WWYD w this Angel Tree Request?

[Anonymous]

I also did a last minute angel tree that had been returned and got a similar list. I got the bike and clothes and shoes, but I’m not sure about the handheld game. I didn’t find anything and I don’t know if I have time to order something. I’m not getting a switch, for many of the reasons already addressed here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also did a last minute angel tree that had been returned and got a similar list. I got the bike and clothes and shoes, but I’m not sure about the handheld game. I didn’t find anything and I don’t know if I have time to order something. I’m not getting a switch, for many of the reasons already addressed here.

I should also mention that the child I was assigned to is much younger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I’m going to do a bike, the Nintendo DS (thank you to whoever reminded me this existed!) a warm jacket, some pants, socks, and sweatshirts. Thanks for the help.

I think that sounds like a great plan.

[Anonymous]

A few people have asked about what bike size to get.

OP might be able to figure out by his inseam, since she said they gave his clothing size.

This article explains how
https://www.bicycle-guider.com/bike-articles/bike-size-chart/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do not get a kindle. Someone who requests a switch does not want a kindle. Video gamers will understand.

That's if the child is actually a gamer, or if the parent plans to sell it soon after it is opened. The best handheld game for the child will be one without much resale or pawn value, so the child gets to play with it and the parents don't take it away.

If the family is struggling financially then they cannot afford new games. I would not buy a handheld for my kid let alone some else’s. We have an older gaming machine, tablets and the $30 amazon handheld. Plenty. If my kid wants all that then they can pay for it.

[Anonymous]

- Bikes get sold

- kids are listed with multiple agencies via social workers usually besides being on the angel tree so don’t freak out that the kid is only getting your gift.

- I have had friends who used angel tree to get their kids the big gifts and they purchased their kids lower cost gifts. So if the angel tree gift didn’t happen it wasn’t like the kid got nothing

- angel tree kids who don’t get picked still get gifts - they have warehouses of toys for Salvation Army and toys for tots so not picked angels are given gifts from those warehouses

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:- Bikes get sold

- kids are listed with multiple agencies via social workers usually besides being on the angel tree so don’t freak out that the kid is only getting your gift.

- I have had friends who used angel tree to get their kids the big gifts and they purchased their kids lower cost gifts. So if the angel tree gift didn’t happen it wasn’t like the kid got nothing

- angel tree kids who don’t get picked still get gifts - they have warehouses of toys for Salvation Army and toys for tots so not picked angels are given gifts from those warehouses

Social workers can rearrange gifts from the families but they don't have access to this e warehouse. Some are multiple but many families are not. There is a network in some areas and the families are verified for one angle tree.

[Anonymous]

Does it have to be a brand new bike?

[Anonymous]

So you buy the Switch. Who’s buying the kid the $60 games to use it? I’d skip it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So you buy the Switch. Who’s buying the kid the $60 games to use it? I’d skip it.

This. If you can't afford to buy a switch, you also can't afford to play with it. Every game is $60.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So you buy the Switch. Who’s buying the kid the $60 games to use it? I’d skip it.

This. If you can't afford to buy a switch, you also can't afford to play with it. Every game is $60.

It’ll end up pawned, OP. Don’t waste your money. I feel for the child, so badly, but no way he will get use out of this.

[Anonymous]

There are handheld video games in the $20-$35 range. It doesn't have to be a switch.

[Anonymous]

Nintendo switch lite or Nintendo DS
And a few clothing items in that size.