Does the iPhone really make a good gift idea?

[nile455]

I've read that the iPhone makes a great gift, but unless you're giving it to a spouse or to someone you've confirmed wants one and doesn't mind paying for a data plan (assuming they're not already doing so), I don't see how this makes a good gift idea. How do you assume the person receiving the gift is willing and/or able to afford the extra $30-40 a month?

 

[IdesOmarch]

I love my IPhone and think its a great gift idea, however, there is the problem with what to do with the monthly bill and plan. Unless you want to pay for that every month as well.

 

[tlbwriter]

Personally, I think it's rude to give a gift that requires the recipient to spend their own money unless you know they want it and would like to get it for themselves.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Personally, I think it's rude to give a gift that requires the recipient to spend their own money unless you know they want it and would like to get it for themselves.

 

[nile455]

Personally, I think it's rude to give a gift that requires the recipient to spend their own money unless you know they want it and would like to get it for themselves.

These are my thoughts as well.

 

[Frantasmic]

How do you assume the person receiving the gift is willing and/or able to afford the extra $30-40 a month?

Service, plus dataplan, plus a texting plan will cost more than that.

I'd suggest a similar $ amount gift card to the Apple Store or www.apple.com and say they may choose to purchase an Iphone if they'd like.

 

[mom2travel]

Personally, I think it's rude to give a gift that requires the recipient to spend their own money unless you know they want it and would like to get it for themselves.

exactly!

 

[LuvOrlando]

As long as it comes with a receipt so the person can return it if unwanted it's fine, otherwise it is way too presumptuous.

There are lots of reasons other than money why someone wouldn't want one, I didn't want one & still don't. DH loves his but to me they are huge, heavy, too delicate, too complicated and require way too much attention. No thanks

 

[ncmickeyluvr]

I would assume that the ad is suggesting that an iphone be given as a gift to your child, spouse, or other family member. Someone who you would be paying for their service. I don't think they mean to suggest you buy them for friends who may not want smart phone service.

 

[tlbwriter]

There's also the fact that unless you are signing the recipient up for phone service, you are going to pay the unsubsidized price for the phone, which is hundreds more.

 

[Green Tea]

Are they even sold unsubsidized now? Initially ATT/Apple wouldn't sell them unless they had a plan in place.