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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My brother has always been terrible about getting presents. If you give him a video game he's played, he will tell you he beat it and toss it aside. One year I got him a Disney print to hang on his wall. I asked if he hung it and he said "his place is too small to hang anything". Every birthday he sends pictures of things he wants. He and his wife wanted fitbits last year and when I suggested a cheaper version, he said it was crap and wanted the better one. [/quote]

So you get him a gift certificate that will pay for part of the fit bit, and specify “for Fitbit” on it.

While I question an adult sending pics of what he wants, at least he is making it clear what he wants. If you can facilitate that, do so.

I’m not a fan of adults asking for gifts at all, but I’m also not a fan of family giving people what they want, just because they want to give it. Sometimes, it’s better to not give gifts at all. Your brother is not gracious as a recipient, but you don’t sound like a great giver. [/quote]

Pardon moi, I am an excellent gift giver. I am not a fan of getting unsolicited texts for expensive gifts though. [/quote]

Actually, I agree with the PP. However, I think you should stop giving your brother presents. Problem solved.[/quote]

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