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are you a regifter

Posted by Bryan

This tale reminds me of course of the Seinfeld episode:

She had a wedding to go to, and needed a wedding gift. Aha, she thought, I have that monogrammed silver tray from my wedding that I never use. I'll just take it to a silversmith and have him remove my monogram and put hers on it. Voila, one cheap wedding present."

She took it to the silversmith and asked him to remove her monogram and put the new one on. The silversmith examined the tray carefully, shook his head and said, "Lady, this can only be done so many times!"

Of course, we, like you, would *never* regift any of the valued, cherished items given by others to us to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations and festivities.

However, there is one gift that is permissible, even expected to be regifted. In fact, if this gift is not regifted often and liberally and without preference nor prejudice, you will not be able to fully appreciate the value of the gift itself. This gift is truly incredible, because unlike the silver platter, it never wears thin, it never depreciates, and it never diminishes in value. You can (and should) give this gift away over and over, never worrying that your possession of the gift itself will some how or someway be lost.

One more thing. If you don't have the gift, but find yourself yearning for it, all you have to do is ask for it, and it's yours.

Now get busy regifting! And to the Gift-Giver, Thank You!

January 22, 2004 12:10 PM