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Gloomy Anyway, the bottom line: I'm considering selling the phone. I neither like it nor need it. The problem is that... well... it is a Christmas gift after all. And I mentioned in an earlier journal entry that Christmas gifts should simply be accepted for what they are. I could certainly accept it if it was a music box or a magic 8-ball or some other novelty knick-knack that people give to each other on Christmas. But a smartphone is something my dad expects me to use on a regular basis. How do I tell him that his very expensive gift is something I'd rather auction on eBay? I mean, it's either that or it just gathers dust, because I'm simply not interested in using it.
You know, this whole incident gives me flashbacks to when he bought me this laptop a few Christmases ago. Right off the bat I knew it was crap, since my dad obviously doesn't know the kind of computer I need. I tried to sell it a month later and... it really strained our relationship. I'll spare you the details, but needless to say he nearly cut me off financially. I hated this laptop then and I've hated it ever since, but I'm stuck with it until I can get a replacement. And when I do, I am literally going to smash this piece of crap. Not sell it, not donate it, but SMASH it to pieces! It's caused me nothing but grief.
But back to my point, what am I going to do about this phone problem? I was planning on getting a new iPhone with my Christmas bounty before my dad showed up with this Galaxy phone, thinking it's just what his little boy needs. It really isn't, but I don't have the heart to tell him. Should I put it up for sale, or stick with a phone I hate? I don't know what to do.
IMO: You don't want to give yourself grief and put up a false pretense. It's also not fair to the other person because they'll think they did something awesome and will likely to repeat it, thus multiplying your aggravation.
You CAN keep the unwanted gifts but to what end? As hard as it is, keep it real.
I once had to return a gift to a BOSS because it was a little too out of my orbit. But I did so respectfully and emphasized how grateful I was that they thought of me and how it made me feel good.
Do that and you did your part. The ball will then be in their court (you are not responsible for their reaction +/-).
All the best!
It reminds me of the Christmas my parents bought me a point and shoot camera with no manual controls whatsoever, after I had been talking about buying myself a DSLR. I told my parents that it wasn't the right kind of camera for me, and we took the camera back to Costco and that was it.
Option 1: Sell the phone on Ebay and use the money to buy an iPhone. Then when your dad asks you 'where's the phone I gave you?' you can either be straight up with him or flat out lie to him. Going with the truth, you tell him you sold it. You can explain how you weren't really compatible with it and you are accustomed to an iPhone. Going with the lie you can sell it in secret, you could make up some story about it (being lost or something).
Option 2: Keep the phone and put up with the misery. Leave it sitting while it collects dust.
Here's my answer. Just be honest with your dad. Tell him about the phone before you sell it and explain to him why you don't need it. Like you said, you don't want to upset him. But do you think selling it behind his back will make things better? (like the incident with the laptop). Ask him to trade it in for the iPhone (if possible), I don't know your dad but I'm sure he'd be a little upset but at least understanding cause you're honest about it and talked to him first before acting irrationally. Cause the last thing you need is the cold shoulder, a complete cut off in finances, and little-to no Christmas presents next year.
Sorry for coming off as a jerk but you asked for help, and I gave you my two-cents in the matter. All that is left is for you to decide.