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Enjoy a Taste in Bainbridge and holiday spirits in Solon: Valley Views
By Victor Alvarez
Dear Annie: I spend thoughtfully on gifts, but my wealthy friends give me leftovers
Victor Alvarez
Victor Alvarez
Senior Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Victor brings a decade of experience in business journalism, having previously reported for Crain's Cleveland Business. He holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and focuses on the economic impact of local enterprises. His thorough analysis provides insights into Cleveland's ever-changing business landscape.
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Dear Annie: What do you think about friends who give gifts such as thrift store items or items that they no longer want in their homes? I have one friend who gives thrift store items to me as gifts. They are almost always cracked or chipped with the thrift store tag still on them and wrapped in used tissue paper.
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