I’ve seen $50 electronic items advertised as stocking stuffers. But for me that seems way extravagant. I think the term refers to candy and silly little goobers, that cost a few bucks. But I know inflation has been crazy so maybe my sense of numbers just hasn’t caught up. Thoughts?

  • @solrize
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    63 hours ago

    I thought it was the size of the item rather than its cost. So a small expensive item could be a stocking stuffer, but a large cheap one would not be. I’m probably clueless though.

    • @shalafi
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      Usually thought to mean both small and cheap. Also something you could give several people without too much thought.

  • @brygphilomena
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    43 hours ago

    I’m travelling for work in New York. I’m considering the “cashmere” scarfs that street vendors are selling. Under $10.

  • Rhynoplaz
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    345 hours ago

    I usually associate stocking stuffers to under $5 or even $10.

    But it could also mean, “small enough to get lost under the tree” so you put it in the stocking so it isn’t misplaced in all the wrapping paper and boxes.

    • @WoolyNelson
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      115 hours ago

      “Stocking stuffers” in my home are there to keep the kids occupied when it’s not their turn to open gifts.

      Maybe $25 total in a stocking.

    • @[email protected]
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      155 hours ago

      That seems right. Generally stocking stuffers are a few wee candies or toys to fidget with. Less memorable and more about rounding out the day.

  • @Postmortal_Pop
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    126 hours ago

    Aldi has a pack of 5 small chocolate bars for like 2.80. It’s stupidly good chocolate too. That’s a stocking stuffer if ever there was one.

    • Rhynoplaz
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      85 hours ago

      Aldi chocolate is a hidden treasure!

      • @Usernameblankface
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        65 hours ago

        Absolutely. I’m spoiled to where I am suddenly tasting the wax in regular Hershey’s bars

  • @[email protected]
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    65 hours ago

    My stocking stuffers every year are: $150 in scratch off tickets, a multipack of chapstick, and chocolates

  • @[email protected]
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    34 hours ago

    Depends on the family.

    I like less than $15 per item, with useful or fun $1 things. No more than a small mound.

  • aramis87
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    45 hours ago

    I have a few levels for my gift-giving, like immediate family, close friends, coworkers, etc. I try to have all gifts within each level total to being within a dollar of each other. For me, “stocking stuffers” are the things I use to bring the total value for a person within range.