Do you treat yourself at christmas

-null- · 14-12-09, 05:57 PM

I realised today that coming up to christmas I tend to treat myself more than I do the rest of the year. I'll impulse buy things I want whereas during the rest of the year I tend to debate for days over whether I really need something and will use it, trying to justify spending the money.

Do you treat yourself at christmas?

Gregm · 14-12-09, 06:03 PM

I used to when I was single, but now I tend not to in case my wife gets me the same thing for Christmas, which has happened before.

arcticfox · 14-12-09, 06:06 PM

I seem to spend all year getting things for the family and house but at Xmas I like to get myself a little something for myself either as a freebie or from vouchers. A kind of reward, lol.

-null- · 14-12-09, 06:06 PM

I was adding a poll to the thread but got sidetracked and didn't make the 5 minute limit

**MJ10** · 14-12-09, 06:16 PM

I know what you mean. I normally debate stuff for ages, and factor in that my girlfriend would kill me if I bought nice things for me and not her! Especially as I spend the whole year complaining how I don't have any money and generally being tight!

But over christmas I've been more implusive: I was looking for Theatre tickets for my girlfriends birthday... then ended up buying JLS tickets for Dec 2010... only cost £60 for 2 but some peoples are selling for £250!!! Bit of an investment, but I daren't tell her for now!

FurbtasticM · 14-12-09, 06:31 PM

I don't usually treat myself, it's far more fun watching everyone open their pressies.

...but this year is different...after far too long debating, I've finally ordered a flatscreen TV, due to come on 22nd December. I'm like a kid waiting for santa.

**MJ10** · 14-12-09, 06:32 PM

lol, congrats on finally ordering it!

Maxx · 14-12-09, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

I don't usually treat myself, it's far more fun watching everyone open their pressies.

...but this year is different...after far too long debating, I've finally ordered a flatscreen TV, due to come on 22nd December. I'm like a kid waiting for santa.

Speak for yourself

As for me, I like to get nice presents for my friends and family, but as a 15 year old student living with my parents, pretty much all the other money I get goes towards things for me

kevan321 · 14-12-09, 06:38 PM

I don't usually but, as like everyone else, this is proving to be a selfish year!

Just bought myself a hat, gloves and socks for my holiday in jan.

Still not got my family anything but after the exams I'll get on that (assuming there isn't anything worth giving in the sack of crap!)

FurbtasticM · 14-12-09, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxx

Speak for yourself

First year me and Mrs Furbs were together, we went to my brother's for Christmas. She didn't know them too well and wasn't impressed when she opened her pressie....a new mobile phone......wrapped in pages/pieces cut out from Ann Summers cataglogues

Edit: Just been texted this joke, apologies for the crudeness:

Why is Santa's sack so full....because he only comes once a year.

Maxx · 14-12-09, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

First year me and Mrs Furbs were together, we went to my brother's for Christmas. She didn't know them too well and wasn't impressed when she opened her pressie....a new mobile phone......wrapped in pages/pieces cut out from Ann Summers cataglogues

Edit: Just been texted this joke, apologies for the crudeness:

Why is Santa's sack so full....because he only comes once a year.

That's brilliant

Larkino · 14-12-09, 07:31 PM

I will be treating myself this year. I've got a bit of money saved up,and have saved a bundle on christmas gifts by using some amazon vouchers I got earlier this year courtesy of freepay. hoping to get myself a nice guitar after xmas

Shimoru · 14-12-09, 07:39 PM

Nope. In fact, I tell others not to spend their money buying me gifts. I rather watch them open presents as well.

-null- · 14-12-09, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxx

Speak for yourself

+1

Although it depends on the person and the gift. Watching someone open something they aren't expecting is fun.

Maxx · 14-12-09, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -null-

+1

Although it depends on the person and the gift. Watching someone open something they aren't expecting is fun.

I know, how could you not love this reaction?

Larkino · 14-12-09, 09:08 PM

^^ haha that's genius

how about this for best gift reaction ever:

Harvez · 14-12-09, 09:39 PM

best ive seen is the kid in america so wants a xbox, they get him the box but no xbox poor little sods gutted. oh found it

**MJ10** · 14-12-09, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larkino

^^ haha that's genius

how about this for best gift reaction ever:

omg, he almost threw up he was so excited!!!!

delude · 14-12-09, 09:51 PM

I don't usually, although I'd like to get enough greens to have the money for a full 18 month phone contract (so it's all there for my peace of mind). Hoping to get enough referrals before Christmas!

ainsleee · 14-12-09, 10:14 PM

I very rarley treat my self. Ive got so much saved up/loaned to family I just forget about me. Im debating getting a new phone, with a decent camera out of my greens.

The annoying thing is Im 300 in my overdraft and I hate seeing that.

14-12-09, 05:57 PM	#1
-null- Mini Mac Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,135	Do you treat yourself at christmas I realised today that coming up to christmas I tend to treat myself more than I do the rest of the year. I'll impulse buy things I want whereas during the rest of the year I tend to debate for days over whether I really need something and will use it, trying to justify spending the money. Do you treat yourself at christmas?

14-12-09, 06:03 PM	#2
Gregm iPod 30gb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perthshire, Scotland Posts: 1,219	I used to when I was single, but now I tend not to in case my wife gets me the same thing for Christmas, which has happened before. __________________ Join the Gadgets FJ Conga! Free Dyson DC25 http://becauseim-free.blogspot.com/

14-12-09, 06:06 PM	#3
arcticfox blah blah blah Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here Posts: 17,866	I seem to spend all year getting things for the family and house but at Xmas I like to get myself a little something for myself either as a freebie or from vouchers. A kind of reward, lol. __________________ Free Nintendo 3DS Free iPhone 4 Free PS3 Free iPad 2

14-12-09, 06:16 PM	#5
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,582	I know what you mean. I normally debate stuff for ages, and factor in that my girlfriend would kill me if I bought nice things for me and not her! Especially as I spend the whole year complaining how I don't have any money and generally being tight! But over christmas I've been more implusive: I was looking for Theatre tickets for my girlfriends birthday... then ended up buying JLS tickets for Dec 2010... only cost £60 for 2 but some peoples are selling for £250!!! Bit of an investment, but I daren't tell her for now! __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 117 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

14-12-09, 06:31 PM	#6
FurbtasticM ..is a Muppet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 10,100	I don't usually treat myself, it's far more fun watching everyone open their pressies. ...but this year is different...after far too long debating, I've finally ordered a flatscreen TV, due to come on 22nd December. I'm like a kid waiting for santa. __________________ iPhone deals \| Giveaway \| Free iPhone \| Free iPad

14-12-09, 06:32 PM	#7
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,582	lol, congrats on finally ordering it! __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 117 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

14-12-09, 06:38 PM	#9
kevan321 iPod 60gb Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,878	I don't usually but, as like everyone else, this is proving to be a selfish year! Just bought myself a hat, gloves and socks for my holiday in jan. Still not got my family anything but after the exams I'll get on that (assuming there isn't anything worth giving in the sack of crap!) __________________ Spoiler PS3.Real incentives 12/12 - VERIFIED! YAS!!! Ipods.freepay - 5/5 Verified! ESD: 5/5/08

14-12-09, 07:31 PM	#12
Larkino Call me Vlad Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South London Posts: 9,503	I will be treating myself this year. I've got a bit of money saved up,and have saved a bundle on christmas gifts by using some amazon vouchers I got earlier this year courtesy of freepay. hoping to get myself a nice guitar after xmas __________________ Free Xbox 360 S \| Free Wii \| Last.FM

14-12-09, 07:39 PM	#13
Shimoru iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 59	Nope. In fact, I tell others not to spend their money buying me gifts. I rather watch them open presents as well.

14-12-09, 09:08 PM	#16
Larkino Call me Vlad Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South London Posts: 9,503	^^ haha that's genius how about this for best gift reaction ever: __________________ Free Xbox 360 S \| Free Wii \| Last.FM

14-12-09, 09:39 PM	#17
Harvez Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: l33dz Posts: 9,421	best ive seen is the kid in america so wants a xbox, they get him the box but no xbox poor little sods gutted. oh found it __________________ Freebiejeebies \| Free iphone \| Free Blackberry \| Free Wii U \| Free laptop ^^^^ its not real stop begging losers ^^^^ Someone once said "Life is what you make it", I disagree sometimes life makes you into what you are. Last edited by Harvez; 14-12-09 at 09:39 PM..

14-12-09, 09:51 PM	#19
delude Mini Mac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,655	I don't usually, although I'd like to get enough greens to have the money for a full 18 month phone contract (so it's all there for my peace of mind). Hoping to get enough referrals before Christmas!

14-12-09, 10:14 PM	#20
ainsleee Mini Mac Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sandfields, Port Talbot Posts: 4,079	I very rarley treat my self. Ive got so much saved up/loaned to family I just forget about me. Im debating getting a new phone, with a decent camera out of my greens. The annoying thing is Im 300 in my overdraft and I hate seeing that.