Would you guys consider it to be rude to sell an item that your received from a family member? More specifically an iPad 2. I mean everyday this thing drops in value and I want to buy a different item with the money. Argh this sentimental crap...
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A gift from dad?
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Maybe just ask him? Explain that there is a newer model and you want to upgrade. I think most people would be ok with that.
Most people offer me the receipt when they buy me things on the off chance I might not like it or would want to exchange it. At the end of the day it's a gift, I think your Dad would be happier knowing you have something you want than having spent money on something you're not enjoying.
Who said he wanted to upgrade??
Its quite an expensive gift to just return. I'd say hang on to it. Why did he get it for you? Did you say you wanted one or show any signs of wanting one?
If my old man bought me something of such a great value i'd be amazingly grateful and try and get as much use out of it as possible.
Its quite an expensive gift to just return. I'd say hang on to it. Why did he get it for you? Did you say you wanted one or show any signs of wanting one?
If my old man bought me something of such a great value i'd be amazingly grateful and try and get as much use out of it as possible.
Oh, then. That's totally different. He got you an iPad, you enjoyed it for a year, now you're ready to move on to something else. I don't see why it should be any concern to your dad what you do with it.
I mean since this year im going to be doing lots of programming in classes and programming in teams... I think a macbook would be more suitable for that so thats what im planning to do...
I had the same situation and ask the person who had given me the iPad if they minded that I sell it to get something else and in my case an upgraded iPad. They were thrilled for me that I could do it and that their gift would allow me to get a better item. I did the sale upgraded and showed them the new iPad and everyone celebrated and was happy.
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It's an iPad, not a sacred family heirloom. And you've used it for over a year. I don't see why there should be a problem.
This. Explain to the old man that your iPad just isn't going to cut it anymore now that you'll be needing to do more serious programming for your classes/schoolwork. I seriously doubt he'd have any issues with that as he'd want you to do well in school and if you need something to perform better, why would he get mad? If anything, he'll probably take the iPad for himself and help you out a bit with the MacBook.