Dilemma with a Christmas Gift

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#16
Something like this would eat at me forever. I'd have to confront.. but the way I would do it would be sort of like benefit of the doubt way as much as possible. Tell your aunt that you're concerned that she might have been ripped off because it's a fake, ask her if she still has receipts so maybe she could try to get her money back etc. etc. - so basically, not putting fault on her so much as "concern" for her being "tricked" into buying/gifting a fake.

Good luck, whatever you choose to do !
 
#17
Ayla has got it perfect! That's what I'd do! It makes you come off as if you are more concerned than upset. Whether or not she believes that or not is her problem. You will not come off as the bad guy!
 
#18
ayla said:
Something like this would eat at me forever. I'd have to confront.. but the way I would do it would be sort of like benefit of the doubt way as much as possible. Tell your aunt that you're concerned that she might have been ripped off because it's a fake, ask her if she still has receipts so maybe she could try to get her money back etc. etc. - so basically, not putting fault on her so much as "concern" for her being "tricked" into buying/gifting a fake.

Good luck, whatever you choose to do !
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Yeah, this is something I know I'll never forget lol. I'm just not sure if I'm overreacting. I can see myself being less upset about it if it were from an Aunt I barely talk to, but from my aunt who I would call a very close friend? I'm disappointed.
 
#19
I think it would be best if you put it at the back of your jewelry box. If you're against fakes, then you don't have to wear it. And if your aunt wants to see it, you can always pull it out to show her. This way you don't have to worry about causing problems within the family.
 
#21
You should say something to your aunt, in case she WAS deceived. If you read the Deals forum, you'll find stories of tPF members buying items from Bluefly and Off 5th that ended up being fake. Often, people buy from a reputable source and believe the item is real. You may be doing her a favor by telling her that the necklace is fake. If I bought a Burberry scarf from Bluefly and gave it to a friend that realized it was fake, I would DEFINITELY want to know.
 
#22
eckertle said:
You should say something to your aunt, in case she WAS deceived. If you read the Deals forum, you'll find stories of tPF members buying items from Bluefly and Off 5th that ended up being fake. Often, people buy from a reputable source and believe the item is real. You may be doing her a favor by telling her that the necklace is fake. If I bought a Burberry scarf from Bluefly and gave it to a friend that realized it was fake, I would DEFINITELY want to know.
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I'm not 1000% she knew it was fake, but she knows the way she attains the stuff is illegal. Last time I was at her house, she was telling me about her "special person" that was *so exclusive* that she was appointment only, that she got "stuff that fell off the truck" from. :push:
 
#23
OH and I just took a good look at my sisters bag that my aunt told her "she bought on Rodeo Drive." I think it's real, but it has 2 circle indent marks on the inside leather part of the bag. Also, it's missing an accessory that is attached in all of the pictures I've seen on an authentic version of the bag. Using my LV knowledge, the circles mean it was bought at a factory/outlet store. (Although LV doesn't have factory/outlets, LV bags with those circles are sold to EMPLOYEES only). Definitely NOT Rodeo Drive and I guess just another lie. Not sure why she would have to lie about that since I'm assuming the bag was still expensive? Blehh
 
#24
Seems like your aunt just wants to come across as something she isn't, or something she feels isn't.

Whatever you decide to do, remember she's your aunt, and beneath all this crap, she does love you :love:
 
#25
supersash said:
Seems like your aunt just wants to come across as something she isn't, or something she feels isn't.

Whatever you decide to do, remember she's your aunt, and beneath all this crap, she does love you :love:
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Yes, exactly! I know she loves me (sounds conceited, haha) but this whole thing is just so shady. I guess I just can't imagine lying about gifts I give to people lol.
 
#26
I agree. I think you should maybe say that you took it to Tiffany's to get it cleaned properly, so it stays new and shiny and then they told you it was a fake? either that or like ayla said tell her you're concerned that she might have been ripped off because its a fake.
 
#27
mcb100 said:
I agree. I think you should maybe say that you took it to Tiffany's to get it cleaned properly, so it stays new and shiny and then they told you it was a fake? either that or like ayla said tell her you're concerned that she might have been ripped off because its a fake.
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Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks!
 
#28
A tiny update. My aunt called earlier, she asked me if I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. I politely declined (as I have some other things planned), and at this point I'm not going to tell her about the necklace. I think I was more mad about it as soon as it happened compared to now. I'm just going to keep this in the back of my head next time I go all out for her for any occasion, and I probably won't forget that she tells little lies.
 
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