Received thank you note...for wrong present

[scoutie]

I received a thank you note from a family member...thanking me for a different gift than the one I gave.

Do I say anything, or let it go? I'm not spending time worrying about this or anything...just wondering if I should mention something so the correct recipient is thanked. (If it matters....I had given a $50 gift card to Amazon, and I was thanked for Bath and Body Works lotion.)

 

[HM]

I'd probably mention it to them.

 

[sonnyjane]

I'd probably mention it to them.

Yeah, just to make sure they actually got your gift.

 

[scoutie]

Thanks for the input! How do I word it without sounding nitpicky?

"Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed the lotion, but I actually sent a gift card--just making sure the Amazon gift card didn't morph into lotion...ha ha!"

 

[Happy Snowman]

I'd call the family member and just say, "hey, got your thank you note. Thanks" I just want to make sure you got the BBB gift card I sent though because your note said lotion and if you didn't get it, I want to track it through the post office or whatever...or if you sent it from BBB, maybe they put the wrong thing in the package???

 

[emilyrush]

Any chance they used the Amazon gift card to buy BBW lotion on Amazon, and this was their way of telling you what they put it toward???

 

[Happy Snowman]

I'd call the family member and just say, "hey, got your thank you note. Thanks" I just want to make sure you got the BBB gift card I sent though because your note said lotion and if you didn't get it, I want to track it through the post office or whatever...or if you sent it from BBB, maybe they put the wrong thing in the package???

or (quoting myself) they brain farted like I did...Amazon card, not BBB card

 

[Bluestars]

Thanks for the input! How do I word it without sounding nitpicky?

"Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed the lotion, but I actually sent a gift card--just making sure the Amazon gift card didn't morph into lotion...ha ha!"

I don't think it will sound nitpicky at all. Maybe the gift card got lost. I assume that if it did get lost, you could have it reissued.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

BTDT, we just let it go. Not sure if that was the right thing to do or not.

 

[Coonhound]

I'd call or write and tell her 'thank you for the thank you card, but I was wondering if there might have been a mix up and I received the wrong thank you card? The thank you card I was sent was for bath and body lotion, but the gift I sent was an amazon gift card. If you'd like I can send you the thank you note back so you can pass it along to the person who sent you the lotion'

 

[disney world dreamer]

its easy to see that you are upset that the person thinks you gave them lotion when you gave them a gift card valued at much more.

i'm sure the person tried their best to thank the correct person for the correct gift but sometimes unless you have someone sitting there writing down who gave what as the gift is opened its difficult to recall. (which is why if i ever have a celebration where many people are giving me gifts such as a bridal shower or baby shower i will just be writing generic thank you notes of "thank you for your lovely gift".

my advice.... keep your mouth shut and move on.

 

[LBIJim]

Sounds like a simple unintentional mix-up to me. Wrong note got put into your envelope. I wouldn't say anything.

 

[JanaDee]

its easy to see that you are upset that the person thinks you gave them lotion when you gave them a gift card valued at much more. i'm sure the person tried their best to thank the correct person for the correct gift but sometimes unless you have someone sitting there writing down who gave what as the gift is opened its difficult to recall. (which is why if i ever have a celebration where many people are giving me gifts such as a bridal shower or baby shower i will just be writing generic thank you notes of "thank you for your lovely gift". my advice.... keep your mouth shut and move on.

At every shower I have attended, someone writes down gifts received and from whom (who?).

 

[Tozzie]

At every shower I have attended, someone writes down gifts received and from whom (who?).

That has only been done at one or two of the showers i have attended most of the the card is taped to the box

OP did you give the gift to get a thank you card or because you wanted to give the gift if it is the former then say something otherwise let it go

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I would probably say something just to make sure they got your gift.

 

[goofyintoronto]

There's no harm in contacting the person just to make sure they did receive the gift card you sent them. I dont see a problem with that at all.

 

[kaytieeldr]

its easy to see that you are upset that the person thinks you gave them lotion when you gave them a gift card valued at much more.

i'm sure the person tried their best to thank the correct person for the correct gift but sometimes unless you have someone sitting there writing down who gave what as the gift is opened its difficult to recall. (which is why if i ever have a celebration where many people are giving me gifts such as a bridal shower or baby shower i will just be writing generic thank you notes of "thank you for your lovely gift".

my advice.... keep your mouth shut and move on.

No, you should be having someone record the gift and name. At the very least, secure the card or gift tag to the gift for reference. "Thank you for the lovely gift" is a cop-out.

 

[scoutie]

its easy to see that you are upset that the person thinks you gave them lotion when you gave them a gift card valued at much more.

I figured somebody would say that.

You don't know me at all...clearly. That's the last thing I'm worried about. Gift cards can be seen as generic...a thoughtful "picked just for you" present (like the lotion) could be more special. Plus....a bunch of lotion from BBW can easily be more than $50. I was simply wondering if I should mention it so the person could thank the correct person and to ensure my gift was received. But thank you so much for assuming I'm a snob.

 

[anniemae]

Just be thankful you got a note with a handwritten message!

No, but seriously, I would probably say something. Sure it was just an honest slip up, but I would want to set the record straight. I would just send a quick e-mail saying, "I got your thank you note, but just wanted to let you know I did not give you the lotion, I gave you a gift card. Please let me know if you didn't receive it!"

This happened one christmas, we gave MIL a really expensive sweater set (top, with a sweater and matching cashmere scarf) and she thanked us for giving her a candle. I was like, Oh no, we gave you the sweater set! We spent a lot of money on her gift and put a lot of thought into it. I did not want to get credit for a candle, or the candle-giver to get credit for our gift!

 

[tigercat]

its easy to see that you are upset that the person thinks you gave them lotion when you gave them a gift card valued at much more.

i'm sure the person tried their best to thank the correct person for the correct gift but sometimes unless you have someone sitting there writing down who gave what as the gift is opened its difficult to recall. (which is why if i ever have a celebration where many people are giving me gifts such as a bridal shower or baby shower i will just be writing generic thank you notes of "thank you for your lovely gift".

my advice.... keep your mouth shut and move on.

Funny I don't think that the OP was upset about the difference, just that she wanted to make sure they did get her gift. It could very well have been just a simple mistake, but maybe the gift card didn't make it home to the person she gave the gift to.
tigercat