To Bear Or Not To Bear?

cson · 03-02-2008 1:54am #1

Bonjour laydeeeeezzzz,

Cson is in a bit of pickle at the minute. See, I has me eye on a Me To You bear, but he costs 200 yoyo's. Granted he's the size of a small child and he's all cute and **** but I can't help thinking that's an extortionate price for a bear. Sure jaysus I'd nearly head off to China and bring herself a real one home for that kind of money!

So the question on my mind is; will I go all in on the bear or will i hedge my bets and buy a load of different stuff with the 200 yoyo's. She's expressed an affection for the new Donkey perfume (thats DKNY to you city people) and I spose we could get a smaller bear, flowers, possibly dinner....

What to do, what to do....

Can teh wimmins of boards help me?

Jules · 03-02-2008 1:59am

I think the little ones are so much cuter... i would go for a smaller one and a few little things like perfume and flowers.

scoot on · 03-02-2008 2:12am

How long are you going out with her???

And any link to the bear?

cson · 03-02-2008 2:29am

Going out almost a year and a half.

The teddy is fooking massive, he is the size of a 4 year old toddler, I **** you not.

doonothing · 03-02-2008 4:22am

One big present that anyone could buy for anyone isn't ever as good as the combo of stuff only you would know to get her

monkeyfudge · 03-02-2008 4:27am

Too big... where the hell would she put it?

Now if it was a monkey instead of a bear, then that would be a different matter.

Black Swan · 03-02-2008 5:21am

(Sometimes) size is not a good thing. The bear is a bit too big. It's the thought that counts.

randylonghorn · 03-02-2008 6:24am

^^^ What they said, cson

(except MF, only he would want a monkey!)

Capt'n Midnight · 03-02-2008 2:10pm

wow - Roaches Stores used to have bears that size for twenty five quid so gotta agree it's extortionate.

Have a look around toy stores too if you want to get a bear , they are cheaper when you don't pay the sentimental tax / avoid places like hallmark

or ask her would she like a cheap flight + weekend to some romantic instead for the same money

5uspect · 03-02-2008 2:17pm

If you're going to spend that much money get her a few nice things with a small bear too.
You'll find lots of inexpensive cute ones around.
That said I got herself a Budda Bag for her birthday last year, size can matter!

Ginny · 03-02-2008 2:17pm

ohhhh don't get the bear.

Nightwish · 03-02-2008 2:55pm

If my bf got me a bear I'd think he's taking the pis$. I'd much rather the money be spent on a holiday or something.

SarahSassy · 03-02-2008 3:07pm

Nightwish wrote: »

If my bf got me a bear I'd think he's taking the pis$. I'd much rather the money be spent on a holiday or something.

Absolutely...... Seems a waste of money to me TBH.

watna · 03-02-2008 3:32pm

Nightwish wrote: »

If my bf got me a bear I'd think he's taking the pis$. I'd much rather the money be spent on a holiday or something.

+1

I got one before, a few years ago, thought it was cute for about a minute, then I just thought what the f*ck am I supposed to do with this?

My bf ordered me a meerkat teddy online a few months back. I've always wanted a pet meerkat so he said it was the next best thing. Now that was a thoughtful present! She's nice and small too so sits nicely on the bed.

I say if you want a bear, get a small one (or I highly reccomend a meerkat!). Where would she put a teddy that was the size of a toddler?! The perfume etc sounds nicer. Especially if she mentioned to you she wanted it. That was probably a hint you know!

Susannahmia · 03-02-2008 3:48pm

Don't get the bear it would be such a waste of money and she would be bored of it in a minute! With that amount of money you could get her something like an ipod or a trip away, far more usefull etc.

jellie · 03-02-2008 4:13pm

is this the big 1 in the red tshirt saying "i love you this much" (my sisters bfs bought her a small version, thats how i noticed it). 200euro? are you crazy? im all for cute bears but if it was the choice between that & 200 euro id prefer the money. think what you could do with that.. perfume, a normal sized bear, some sort of spa treatment thing (massage? facial? etc), a nice dinner somewhere..

spending 200 on a teddy is just madness!

Baudelaire · 03-02-2008 4:51pm

200 is way to expensive for a Teddy bear and it's not worth it, if you want to get her a bear go into Birthdays or one of those card stores and buy a Winnie the Poo bear or a Tigger, they're about 40 euro's and small enough to cuddle

seriously all the girls will tell you you can't go wrong with Winnie the Poo or Tigger, thats why these shops always have them in stock and then if you want use the rest of the money to do something nice like go for a meal.

misslt · 03-02-2008 5:22pm

A me to you bear is really cute, but a smaller one and lots of other stuff would be cuter still!

I'd say defs the perfume and a few little things, and a smaller bear if you like coz they are so cute!

bluedolphin · 03-02-2008 5:34pm

Nightwish wrote: »

If my bf got me a bear I'd think he's taking the pis$. I'd much rather the money be spent on a holiday or something.

+1.

Do not - I repeat DO NOT - spend €200 on a bear. Seriously. At this stage I have such a collection of the bloody things that they're wrecking my head and I can't really throw them out. People always give them - birthdays, Christmas, hospital...and you can't really do much with them except go, "Aww...thanks" and then try and find a place to put the yokes. €200 could be much better spent - it's quite a decent budget! Perfume, some sentimentally things, maybe dinner, a rose...and a small little bear (I'm talking about 3inches high) if you want as well.

€200 on a teddy! Pssshhhttt! No wonder you need a job!

Niamho! · 03-02-2008 6:43pm

I think get ythe few bits and bobs!!
I LOVE teddy Bears but i think i'd rather the other stuff. Plus....finding a place to keep the teddy is gonna be damn hard! and it'll really just sit there and look cute. definitely get the bits and bobs! i know i'd rather that anyway....

fuzzywiggle · 03-02-2008 7:31pm

Don't buy the teddy!!!
Serious waste of money.
Buy her a small one. I'm sure she'd love a €200 bracelet or big mix of stuff she can actually use than ''oh yeah he got me a massive teddy..its at home like'' ...

denashpot · 03-02-2008 7:34pm

why waste 200 yoyo on a stupid bear? you could get her some nice necklace or something for that price!

Capt'n Midnight · 03-02-2008 7:37pm

Tesco's have bears for €5.99

cson · 03-02-2008 8:36pm

The bear is aghast at the amount of negative comments. He said "But I love you this much?"

All joking aside, yeah I'll prolly go for the tried and trusted flowers, choccies, metoyou bear mini and that donkey perfume. The more I think about it, the more it seems like a more outrageous price. I mean, surely for 200 yoyo's he's got to like come alive and ****? (Not literally **** though :eek:)

To those of you who suggested the holiday, we're going to Nice for Valentines weekend anyway (birthday present). She's so fecking spoiled

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randylonghorn · 03-02-2008 9:09pm

cson wrote: »

She's so fecking spoiled

Lol, yes she is! Hope you are too!

cson wrote: »

Edit: Ooo and thankies to all of you who replied! You'll each recieve one coupon for a complimentary hug*

/backs off rapidly!

KEEP IT FOR HERSELF!!

03-02-2008 9:20pm

cson wrote: »

Going out almost a year and a half.

The teddy is fooking massive, he is the size of a 4 year old toddler, I **** you not.

a teddy bear thats too big isn't any good for snuggling
get a smaller one and whatever else

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