Gift Ideas & Suggestions (Birthday, Anniversary etc.)

amtak · 19th December 2007, 12:21

Hi Friends,

My friends wife needs to give a birthday gift to her Hubby. The budget is about 25,000 and I need to tell her today itself on what she can buy.

Any pointers???

PS: The "Hubby" already has a Ipod and the best gizmos available!. Hence Kindly suggest something novel and unique!

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2007, 12:48

A luxurious weekend at one of the 5-star hotels nearby (or a spa weekend). Only the two of them (if they have kids, leave the kids with friends/parents/aunt/uncle)

VJ_MAVRICK · 19th December 2007, 12:48

If hez a gaming freak -- with that budget go for XBOX or XBOX360 and if he has that already discard and am not sure about other gaming consoles..

For an IPHONE.. its too short a notice i suppose else you can get one of that.

Whats that you are looking for specifically....among gadgets,gizmos,accessories (car,house etc)?

ajitkommini · 19th December 2007, 13:31

If it were me I would love to get one of these!

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=6290

Nikhilb2008 · 19th December 2007, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajitkommini

If it were me I would love to get one of these!

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=6290

isyour birthday coming up

? It could be your wife trying to think of a present :

abhisheksircar · 19th December 2007, 14:36

1. A watch like a Tissot, Swatch or something in the same league.
2. A base DSLR like the Nikon D40 with a 18-55 lens. (Nikon Digital Camera Pricelist , Latest Prices for Nikon Coolpix Cameras)
3. GPS reciever like satnav (Welcome to SatGuide â€“ Indiaâ€™s 1st GPS Navigation) or garmin ones (GPS India - GPS, Aviation, Marine, Handheld, Navigation, Binoculars, Compass, Windwatch)
4. A surprise planned trip for both of them, like a weekend getaway to a resort close by.
5. Home Theater System like the Sony DAV-DZ750K.
6. Harmon Kardon Ipod interface for cars. Costs about 8K if I am not wrong. She can club this with a quick trip to some resort close by.
7. A Scheffer pen.
8. 4 Channel remote control helicopter. Might cost almost 25000.
9. A lazy boy chair. He might just get a little lazy and not cope up with her shopping schedule

10.The whole Friends DVD collection, Season 1 to 10 (This is turning out to be my wish list)

These are my top 10 suggestions

Hope my wife reads this thread sometime !!

lambuhere1 · 19th December 2007, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhisheksircar

These are my top 10 suggestions

Hope my wife reads this thread sometime !!

Hey I like your Collection and Theres Always HOPE , which never materializes .

Lets know when anything is stiked off from this list.

Have fun

PS: No intention of hurting your feelings, just my thoughts

hydrashok · 19th December 2007, 15:01

1) A really nice watch.

or

2) A really nice mobile.

Or basically something he wouldn't buy by himself because he thinks it is too expensive, but still pines after. His wife will know what that is.

Between 1 and 2, I'd suggest the watch more, as it will be kept way longer than a mobile. The 25K mobile will be switched in 1 year (at a loss of 10K at least). But the watch will be with him regularly for a few years anyway, and he'll most likely keep it for the rest of his life, even if he doesn't use it regularly. Each time he sees it, he'll remember her love for him. That would be good for her

RAC · 19th December 2007, 15:12

1) A nice watch (seems to be quite a common suggestion by the guys)
2) Maybe an upgrade on the ipod headphones - Shure or Senn. (assuming he has not done so)

eclectix 1st · 19th December 2007, 15:52

Give him the cash & ask him to have a blast with his friends at his favorite adda without any time restrictions.
LET HIM ENJOY!!!cheers:

arunkumar_rec · 19th December 2007, 16:17

I have a very good idea. Donate the money to the nearest orphanage for kids. And get good amount of kids to her home with flowers and give him sweet kisses and greetings!!!!. May be if the kids can prepare handmade greeting card, they can present it to him as well.
What say folks?

Sam Kapasi · 19th December 2007, 16:19

Ask the hubby to become a Team-BHP member and offer his suggestions on this thread. Guaranteed to work.

abhisheksircar · 19th December 2007, 16:33

7 & 10 already off my list. Now gunning for 2,5 & 6. Will keep you updated

The "Hope" factor in my wife reading this is very bleak hence I have to be my own Santa Clause.

amtak · 19th December 2007, 16:53

Thank you guys. Some more inputs would be highly appreciated.

bblost · 19th December 2007, 17:06

Check out:

Hero Cycles Ltd.

Model Name: Octane 26T

19th December 2007, 12:21	#1
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,916 Thanked: 902 Times View My Garage	Gift Ideas & Suggestions (Birthday, Anniversary etc.) Hi Friends, My friends wife needs to give a birthday gift to her Hubby. The budget is about 25,000 and I need to tell her today itself on what she can buy. Any pointers??? PS: The "Hubby" already has a Ipod and the best gizmos available!. Hence Kindly suggest something novel and unique!
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19th December 2007, 12:48	#2
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	A luxurious weekend at one of the 5-star hotels nearby (or a spa weekend). Only the two of them (if they have kids, leave the kids with friends/parents/aunt/uncle)
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19th December 2007, 12:48	#3
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	If hez a gaming freak -- with that budget go for XBOX or XBOX360 and if he has that already discard and am not sure about other gaming consoles.. For an IPHONE.. its too short a notice i suppose else you can get one of that. Whats that you are looking for specifically....among gadgets,gizmos,accessories (car,house etc)?
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19th December 2007, 13:31	#4
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	If it were me I would love to get one of these! https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=6290
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19th December 2007, 14:36	#6
abhisheksircar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 523 Thanked: 1,734 Times	1. A watch like a Tissot, Swatch or something in the same league. 2. A base DSLR like the Nikon D40 with a 18-55 lens. (Nikon Digital Camera Pricelist , Latest Prices for Nikon Coolpix Cameras) 3. GPS reciever like satnav (Welcome to SatGuide â€“ Indiaâ€™s 1st GPS Navigation) or garmin ones (GPS India - GPS, Aviation, Marine, Handheld, Navigation, Binoculars, Compass, Windwatch) 4. A surprise planned trip for both of them, like a weekend getaway to a resort close by. 5. Home Theater System like the Sony DAV-DZ750K. 6. Harmon Kardon Ipod interface for cars. Costs about 8K if I am not wrong. She can club this with a quick trip to some resort close by. 7. A Scheffer pen. 8. 4 Channel remote control helicopter. Might cost almost 25000. 9. A lazy boy chair. He might just get a little lazy and not cope up with her shopping schedule 10.The whole Friends DVD collection, Season 1 to 10 (This is turning out to be my wish list) These are my top 10 suggestions Hope my wife reads this thread sometime !!
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19th December 2007, 15:01	#8
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	1) A really nice watch. or 2) A really nice mobile. Or basically something he wouldn't buy by himself because he thinks it is too expensive, but still pines after. His wife will know what that is. Between 1 and 2, I'd suggest the watch more, as it will be kept way longer than a mobile. The 25K mobile will be switched in 1 year (at a loss of 10K at least). But the watch will be with him regularly for a few years anyway, and he'll most likely keep it for the rest of his life, even if he doesn't use it regularly. Each time he sees it, he'll remember her love for him. That would be good for her
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19th December 2007, 15:12	#9
RAC BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 192 Thanked: 10 Times	1) A nice watch (seems to be quite a common suggestion by the guys) 2) Maybe an upgrade on the ipod headphones - Shure or Senn. (assuming he has not done so)
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19th December 2007, 15:52	#10
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Give him the cash & ask him to have a blast with his friends at his favorite adda without any time restrictions. LET HIM ENJOY!!!cheers:
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19th December 2007, 16:17	#11
arunkumar_rec BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 106 Thanked: Once	I have a very good idea. Donate the money to the nearest orphanage for kids. And get good amount of kids to her home with flowers and give him sweet kisses and greetings!!!!. May be if the kids can prepare handmade greeting card, they can present it to him as well. What say folks?
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19th December 2007, 16:19	#12
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,395 Times View My Garage	Ask the hubby to become a Team-BHP member and offer his suggestions on this thread. Guaranteed to work.
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19th December 2007, 16:33	#13
abhisheksircar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 523 Thanked: 1,734 Times	7 & 10 already off my list. Now gunning for 2,5 & 6. Will keep you updated The "Hope" factor in my wife reading this is very bleak hence I have to be my own Santa Clause.
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19th December 2007, 16:53	#14
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,916 Thanked: 902 Times View My Garage	Thank you guys. Some more inputs would be highly appreciated.
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19th December 2007, 17:06	#15
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,016 Thanked: 15,401 Times View My Garage	Check out: Hero Cycles Ltd. Model Name: Octane 26T
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