[disneysteve]

I didn't answer the original question.

Yes, I am frugal in my gift giving. I have often given gifts that were purchased second-hand. Particularly to folks who are collectors. If I find an item that I know they'd like for their collection at a yard sale or flea market, I'll pick it up for them.

We also will shop at outlet stores, especially for wedding presents. We'll get the couple's registry from the department store and then head to the outlets to actually buy the gift. This works to everyone's advantage. For example, one friend was registered for Lenox crystal stemware. For what we wanted to spend on a gift, we could have gotten 2 pieces at the department store. At the outlet, we got 4 pieces for less than the 2 would have cost. So we saved money and they got 2 extra glasses.