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[quote=Anonymous]I totally don't get the issue.  Every year in December I email my sisters and ask what are you kids into/asking for this year?  If you don't like her suggestions, don't get that.  No big deal.  (I often pass on toys that I think are tacky -- they can get that from another aunt!).  
If I'm going to spend money, I would prefer it be something the kids would like and not already have.  Kids change and even if they loved AG dolls last year when I saw them, maybe this year they are totally into science kits instead -- I'd hate to waste my money at the AG store, when they really just want SnapCircuits!  
Also, I find that when you ask for and give suggestions, you find out more about your nieces and nephews.  Otherwise, people tend to get the generic "most boys like X" present -- which is usually fine, but not very unique.  If I tell you my child is obsessed with sharks this year, isn't that a nice thing to know so that you don't just buy whatever Target is pushing for 6 year old boys?

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