Stop sending me greeting cards! Please!!!

[sugarpie]

I just counted the greeting card "display" in my living room & we have 42 greeting cards! My daughter's birthday was on Sunday so most of the cards are birthday cards, but 14 are Valentine's Day cards. I decided I would add up how much they cost and the total was $97.50!!!! I just called my husband to chew him out because he bought me a card that cost $6.00 & he didn't even know you could look on the back to see how much they cost. Duh.

Does it bother anybody else how much money is wasted on cards? My kids barely even look at them & only get excited if there's money in them. I'm thinking about asking the Grandma's to stop sending cards for every holiday. Or is that rude???

What's your opinion?

 

[CJBaby]

That's so funny. Just yesterday my dh says, "Do you know how much cards are? I spent $14 on 2 cards yesterday!"

Oh, and I think it might hurt Grandma's feelings to tell her to stop sending cards.

 

[CheshireVal]

I think it's a nice gesture, even though it is kind of a waste of money. But.... I'd be thrilled if people sent me cards, because I rarely get any.

 

[shirleyb]

I hate greeting cards, other than Christmas cards, because I think they're a huge waste of money. $6 on a card, what a rip off.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

I make my own cards, but I think I spend more money in my scrapbooking/craft supplies then if I'd just buy the darn things!

Seriously, it isn't your money being spent on the cards, and obviously very nice people wanted you to have them. Just be happy!

 

[Luv'sTink]

I wouldn't ask people to stop sending them to your kids. I personally think it is a waste of good money, but hey it isn't my money. I buy my cards at the dollar store where they are 2 for a buck, unless they are for something really special. I don't think most people really look at the cards, especially kids.

And remember to recycle if you don't keep them!

 

[missypie]

I'm typically a big "card sender", but this year I just refused to buy Valentine cards for DH or the kids...couldn't stand to waste the money.

Since the kids got old enough where they no longer make a Mother's Day craft at school, DH has everyone give me a card. Last year I totalled the cost of the 4 cards and it was about $15. It would be so much nicer to get a single $15 gift or gift card than 4 store bought cards (I still love the home made ones, though.)

 

[Vivianne]

Dare I say it?

I have my cards from my wedding, shower and every single anniversary. I've been married for 20 years. I keep them as mementos.

However, I am mindful of cost when I buy a card. I don't think I spend more than 3 to 4$ a card max. Some of the most inexpensive cards have clever sayings. I am glad and grateful when someone takes the time to send me a card.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

I don't like cards. My dd loves them though, which is good since bf's mother sends her one for every single holiday. I do like Christmas cards (with photos) though.

 

[ElizK]

I make my own cards, and I make cards that I sell to interested co-workers for $2.00 each. Not really worth my time for that, but it supports my habit .

 

[Chattyaholic]

Yes, cards are expensive but it's not YOUR money they are spending when they send you a card so I wouldn't worry about it. Obviously they want to do it, or they wouldn't, or they would send handmade cards or dollar store cards.

And yes, I do think it would be rude of you to ask Grandma to stop sending cards to the kids. I think it would probably hurt her feelings.

 

[mking624]

I make my own cards, but like someone else said, I probably spend more money on the supplies for the card than I would actually going out and buying a card.
I never consider anything you do for another person to be a waste of money. My thought is that if I'm sending a gift (whether it's a card or something else) and I grumble and complain about the cost of the gift, I need to re-evaluate my motives behind sending the gift and if I'm really doing it out of love and kindness. A few extra bucks on a card isn't going to break my bank and for those who send out multiple cards, buy boxed cards which will ultimately cost less...and check to see if your local card shop offers any incentives (i.e. buuy x amount of cards, get x amount free).

I agree with the others...asking someone to stop sending you cards, especially a relative, is rude.

 

[bimshire]

I only send out e-cards from 123greetings.com so no money spent

 

[MzDiz]

As an employee of Hallmark, I'd like to take a moment to encourage you all to keep buying cards. Ok, seriously though, I never used to be a card person until I really started reading them. Now I find myself wanting to buy cards for everyone, for everything. I'd be delighted to get more cards, especially the kind that aren't for anything at all. It lets the person know that someone is thinking about them, and that's pretty special.

 

[cats7494]

I guess I do not see what the big deal is. The cards show they were thinking of you (or your family). Yes - it would be extremely rude to ask her to stop sending cards.
You can always cut down the cards to use for craft projects or donate them to a local school, daycare or church for them to use for craft projects.

 

[Hedy]

I make my own cards, but I think I spend more money in my scrapbooking/craft supplies then if I'd just buy the darn things!

Seriously, it isn't your money being spent on the cards, and obviously very nice people wanted you to have them. Just be happy!

Agreed. I keep pretty much every card I have-I even have some envelopes.
I think it would be very rude of you to ask Grandma to stop sending cards.

 

[KAHNNA]

I just counted the greeting card "display" in my living room & we have 42 greeting cards! My daughter's birthday was on Sunday so most of the cards are birthday cards, but 14 are Valentine's Day cards. I decided I would add up how much they cost and the total was $97.50!!!! I just called my husband to chew him out because he bought me a card that cost $6.00 & he didn't even know you could look on the back to see how much they cost. Duh.

Does it bother anybody else how much money is wasted on cards? My kids barely even look at them & only get excited if there's money in them. I'm thinking about asking the Grandma's to stop sending cards for every holiday. Or is that rude???

What's your opinion?

YES!!!

All have to say is, FACTORY CARD OUTLET IS MY BEST FRIEND

 

[Saphire]

I'm thinking about asking the Grandma's to stop sending cards for every holiday. Or is that rude???

What's your opinion?

I do not think you should ask the Grandma's to stop sending cards. I do think you need to change the way you think about it. Instead of focusing on the money spent when you see all those cards, think about how each and every person went to the card store with a thought of YOU, or someone in your family. I think you are very lucky. To have a roomful of cards is a reminder of how many people love you, care for you. Forget about the money.

I work in a hospital and when the mail comes to my patients, they absolutely light up and look to see who the card came from. I often have to wait for them to open it, because they just can't wait until after their therapy, lol. I am often so pleased that someone went to the store to remember this person, it just means so much to them. Just try to think about the thought and the person behind each card, and maybe you can enjoy your roomful of good wishes.