Need advice... attention Moms

[Hollibird]

My 12 and 5 year old sons have received a Hess truck (whatever they push that year for christmas). Problem, is my 5 year old actually wants to play with them. My mother in law had a fit because "they are for show and you have to keep the box intact so it will be worth money a million years from now". what is the point of giving a child a gift he can't play with. I see how those Beanie Babies really panned out! That was a waste of money.

My husband, however has a huge box of baseball cards from the 60's and 70's that we don't know what to do with. cash them in somewhere? give them to the kids? are they really worth money?

 

[Ocean Lover]

My 12 and 5 year old sons have received a Hess truck (whatever they push that year for christmas). Problem, is my 5 year old actually wants to play with them. My mother in law had a fit because "they are for show and you have to keep the box intact so it will be worth money a million years from now". what is the point of giving a child a gift he can't play with. I see how those Beanie Babies really panned out! That was a waste of money.

My husband, however has a huge box of baseball cards from the 60's and 70's that we don't know what to do with. cash them in somewhere? give them to the kids? are they really worth money?

My mom has given my kids collector type stuff too. Holiday Barbies, Star Wars collectables etc...this happens mostly at C'mas when they have many other things to play with so they aren't tempted to open them. We have them stacked in the closet. :roll:

As for the baseball cards, you could have some valuable cards! Check them out on Ebay before selling to see if they're worth anything.

 

[Ocean Lover]

Oh by the way, my daughter LOVED her room. She was soooo happy with everything. She's a sweetie...a big slob but a sweetie.

 

[imasunbum]

Oh by the way, my daughter LOVED her room. She was soooo happy with everything. She's a sweetie...a big slob but a sweetie.

Oh...I am so glad she loved it. Good for you. That must have been really exciting for her to come home to and to know that her Mommy did it just for her. Special Times!