in a more open manner and say "Gift cards preferred, or gift cards welcome" this way ur guests will get the picture that u want gift cards, but wont feel offended or linited to what they can buy
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I'd rather gift cards so that we can utilize them as we see fit be it clothes,  bedding etc. Sometimes the registry just doesn't seem to have everything. As well as the fact that different styles come out all the time and I'd rather select myself.  :) but that's just me
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That was also a concern, how do you bring it up?  I don't want to ask for any cash just gift cards.
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I've never heard of this. Can I ask why you'd rather the gift cards? Interesting!  
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9442948 tn?1406816451
No it's called "money tree"   you write on invitations, money tree no gifts
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7953414 tn?1400159930
I don't see anything wrong,  but the question is ... how do u bring it up?
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