We all love receiving gifts that align with our passions, right? Well, imagine receiving the perfect gift and then being asked to pay for it later! That’s exactly what happened to a 17-year-old girl who’s passionate about crafting. She received a knitting machine from her cousin as a birthday gift, and it turned out to be a game-changer for her small business. But when her cousin found out that the machine was being used to make a profit, she demanded to be paid back the full price of the machine! Let’s dive into the story…
A Crafty Teen’s Dream Gift
The Knitting Machine Arrives
Gratitude and Creativity Unleashed
Mastering the Machine
A Small Business is Born ️
Knitted Items Steal the Show
Cousin Discovers the Business
Payback Time?
To Pay or Not to Pay?
Gifted Machine Sparks Family Drama
So, our crafty protagonist is faced with a dilemma: should she pay back her cousin for the knitting machine that was given as a gift, just because it’s now helping her small business thrive? It’s a tough call, considering she’s paying for all the other materials herself and the machine was a gift in the first place. But, she doesn’t want any family drama, so she’s considering just paying her cousin back to avoid problems. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
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Gifted machine, gifted business. NTA for using your gift.
Gifts are meant to be used as one wishes . Cousin is an AH.
Cousin can’t dictate how you use a gifted machine. NTA
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Cousin gifts machine, wants control. OP not the a**hole.
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Jealous cousin demands payback for gifted knitting machine? NTA, obviously.
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Teen crafter not obligated to pay cousin for gifted machine
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Gifts that keep on giving
Jealous cousin demands payback for gifted machine, but NTA prevails
Crafty teen’s success causes family drama over gifted machine
Gifted machine comes with strings attached, return it instead
Embrace the gift! NTA for using it and enjoying it
Gifts don’t come with strings attached . NTA, keep your earnings.
Gifts should come without strings attached . NTA stands firm.
Generous gift turned sour. NTA for using it. Shop link please?
Return the gift, buy equivalent, embarrass her, go no contact
Crafty comeback! Teen entrepreneur owes cousin nothing for gifted machine
Cousin gifts machine but forbids making money? NTA, keep crafting!
Teen’s crafting success sparks greedy cousin’s oinking behavior. #NTA
Supportive comment, advises to cut off entitled cousin.
Cousin’s jealousy over teen’s success is not her problem
NTA! Gift is not an investment. Compromise: custom item or ignore.
Generous gift, no strings attached. Cousin’s demand is tacky.
Using a gifted machine for its purpose doesn’t require payback
Teen’s cousin demands payment for gifted machine, commenter suggests payment plan
Craft store owner defends gifting supplies, family should be supportive
Gift is a gift. You’re not obligated to use it differently
Gifted machine, sold crafts, and now cousin wants payback? NTA!
Cousin wants payback for gifted machine? NTA, they are.
Gift-giving gone wrong Cousin demands payback for machine
Crafting for profit? NTA says it’s absurd, and we agree!
Pay back the cousin and minimize contact. Be gracious and aloof.
Generous gift leads to successful business, no guilt necessary. NTA!
Starting a business doesn’t mean buying a second machine ♀️
Gifted machine, no payback demanded. NTA
Jealous cousin demands payback for gifted machine, commenter says NTA
Cousin gifted a machine, has no right to claim profits
Receiving a gift with strings attached? Not cool. NTA
Gifted tools don’t negate someone’s right to earn from them
Generous gift sparks business success and parenting inspiration
Cousin wants payback for gifted machine? NTA shut them down
Cousin forgets gift means no control, jealous of your success
