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A woman shared how herthrift storefind turned into a footwear fiasco after her mother-in-law asked for thegift receipt.

But she waited until the holidays to give them to her mother-in-law.

Viewers had plenty of suggestions to offer as they commented on the video, viewed over 177.7K times.

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Theres no lie being told.

Id offer to buy her another pair and then list those on FB marketplace.

Tell them the truth, another simply said.

Smiling woman holding a long receipt related to thrifted boots gift for MIL.

If they dont fit or doesnt like them then no its not rude, one said.

Another agreed, saying its not rude at all.

Whatever pair she wants, I offered to buy them for her, Isaacs later toldPeople.

Woman in kitchen reacting to request for gift receipt related to thrifted boots gift to MIL.

Isaacs also delighted her fans by announcing that she was giving away the original boots that her mother-in-law returned.

She later announced the winner in a live video and said she is excited for them.

I felt bad because I didnt have a gift receipt nor an option to return them.

Woman in kitchen, reflecting on gifting thrifted boots and receiving text about a gift receipt.

My initial reaction was Oh no .. how am going to make that happen?

she went on to say.

I didnt want her to think I was cutting corners …

Woman discusses gifting thrifted boots to MIL, receives request for gift receipt via text.

I think I just need to be more careful on the items I thrift and gift, she admitted.

Items that are size-specific maybe arent thebest items to thriftwithout any option to return or exchange.

This was so wild!!!!

Woman holding thrifted boots gifted to her MIL with ‘The Big Reveal’ text overlay.

I was meant to be in the live!!!!

She often posts videos about hernifty buyson her TikTok page.

She also asserted that when it comes to gifts, it does not matter where it comes from.

Woman smiling and holding thrifted boots with tags, representing a gift for her MIL.

At the end of the day, where the gift came from doesnt matter.

It is the thought that counts, she told the outlet.

Cheap is buying purely to get something for the least amount of money.

Young woman with $2 thrifted boots returned by MIL, deciding what to do next.

Frugal is being smart and intentional with your money, getting something for a great value.

I would love them!

Dang, wish Id been at that garage sale, one social media user said

Woman holding thrifted boots as a gift, smiling in a cozy setting with holiday decor.

Comment stating, “Stop. They are sooo cute,” in response to gifted thrifted boots.

Comment on gift receipt for $2 thrifted boots, suggesting it’s not rude if they don’t fit or aren’t liked.

Text comment discussing the risks of gifting unreturnable clothing, mentioning size issues and feeling cheap.

Comment on the thrifted boots gift situation, discussing return options and politeness.

Comment about $2 thrifted boots, someone wishes they attended the garage sale.

Comment about returning an unwanted gift, related to thrifted boots given to mother-in-law.

Facebook comment about attaching a gift receipt for thrifted gift exchanges.

Comment on gifting second-hand boots, discussing returning gifts and their appropriateness.

Comment on thrifted boots gift, advising always to get a gift receipt for courtesy.

Comment from Amber Fowler: “I would love those. They are beautiful.

Rebecca comments on thrifted boots gift, mentioning size issue and family considerations.

Comment discussing thrifted boots gift and receipt request, mentioning exchanging items using barcode search.

Comment discussing the etiquette of asking for gift receipts after gifting $2 thrifted boots.