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[NYC2AZ]

It's been a while since we've had anyone in the family graduate high school. My nephew (my DH's sister's son) is graduating but we're not able to attend in person. We're sending a gift and thought $200 in cash and a $50 gift card to Target would be ok. They live in NY and my DH and his sister are pretty close. I'd like some opinions on if this gift is appropriate or should we consider something else? Thanks. 

[ahoymate]

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@NYC2AZ wrote:

It's been a while since we've had anyone in the family graduate high school. My nephew (my DH's sister's son) is graduating but we're not able to attend in person. We're sending a gift and thought $200 in cash and a $50 gift card to Target would be ok. They live in NY and my DH and his sister are pretty close. I'd like some opinions on if this gift is appropriate or should we consider something else? Thanks. 

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Give what you feel is best. For me, unless I was close to my nephew, I wouldn't be this generous. 

[Love my grandkids]

@NYC2AZ I hope you are sending a check and not cash in the mail. Too easily stolen. I think $200 is more than generous but if that's what you are OK with then fine. I personally would send a Visa gift card to be used *anywhere*.   The nephew may not be a Target shopper. . I think Visa is a better choice.  It can be used wherever he likes.

[Enufstuff]

@NYC2AZ  You are very generous. Even with my grandchildren, I would not give this much for a high school

graduation. Visa would be a good choice for a gift card. It can be used at a place of his choice. Personally, I would just go with a check as a gift.

    I have 5 children, 6 grand children and 8 great grand children.

We don't have a month without birthdays. I am constantly buying gifts. Just this month, we had five birthdays.

[threecees]

@NYC2AZ You are very generous.

I hope your nephew appreciates this and you receive a thank you card.

[Sooner]

Nowdays I would not expect a thank you card but be happy if you got one  If it will bother you if you don't  I would opt out of buying a gift.

[Mersha]

@NYC2AZ   The $200 gift is more than generous.

I see no reason to include a gift card in any amount with the money.

I am sure you nephew will appreciate your gift.

[Q-Checker]

@NYC2AZ-- Your gift sounds generous and thoughtful, but I suggest something that he can also keep as a memory of your thoughtfulness. Perhaps putting the money/Visa card in a Carver Dan  box or something similar? I have done this several times and it always adds something special to a gift for a significant occasion . 

[Kachina624]

@Q-Checker.  Don't look for Carver Dan boxes in the future.  He passed away recently.

I never use gift cards; is it safe to mail them?

[ahoymate]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@Q-Checker.  Don't look for Carver Dan boxes in the future.  He passed away recently.

I never use gift cards; is it safe to mail them?

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I send AmEx gift cards via USPS. What do you suggest? UPS/FedEx?