Is it ok to give a used gift?

well, never..neither would..i give gifts if i feel for someone, then it has to be of use to that person too...

I think it is fine. Especially if it is something that she will really like, but you might not be able to afford otherwise. The one you got sounds a lot better than one of the ones they have anymore that are the cheap pressed board.

[b]Sure it's okay, within reason. If the gift is still like new, or if it's obviously old but equally obviously treasured, pass it on! It's called "re-gifting" (silly name), & it's even popular. I've done it on occasion, though I let the person know its history. I once gave a lovely stuffed bear named Sebastian to a little boy. He loved it, & I felt it was something I could never love as much as he could, since it was a gift from a friend after I was an adult. It sees to me stuffed animals are for children, maybe up through teen-hood. I even asked my friend who'd given it to me if she was okay with the re-giving of it, & she thought it was a great idea! Another time, I gave a book which was used, but a rare edition, to a fellow book lover. THOSE kinds of second hand gifts are just fine. Just be sure you're not dumping something you could never like yourself, & you'll do well. Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]

Yeppers! Gives it more emotional value I say! BUT, what I don't appreciate, are re-gifters. My cousin is HORRIBLE for this, and thinks that nobody realizes what she's doing.

To be honest, I don't think it's okay. I couldn't imagined the face of the receiver getting old stuff, he/she might get disappointed. I know the feeling the excitement of opening the gifts and don't wanna change that excitement. They always expect that the gift is our best choice for them. But it's not bad to give used old stuff. What I do I tell them that I have something for them and no need to wrapped the item. I will give the item without occassion. They will surely treasure the one you gave even it's an old and used stuff. Happy mylotters!

Hi ersmommy...I think that's a great gift no matter what. I'm sure your daughter will just love it and not even bother with the difference between new and used - I hope you have loads of fun together!

No I wouldn't give a used gift. My Aunt try to give me a used gift, I told her I didn't want it.

Only if given to close family or close friends who understand the volume of the gift... I wouldn't give second hand gift for b-day or Christmas, but I would for small occasions. I used to give second hand gifts for close friends without any specific occasion...just because I found good deal on garage sale...

I think it is perfectly okay. Its the way in which you give a gift, with a lot of love. The money part of it never matters. Its the love thats poured into that giving that matters. Go ahead my dear. You could definitely save up the other 80 dollars to get her something else on a latter date. Don't you think that is being more practical?

When our children were small, thrift shop or garage sale toys and sometimes clothes were all we could afford. The children didn't know the difference until after they started to school. It sounds as if that is not your problem. If the doll house has been well taken care of, I would give the house to your daughter with pride.

i think you made a good choice,a gift for you daughter,it doesn't matter what's the price is? in their eyes,both them is a gift,it is only for love. when her received the gift,she will very happy, this is more import ones,good luck!

I see nothing wrong with giving a second hand gift to a child as she will obviously have hours of enjoyment with it, no matter what its age is. My kids have bought loads of stuff from garage sales and have had fun with them. There is no need to go wasting money on something new! A few years ago I bought a brand new 2 storey plastic dolls house for my daughter for Xmas and it was broken the first day. Within 6 months, she did not use it at all. This cost me over $100. I then went and built her one out of wood, which she still plays with now, 4 years later!

Well,i think,no problem,doll can bring happiness,nothing to do with new and old.

Absolutely, especially a kids toy. They won't know the difference and I am sure your daughter will love it.

I think personally it's a truly wonderful gift and I always say it's the thought that counts! I think she will be over the moon with it and to be honest expensive gifts are not always the same, they will think you have put a lot of thought into the gift and will be truly grateful. Doesn't matter what the price is. Yes I have given second hand gifts before and they were actually appreciated more than if I had gone and bought something new. Thought counts and certainly goes a long long way.

If it is something the kid wants and is appropriate...I say give it. I used to give kids rocks. A few I bought, a few were fossils we found. A fossil is not exactly new and neither are rocks but the kids loved them.

Hi, yes I have and I think as long as the gift is in good shape it shouldn't be a worry. I would have to agree with some of the mylotters who responded to your discussion.. its the thought that counts. And if the doll house was handmade its all the better, its unique and one of a kind.

OMG! My daughter would have gone crazy over a doll house. What a beautiful gift. I hope your daughter loves it. Sounds like every little girl's dream. As for giving a second hand gift, don't worry. Kids don't know. And, who can blame an item for being second hand. The item still has intrinsic value and life beyond the first owner. You are just being a responsible citizen of the Earth by repurposing an item into a thoughtful gift. And, with everyone's budget being so restricted, there's no reason to use your brains when it comes to gift shopping and buy second hand.

My kids get used stuff all the time. 99% of their clothing is used, for back to school and for birthdays and stuff I'll shop and thrift stores for their clothes, and yes I'll wrap it up and give it to them as gifts. Why not since they'll outgrow it in a year or ruin it in a few months. I buy them toys at garage sales a lot too. I don't usually give that as a gift though, unless it's a video game or electronic or something else that's typically very expensive. I think I'd be proud of your find.

As long as the gift is in new condition, I don't think it matters. You have a beautiful doll's house for $20, and you are at least $80 in pocket, so both you and your daughter are happy. I haven't given a used gift, but I have 'recycled' unwanted gifts by passing them on to other people. In these hard times, we have to save where we can, so don't feel bad about it.