Graduation gift idea(s) please

BMW F22 · 06-01-2009, 11:02 PM

My brother is graduating from Davis in a few weeks so I wanna buy him something. My budget is about $300. I need to order within the next few days to insure it gets here on time.

I was gonna get him the Kindle 2 from Amazon but my mom doesn't think it's worth it. I was also going to get him a Proscan tv from costco but the f*cker went and bought a Sony LCD last weekend. So now I'm turning to you guys for ideas.

Thanks in advance guys!

yomama69 · 06-01-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

My brother is graduating from Davis in a few weeks so I wanna buy him something. My budget is about $300. I need to order within the next few days to insure it gets here on time.

I was gonna get him the Kindle 2 from Amazon but my mom doesn't think it's worth it. I was also going to get him a Proscan tv from costco but the f*cker went and bought a Sony LCD last weekend. So now I'm turning to you guys for ideas.

Thanks in advance guys!

Get him a really nice pen. I still use the one I got for graduation years ago, and it's the only pen I use in my office.

BMW F22 · 06-01-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yomama69

Get him a really nice pen. I still use the one I got for graduation years ago, and it's the only pen I use in my office.

Any brand or link that you can send me? Thanks!

JeepJeep · 06-01-2009, 11:12 PM

Just give him $300 period. Hes a college kid so hes probably broke

BMW F22 · 06-01-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepJeep

Just give him $300 period. Hes a college kid so hes probably broke

If I can't come up with anything I will resort to that. I just don't really like giving money because it's a little impersonal. To me it's like giving someone a gift card at Xmas. You're basically saying "I don't know what you like and I don't care so here's a gift card."

JeepJeep · 06-01-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

If I can't come up with anything I will resort to that. I just don't really like giving money because it's a little impersonal. To me it's like giving someone a gift card at Xmas. You're basically saying "I don't know what you like and I don't care so here's a gift card."

This is true. Get him some nice sunglasses and / or shoes or something.

yomama69 · 06-01-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Any brand or link that you can send me? Thanks!

http://www.coloradopen.com/?r=Google...RMhnAodGnZnBw#

I prefer the Parker Pens. Waterford makes a nice pen as well.

I have a Duofold ballpoint.

radix · 06-01-2009, 11:46 PM

Some ideas include a good electric shaver:

http://www.consumersearch.com/electr...series-7-760cc

If he's a runner, a good runners watch might be nice:

http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/day_one_review.php

It's a little on the high priced end, but a PS3 is also to be considered if he doesn't already have one. Along the same vein, iPods could be considered as well.

Something like this with an appropriate congratulatory engraving would be nice:

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/item...6mcat%3d148208

A GPS unit or radar detector could also be nice if he has a car.

That's enough for now I think, good luck, there's a lot to be had for $300.00.

BMW F22 · 06-02-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by yomama69

http://www.coloradopen.com/?r=Google...RMhnAodGnZnBw#

I prefer the Parker Pens. Waterford makes a nice pen as well.

I have a Duofold ballpoint.

Cool thank you! I'll look into that. I'll try and gauge to see if he would enjoy it.

BMW F22 · 06-02-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by radix

Some ideas include a good electric shaver:

http://www.consumersearch.com/electr...series-7-760cc

If he's a runner, a good runners watch might be nice:

http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/day_one_review.php

It's a little on the high priced end, but a PS3 is also to be considered if he doesn't already have one. Along the same vein, iPods could be considered as well...

I considered purchasing a PS3 for him since the blu-ray player is already $250+. But then again we already have a PS3 (in my room though). You're right that there are a lot of things that can be bought for $300 but I want to get something nice/meaningful. I was thinking maybe 2 year paid membership to a local gym?? lol

radix · 06-02-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I considered purchasing a PS3 for him since the blu-ray player is already $250+. But then again we already have a PS3 (in my room though). You're right that there are a lot of things that can be bought for $300 but I want to get something nice/meaningful. I was thinking maybe 2 year paid membership to a local gym?? lol

Excellent idea. Considered something engraved as well, like the money clip I posted, or a better one.

jayely1 · 06-02-2009, 12:34 AM

Watch, gas card??

hl0m4n · 06-02-2009, 12:36 AM

cash is always the best gift, it really is

with a greeting card.

BMW F22 · 06-02-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by radix

Excellent idea. Considered something engraved as well, like the money clip I posted, or a better one.

Yeah I looked up the Tiffany link you posted but I don't think he will use the money clip. Thanks for the idea though!

amgthis · 06-02-2009, 12:41 AM

Lunch and money. Baboom

MrZ · 06-02-2009, 01:09 AM

A pen. I use Parker and love it. A gift that looks nice, has nice style and very useful for a long time. What else you need?

jayely1 · 06-02-2009, 01:26 AM

I know if I was graduating I would rather have about 100 thing over a pen but thats just me lol.

BMW F22 · 06-02-2009, 02:07 AM

Keep those ideas coming guys!!

jhv · 06-02-2009, 02:16 AM

take him to a strip club, pay for some dances

endofanera7 · 06-02-2009, 02:19 AM

Spend that $300 and DIY this.

Heinzftw · 06-02-2009, 03:18 AM

I would buy him a gas card.
Money
or 4 kegs for the grad party?

stooken · 06-02-2009, 10:03 AM

cash is king.

chances are he won't land that dream job or make the $ he thought he would out of college. but if he does, thumbs up to him!

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radix you know he kills little girls like you 388 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Some ideas include a good electric shaver: http://www.consumersearch.com/electr...series-7-760cc If he's a runner, a good runners watch might be nice: http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/day_one_review.php It's a little on the high priced end, but a PS3 is also to be considered if he doesn't already have one. Along the same vein, iPods could be considered as well. Something like this with an appropriate congratulatory engraving would be nice: http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/item...6mcat%3d148208 A GPS unit or radar detector could also be nice if he has a car. That's enough for now I think, good luck, there's a lot to be had for $300.00.
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MrZ Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	A pen. I use Parker and love it. A gift that looks nice, has nice style and very useful for a long time. What else you need?
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