NotSoFair
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 12, 2014 23:46:16 GMT -5
Hello,
He is a junior in college. He has an iphone, I just got him a new high end laptop for xmas. He isn't interested in upgrading his iphone or getting an ipad. He doesn't drive yet, so anything related to a car is out of question for now. I asked him what he wants and he doesn't know what he wants.
Wondering what I can get for him. My spending limit is $1000. Ideas?
Thanks
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Post by justme on Jan 12, 2014 23:50:30 GMT -5
Yes, adopting me. I'll turn 21 again for $1000.  On a more serious note, if he doesn't want/need anything maybe throw it towards a cool celebration for him. A party bus to the bars if he drinks. A hotel room or two somewhere cool for his friends to hang out at. $1000 towards a spring break trip for something. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 8:54:00 GMT -5
why not just send him a check for $1000 and let him use it as things come up that he wants?
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jan 13, 2014 9:04:27 GMT -5
$1000 can buy a LOT of booze!!!
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jan 13, 2014 11:13:55 GMT -5
When my oldest turned 21, I gave him a gift certificate for a hot air balloon ride...
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Post by bean29 on Jan 13, 2014 11:37:08 GMT -5
My brother and sister-in-law are the hip cool parents. They take their kids to Las Vegas when they turn 21. Their youngest turns 21 next month. They will take her to vegas on spring break. Their 2 older kids will join them a few days in for the weekend.
My son wil turn 21 next year. I like the idea of taking him on a trip but DH and I have never gone to vegas, and really don't plan to go to vegas for his 21st. Maybe we will do Mexico.
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Post by tloonya on Jan 13, 2014 14:12:03 GMT -5
When my oldest turned 21, I gave him a gift certificate for a hot air balloon ride... Friend once gave this air balloon ride gift to his wife. For about a few years they couldn't take it...weather related issues. We laughed about it for a longest time. Every phone call started like 'have you guys took that ride?' I am sure they were pissed but kept it civil  |
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Post by tloonya on Jan 13, 2014 14:14:03 GMT -5
Hello, He is a junior in college. He has an iphone, I just got him a new high end laptop for xmas. He isn't interested in upgrading his iphone or getting an ipad. He doesn't drive yet, so anything related to a car is out of question for now. I asked him what he wants and he doesn't know what he wants. Wondering what I can get for him. My spending limit is $1000. Ideas? Thanks He doesn't know what he wants? Is he a virgin?  |
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 13, 2014 14:36:17 GMT -5
Well this is a LOT less than $1,000 - - - The tradition in my family is to give the person 21 crisp, brand-spanking-new dollar bills and a bottle of champagne. Maybe a little corny, but it works for our family  . |
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Post by Wizard of Id on Jan 13, 2014 15:37:44 GMT -5
Practical gift = an investment account.
Fun gift = a cruise or trip to somewhere nice
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 16:47:47 GMT -5
Cash, or a trip or cash toward a trip.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 13, 2014 17:01:16 GMT -5
How about a nice watch to complete his interview outfit.  |
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Post by alabamagal on Jan 13, 2014 18:05:41 GMT -5
We are not big on birthday gifts in my family. And we didn't give anything more than a normal birthday, usually something in the $100 range.
DS21 got an interview suit for his birthday, per his request. He just finished junior year of college and is in a field that requires a conservative suit for interviews. And he had to pick it out himself, no way was I going to choose. He spent $250.
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Post by grits on Jan 13, 2014 19:31:56 GMT -5
How about using the $1000 for drivers education lessons? It is highly unusual around here for anyone to be 21, and not yet driving. He may need to be able to drive to a job.
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 20:57:45 GMT -5
Yes, adopting me. I'll turn 21 again for $1000. On a more serious note, if he doesn't want/need anything maybe throw it towards a cool celebration for him. A party bus to the bars if he drinks. A hotel room or two somewhere cool for his friends to hang out at. $1000 towards a spring break trip for something. Will you be as adorable as he ?  I like the idea of trip during spring break. He is usually busy that time though. I don't want to encourage bar/drink involved celebrations. Thank you for the idea. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 20:59:49 GMT -5
why not just send him a check for $1000 and let him use it as things come up that he wants? Only problem is, that will get spent here and there. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:01:37 GMT -5
When my oldest turned 21, I gave him a gift certificate for a hot air balloon ride... That sounds like a great idea. Last summer while he was interning, he did skydiving. Seems like he liked it. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:03:14 GMT -5
My brother and sister-in-law are the hip cool parents. They take their kids to Las Vegas when they turn 21. Their youngest turns 21 next month. They will take her to vegas on spring break. Their 2 older kids will join them a few days in for the weekend. My son wil turn 21 next year. I like the idea of taking him on a trip but DH and I have never gone to vegas, and really don't plan to go to vegas for his 21st. Maybe we will do Mexico. I mentioned vegas to him a couple of times while he was home, he didn't sound interested. That may change when he turns 21 though, will check. Thank you. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:05:45 GMT -5
Hello, He is a junior in college. He has an iphone, I just got him a new high end laptop for xmas. He isn't interested in upgrading his iphone or getting an ipad. He doesn't drive yet, so anything related to a car is out of question for now. I asked him what he wants and he doesn't know what he wants. Wondering what I can get for him. My spending limit is $1000. Ideas? Thanks He doesn't know what he wants? Is he a virgin? He has an adorable girl friend, I haven't dared to ask any further. It is none of my business. btw, how is that related to a birthday gift? |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:07:37 GMT -5
Well this is a LOT less than $1,000 - - - The tradition in my family is to give the person 21 crisp, brand-spanking-new dollar bills and a bottle of champagne. Maybe a little corny, but it works for our family . I like that idea too, only he is not going to be home until summer. I don't know if I want to send these things by courier. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:10:10 GMT -5
Practical gift = an investment account. Fun gift = a cruise or trip to somewhere nice Practical gift is already in place. A cruise is something either I or he never had, something worth considering. Thanks. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:10:54 GMT -5
Cash, or a trip or cash toward a trip. Thanks. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:14:19 GMT -5
How about a nice watch to complete his interview outfit. He has a nice watch already. A nice interview outfit is something he needs, but hasn't shown any interest in yet. He did casual for all his prior internship interviews and nailed each one of them. Will bring this up again. One time he mentioned getting one tailored. Let's see. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:16:24 GMT -5
We are not big on birthday gifts in my family. And we didn't give anything more than a normal birthday, usually something in the $100 range. DS21 got an interview suit for his birthday, per his request. He just finished junior year of college and is in a field that requires a conservative suit for interviews. And he had to pick it out himself, no way was I going to choose. He spent $250. Neither are we. But, I wanted to do something big for his 21st as I can afford it now. |
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Post by NotSoFair on Jan 13, 2014 21:18:41 GMT -5
How about using the $1000 for drivers education lessons? It is highly unusual around here for anyone to be 21, and not yet driving. He may need to be able to drive to a job. That is in my budget already and he agreed to do it this summer. Thanks. |
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