Gift Hints for Loved Ones?

Normally what page of a catalog or a price/rarity guide I tend to keep my eyes glued on more is what my parents seem to hint on. Either that or what ones I tend to point out more often at a train show.

I make a list! I include the dealer's name,phone number,website, train or part number(she got me a bunch of parts from Jeff Kane a couple of years ago). I do the same when I'm asking for parts for my road runner. Much better chance to get what I want/need that way, and she doesn't have to worry about getting the wrong item. Have never had to exchange anything.

How about gift cards ? No shame in that. Easy to buy, and the recipient gets

exactly what they want....

 

 

she's done that too!

It is not easy for loved ones, unless they participate with you side by side with your model railroad activities, to know EXACTLY what you want. Giving broad hints to them produces broad results, in other words, gifts that need to be returned.

 

I see no issue with being very specific about what you want. A good description of what it is and where is the best place to buy it is the best way to go.

If you don't want socks and underwear, go with PTC suggestion.

Can't go wrong with this advice.

Good one, Jon, I should have thought of that. But forget the pink bunny pajamas like this.

 

For the significant items we are practical: I buy what I want and give it to her and she buys what she wants and gives it to me. We wrap them and act surprised on Christmas morning. Then we each buy smaller things for each other to really show our love. It works for us. 

My sister got me a gift certificate from my local train store for my birthday and I put it toward a pre order.