Christmas Hampers

[Hazlinny]

I think most of them are a bit of a rip-off, pricey for what they normally contain - biscuits, cheese, chocolates, tea-bags, nuts, crisps, a bottle of plonk, etc.  What do you think if you have received one or seen them advertised?

[douglas9401]

I think 'festive wrappers but it's the same old stuff everyone buys every week, and in what universe is it "luxury"'.

[pastafreak]

I'd make my own, and tailor it to the recipient. Probably cheaper.

[Cloverjo]

I've been looking at hampers as gifts for people I won't see over Christmas. They seem to be extremely overpriced. Instead, I am buying all the bits that I know they like - gin, biscuits, nuts, etc. - and putting them together and sending it myself.

I must be difficult to buy for, because last year we received 3 hampers of cheese and chutney. I never eat chutney. 
 

Please just get me a bottle of wine instead.

 

[gingejbee]

I'd prefer to buy things (that I really enjoy) separately.

Having said that, OH did win a Fortnum and Mason hamper a few years ago (£250-ish worth)...now that WAS luxury!

[Hazlinny]

Ginge/  I can imagine that - the liners cost £20!  
Last year I told people who usually send hampers to donate to my favourite charity instead.