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Grad present problems

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reverendwrong
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So now that the grad presents are slowly trickling in I have run into a few problems.

First, my GF's parents got me a really nice mini fridge, that I cant use because my college already has them (along with Microwaves) in the dorms, and I cant swap them out. They have offered to either get me something else or give me cash, but I am getting enough and I know I wont be able to save it so I would rather get something that will actually help next year.

Second, my parents want to get me a flat screen TV, but as with the fridge, there is already one in my room, and thus I don't need it.

So what are some good alternatives to these two gifts?
Jun 8 2010 12:34AM
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fdsa
Posts: 686 - Karma: 19
A really really nice and organized bag to haul your shit in that will not be hard on your body. You laugh now, but high school has NOTHING on college in terms of books/wear and tear on bags.
Jun 8 2010 12:36AM
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geteducated
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electric hot plate or a coffee grinder and french press.
Jun 8 2010 12:39AM
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rudager
Posts: 11332 - Karma: 4,597
lucky you.
I got 100bones and insurance on my car(later in the summer)
Jun 8 2010 12:46AM
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1337
Posts: 31038 - Karma: 29,003
damn son, what school you going to?
Jun 8 2010 12:51AM
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Rachy
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In replace of the mini fridge.... Memory foam extra long twin size mattress cover.

From the parents... Just ask them to take you shopping when you move into your dorm room.

I spent like $800 just buying random shit like extension cords and closet organizers and other totally random stuff.

If youre parents are really cool and dont mind sponsoring your delinquency... I had a friend who's dad gave him a trunk that happened to fit perfectly under his bed and filled it with alcohol. RAs dont go into suitcases and what not.
Jun 8 2010 1:00AM
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.AR6rider.
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Where are you going to school that you get a tv, fridge, and microwave in your dorm room?  When I moved into my dorm freshman year I had two beds, two desks, and a nasty futon thing.  Also, take the extra cash and spend it on the random things you'll realize you need after like a week of being at school that you didn't think about + booze.

Jun 8 2010 1:07AM
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BandeezyBandanas
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your dorm room has microwaves...mini fridges..and flatscreen tvs? what kind of rich ass college is that? If your heading to school i dont think you should be concerned with what type of presents mommy and daddy are giving you...more on how you can pay for school unless the aforementioned is paying your ass through school...then i would be inclined to ask for nothing and be thankful that you get a free ride.. but since your in quite a pickle i would go with the memory foam bed cushion..unless your college has king size beds which would no longer surprise me.
Jun 8 2010 1:18AM
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cobra_commander
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I would stop fucking worrying, sounds like your college has it covered, do you get your own butler too?
Jun 8 2010 1:45AM
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Goglines
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youre definitely gonna want this for serious. best thing that ever happened
Jun 8 2010 2:04AM
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theabortionator
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Sell it for crack. Besides, your probably already rich enough to afford the habit.  Btw I hope you get addicted
Jun 8 2010 4:51AM
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Skibumsmith
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My girlfriends parents bought me $10 of freeze dried food and a plastic spork.
Jun 8 2010 4:56AM
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theline
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why the fuck are you complaining?
Jun 8 2010 7:57AM
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TrevorModzeleski
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theres nothing wrong with some cash to throw in the bank for emergencys
Jun 8 2010 8:03AM
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Jodi
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I have a degree and a post grad....and never got a grad present. is it too late to ask?
Jun 8 2010 10:04AM
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Static
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this thread is about HS grad presents, grandma
Jun 8 2010 10:09AM
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TrevorModzeleski
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i was wondering why you had such high posts yet such low karma......now i know why
Jun 8 2010 10:11AM
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ECB
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Laptop
Gaming system
Computer Speakers for your dorm next year
Nice printer
Gift Cards
DVDs
Money Holder (for when you become rich!)


Just a few things I got for mine, hope it helps!
Jun 8 2010 10:13AM
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Static
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It's a lot worse than you think, I quit using my other account at 10k posts.
Jun 8 2010 10:22AM
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reverendwrong
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Now when I said those things were in the room I didn't say that they were nice, or that my roommate wasn't already providing it.

I'm going to University of MN Duluth, not some fancy ass school.

I don't need money for loans, thank god for rich grandparents that died, I wont have to pay a cent for tuition or room and board.

I'm not complaining either, I just don't want to be an ass and turn down gifts given to me.

I cant have hot plates or pizza cookers (stupid housing contract)

My parents said they may have gotten me a Memory foam mattress pad with my bedding stuff (I guess they already got it idk)

Keep coming with the suggestions most of them are good

thanks
Jun 8 2010 12:14PM
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J.DUKE
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The North Face Base Camp duffle.

its the Chuck Norris of duffle bags. it will last longer than you
Jun 8 2010 12:16PM
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neutralzombie
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wow. all i got was a kitten.
Jun 8 2010 12:18PM
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Tablespoon
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Tons of booze. I mean, Booze is essential in college.
Jun 8 2010 12:19PM
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J.D.
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Likewise - 2 post grads actually. Threads like this one kinda piss me off just because it seems like this kind of thing is expectd... Actually my dad rented the U-haul with which I got all my crap out of his house, that may have been classified as a present. Or it might have been incentive to get all my crap out of his house.
Jun 8 2010 12:50PM
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1337
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probably won't graduate so i have no idea.
Jun 8 2010 12:52PM
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apcaipse
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Ask for a really nice road bike, lock for said bike, and mirror and head light, much better than a car.
Take the cash and buy whatever you need in the first week of college, you'll find you need a bunch of shit.
Jun 8 2010 12:54PM
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cobra_commander
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yep.

I was lazy for 4 years. Give me stuff!
Jun 8 2010 2:41PM
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NickSki.
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You are a bad person
Jun 8 2010 2:47PM
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Dukeybrains
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Get a deep fryer, you won't regret it.
Jun 8 2010 3:07PM
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