He Gave Up His Video Games for Me!

He Gave Up His Video Games for Me!

April 20th, 2010 @ 4:28 pm by Mrs. Dachshund
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Well, not completely. I don’t think Mr. Doxie could ever give up video games, and that’s okay. I enjoy them too. However, he did trade in a substantial amount of his games to Amazon.com for credit there. We had planned on doing this a few months ago. He was going to trade in everything that he no longer played, and buy the new games that he wanted. Well, we finally sent them in and he got the credit today. 34 games landed us just under $300.00. It’s a loss, yes, but not too bad if you consider they were just sitting on the shelf!

After a bit of light persuasion on my part, Mr. D agreed that it would be okay to see if Amazon sold anything we might need for the wedding. We still need a lot, and luckily Amazon sells everything! Our video game shelf is a little barer, but we definitely scored:

We finally got our rings!

My RIng and Mr. Doxie’s

The groomsmen got their ties:

I think these mint ties will go well with the bridesmaids’ dresses.

Mr Doxie got his tie:

Finding a red and aqua tie was hard! Hopefully we like this one when it arrives.

And we got a butt-load of candles! 144 votives and a dozen pillar candles. We’ll need many more pillars, but I wanted to see the quality first.

Not too shabby! I am so appreciative that Mr. Doxie was willing to give up his beloved games to help pull our wedding together. Also, we get to cross a bunch of things off our list with no out of pocket costs. Score!

Did you and your FI do any “spring cleaning”, so to speak, in order to purchase things for your wedding?

P.S. My dress was delivered today! It’s currently sitting in my living room waiting for me to get home and open it. I’m so excited! Pictures will come soon.

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21 Responses to “He Gave Up His Video Games for Me!”

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bohemianbailie (message) 980 posts, Busy bee

That is amazing, I am in shock really I had no idea you could do that!

4/20/10 @ 4:33 pm (reply)

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Gerbera (message) 4,481 posts, Honey bee

Hi!
Could you describe what shade you think the mint tie is? Looks really soft and light? Thanks!

4/20/10 @ 4:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Dachshund (message) 689 posts, Busy bee

@Gerbera: I would be glad to describe them! Once we receive them : ) I hope that they’re similar to the picture. We’ll see!

4/20/10 @ 4:37 pm (reply)

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farmersdaughter (message) 1,675 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, I actually had a very similar experience this week - weird! My FI sold his super fancy schmancy bike wheels (he’s into triathlons) on ebay and replaced them with cheaper ones…making enough $$ off the downgrade to purchase our wedding bands. It was a really sweet gesture and made it so we were able to get exactly what we wanted.

4/20/10 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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Gerbera (message) 4,481 posts, Honey bee

@Miss Dachshund:
Thanks! Would love to hear of the quality as well! Love that they come in a little gift box already!

4/20/10 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

Love those ties! And can’t wait to see your dress pics!

4/20/10 @ 4:43 pm (reply)

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janicegiraldo (message) 399 posts, Helper bee

Will you post a “real” pic of your band when it comes in? It’s such a great deal, sometime I may consider! Thanks, and great finds!

4/20/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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EmeraldR (message) 753 posts, Busy bee

Wow. In my house that is the ultimate sacrifice.

4/20/10 @ 5:00 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cloud (message) 802 posts, Busy bee

What a good hubby!! I think Mr. Cloud would think I was insane if I ever suggested trading in his games!! You Mr. is a keeper for sure, and his tie makes me fall in love with your colors all over again

4/20/10 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Guinea Pig (message) 1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, you got so much stuff for that! Mad props to Mr. Doxie for selling his video games for a good cause

4/20/10 @ 5:21 pm (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,625 posts, Sugar bee

Aw… Mr. Doxie is too awesome to give up his games for the greater good!! Major props sir!

And how exciting your dress is anxiously awaiting your arrival at home! Eep!! Cant’ wait for that post and post lots of pix please!

4/20/10 @ 5:24 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s so cool! FI loves games, but the last time he sold his games/system it was to get a newer system. Haha, but we weren’t engaged yet so I was totally cool with that.

4/20/10 @ 6:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Stephanie

I totally think we have the EXACT same rings! Yours look just like mine and FI’s.

4/20/10 @ 6:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Turtle (message) 782 posts, Busy bee

That’s so cool that you made a sacrifice to get your wedding bands! I’m sure it was just practical, but it’s so sweet and symbolic at the same time! And I love your red and aqua color combo!

4/20/10 @ 7:20 pm (reply)

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