Birthday Gift Drama: Pokémon Cards Spark Family Feud

Imagine your child receiving the perfect birthday gift, only for the giver to demand it back! That’s what happened to one family when a 10-year-old boy received a collection of 200 old Pokémon cards from his grandparents. The boy was ecstatic, but little did he know that this gift would ignite a family feud. Let’s dive into the story and see how a simple birthday present turned into a dramatic showdown.

A Socially Distanced Birthday Party

The Gift’s Origin

Grandparents Agree to Regift

Sister-in-Law’s Speculation

Annoying, But Ignored

Just Let Him Enjoy Them

The Demanding Text

Kids Are Pissed

Older Sister’s Salty Message

Accusations and Family Feud

Ruining Family Relationships?

Not Good Enough for In-Laws

Accused of Stealing?!

Gift or Greed: The Family Torn Apart

So, here’s the rundown: A 10-year-old boy receives a collection of old Pokémon cards as a birthday gift from his grandparents. The boy and his siblings have a blast playing with them, until his grandparents demand the cards back, believing they’re worth thousands of dollars. The kids refuse, and a family feud erupts, with accusations of greed, disrespect, and bad parenting flying left and right. In an attempt to keep the peace, the kids return half of the cards, but that’s not good enough for the grandparents. The family is left torn apart, all because of a simple birthday gift. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Pokémon cards not valuable, asking for gift back is tacky.

Santa weighs in on gift drama, grandparents on the naughty list!

Teaching kids value of gifts is important, NTA comment

Grandparents ask for gifted Pokémon cards back, NTA calls out disrespect.

Gift-giving gone wrong: NTA refuses to give back present

Husband needs to step up and deal with his family

NTA for not making kids return cards, ESH for returning half.

Let your kids play with the cards, memories are priceless

Parent seeks validation for Pokémon gift drama amidst 2020 chaos

Valuing destroyed Pokémon cards to show grandparents their mistake

Pokémon cards worth less than family drama

Grandparents’ greed ruins grandkids’ gift, NTA verdict. Speak up kids!

Don’t mess with a child’s gifts! NTA did the right thing

Grandparents vs. Kids: Pokémon Cards or Family Bonds?

Pokémon cards may not be worth money, but they’re priceless to kids

In-laws gifted worthless Pokémon cards, NTA for keeping them?

Avoid the drama, buy a set off eBay for under $20

Pokémon cards only worth a few cents, but gift is priceless

Return the worthless collection to the horrible people #NTA

Generous 10-year-old vs. stingy 40+ year-olds

In-laws acting greedy? Kids understand gift-giving better. NTA

Grandparents demand gift back, NTA stands up to them.

Santa didn’t ask for gifts back, in-laws getting coal. NTA

In-laws don’t understand gifts, be wary of future ‘gifts’

NTA receives support for keeping gifted Pokémon cards from in-laws.

Valuing old Pokémon cards to settle family dispute

13-year-old defends playing with Pokémon cards, NTA wins.

Pokémon cards cause family feud, SIL labeled major a**hole

Setting boundaries with toxic people is crucial for self-care

Pokémon cards cause family feud. NTA for keeping gifted cards.

Petty revenge ideas after Pokémon gift drama

Sentimental value over monetary worth of childhood collection.

Pokémon cards cause family feud over worthless gift

Petty but satisfying suggestion for NTA in Pokémon feud

Misconceptions about MTG card values cause amusement among players

Grandparent’s gift of Pokémon cards causes family feud. NTA solution.

Grandkids happy, grandparents crushed it. Cards aren’t worth resale anyway.

Confession of a former EB games employee sparks outrage

Heartbreaking gift drama sparks family feud

Grandparents prioritize Pokémon cards over relationship with grandkids

Money over family? NTA comment sparks drama

Family drama over gift value, NTA stands their ground

NTA explains the difference between collectibles and collectors items.

Grandparents’ gift causes family feud over Pokémon cards. NTA wins.

NTA stands their ground against greedy in-laws over Pokémon cards

Keeping the peace: Price check valuable cards and return them

Don’t mess with a Pokémon fan’s collection

Pokémon cards from childhood could be worth thousands

Pokémon cards cause family feud over gift-giving etiquette. NTA stands firm.

Playing with the cards is more valuable than their worth.

Grandparents get a lesson in Pokémon card values

Petty revenge or family harmony? The drama of gift-giving.

Gifts are gifts, not entitlements. NTA stands their ground

In-laws demand gift back, OP is NTA, kids upset

Generosity of children shines amidst family gift drama

Pokémon cards cause family feud, but son’s gift, his property. NTA.

Expert advice shuts down family feud over Pokémon cards

Don’t be greedy with gifts! NTA for keeping them.

Gift-giving gone wrong? NTA stands their ground

Pokémon gift drama ends with NTA verdict and scathing comment.

Pokémon cards not worth the drama, NTA comment explains

You’re in the clear! NTA for keeping gifted Pokémon cards

NTA stands firm against unreasonable grandparents over Pokémon cards

Don’t give away what you don’t know, NTA

Pokémon cards not worth thousands, in-laws need manners. NTA.

Demand all gifts back, return cards, and cut off in-laws. NTA

Sharing childhood belongings can be a sensitive topic

Compromise suggestion for Pokémon card gift dilemma

Gifted Pokémon cards cause family feud. Commenter defends NTA.

Unsealed Pokémon cards causing family feud

13-year-old praised for defending gift as family fights over value

Pokémon cards cause family feud, but NTA for throwing away.

OG Pokemon cards not worth as much as expected. NTA.

NTA. Suggest a Pokemon tournament between grandparents and kids

Suggests returning valuable Pokémon cards, not the whole deck

Suggests valuing cards to belittle in-laws or keep for kids

In-law falls for Facebook ad, expects to sell retro games for thousands You’re NTA, grandparents are.

User suggests appraising Pokémon cards to settle family feud.

Sassy suggestion to return the Pokémon cards to the family.

In-laws’ greed sparks family feud over birthday gift

Unifying thread vs. family feud