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[Mominohio]

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@noodleann wrote:

Those stepladders are very handy for all kinds of things, from putting up curtain hardware to changing bulbs in overhead fixtures. 

But I like the one I have much better. I think it's by Cosco, and it has nice big deep steps, and it also has a tray that's an integral part of the top of the ladder (which folds). The tray is handy for holding tools, hardware, bulbs, dusting cloths, etc. I was surprised that this TSV ladder lacked that great feature. Sam's Club has one that looks like mine called Cosco 3-Step Max Steel Work Platform.

The plus on the TSV is that the weight capacity is 375, while the Cosco is 225.

But to answer your question, these are very handy to have. Sure beat standing on a chair.

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@noodleann

My mom has the ladder you are talking about, and it seems so much better than the TSV. I have seen hers, and used it at her house just once, but I see one in my future someday. 

The steps on the Cosco are much wider, and so much more comfortable than what the TSV ladder is showing. Q kind of missed the mark on this one. I'd have picked up the Cosco ladder on TSV in a minute, but this one kind of pales in comparison. 

I believe this is the one she has, and Q rates it at 300 lbs 

[millieshops]

I would -  especially if I knew the couple was planning to move together into a new home or an an apartment..  A safe ladder plus a check so they could buy paint or pictures or whatever -  that's my kind of gift.

I have all kinds of "fancy" wedding gifts I never use -  and that includes a few decor items that my parents received as wedding gifts in 1927.  I even have a whole collection of lovely crystal that came as wedding gifts to my S/O and his wife.  I've never used them and wonder if they did.  Probably not because I doubt she would have left them if she loved them.

Anyway -  I'm all for practical right now. 

[faeriemoon]

Definitely not.

[Meowingkitty]

Many years ago I once gave a garden hose as a wedding gift. That's what they wanted. So why not a ladder. At least it won't break, chip and will come in very handy over the years when all the other stuff has gone away. 

I even gave gave my husband a ladder for an anniversary gift a few years ago. I put a picture of one In a box along with a gift card and we went to Lowes and got it. A ladder never goes out of style and they can be expensive and usually aren't a priority to buy.

[Nomorebirthdays]

Excellent gift, I asked for a scoop shovel, my dad and mom got us one, a good one, still use it to shovel snow. From 1974.

[dex]

I never thought of gifting a ladder but I do think it would be a useful gift and one that a young person probably wouldn't enjoy spending their money on.I doubt that they would return it or regift.

[Lipstickdiva]

It would really depend on the person.  Generally no, I wouldn't. But if it was a close friend or relative and they said they wanted it, then yes.

[cotton4me]

I wouldn’t have thought of it but I think it would be a unique and useful gift.  A long time ago (70’s) I attended a wedding shower and one of the gifts was a toolbox with various tools (hammer, pliers, etc).  Most gifts at that time were usually kitchen items.  I thought it was a very clever and useful idea. 

[beckyb1012]

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@cotton4me wrote:

I wouldn’t have thought of it but I think it would be a unique and useful gift.  A long time ago (70’s) I attended a wedding shower and one of the gifts was a toolbox with various tools (hammer, pliers, etc).  Most gifts at that time were usually kitchen items.  I thought it was a very clever and useful idea. 

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That reminds me of a shopping trip I took with a friend back in the 80's whose older sister was getting married and she had a fancy registry too.  My friend wanted her gift to be different and unique for the bridal shower so we went the housewares dept. and got a tall plastic kitchen garbage can.   She proceeded to fill it up with all the kitchen and bathroom gadgets and items we need for daily use and living.  Plastic and metal spatulas ect.. to the bathroom toilet bowl brush.  Her sister loved it and had not thought of all those items with the hoop la of the wedding details.

[ChynnaBlue]

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@mistriTsquirrel wrote:

I don't know if I would.  But perhaps if they were living together in an apartment, but were about to get their first house it would make sense.  Because in that case, they may already have several small appliances and such, but probably don't have items they will need to properly maintain a house.

It wouldn't be a flashy gift, but I don't think many people enjoy having to go out and spend their money on a ladder, so it could be a really good gift if they are people who appreciate practical items.

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Yes! I would absolutely be super appreciative of a gift like that. Ladders are a utilitarian item that I don't think about or use often, but when you need one, you really need one. And they are expensive considering how infrequently many of us use them. Even in my apartment, I had to buy a ladder because I have vaulted ceilings and 3 smoke alarms. I'm only 5' tall, so the step-stool I bought with the 2-3 steps that works to get to upper cabinets doesn't safely get me to the ceiling. I had to spend around $60 for a ladder just to change the smoke detector batteries once a year and replace a light bulb that's going to last for 5 years.