raindancer
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Post by raindancer on Dec 2, 2014 2:13:35 GMT
I need a gift that is $30 or so. It is for a man who is extremely wealthy, mid-30s, lawyer, business man, works 15-16 hour days, no kids, no pets, married.
He wants for nothing, and if he ever does he buys it. He is generous with his money. He is not particularly into jokes or silly gifts. Very serious. Very classy. Think aston martin, american express black card.
Likes to hike, likes a gin and tonic now and again but mostly not a drinker. Not a gym rat, a runner, or weight lifter. Travels for business and pleasure but very efficient. No real hobbies, works too much. Like the Trailblazers and has season tix. Not a gamer or computer guy, not a tv watcher or film guy. Not sure if he listens to music or what kind.
I don't know him well, this is just the information I have to work with which is from his brother.
I'm stumped. I've looked around a lot today. But I'm not really finding anything that says "great! lets do it!".
Anyone up for the challenge? Want to help me?
PS rules of hte gift exchange are no gift cards/donations made, it must be a gift to open at an event.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 2, 2014 2:18:38 GMT
Well, maybe focus on the he likes to hike. Maybe check out REI's website for hiking stuff. We live right by the mountains and people always have some new fangled hiking do hickey. Good luck!
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Post by Mary W on Dec 2, 2014 2:19:05 GMT
How about a hand crafted hiking stick? That immediately came to mind when I read he likes to hike. My dh makes them and gives them to his coworkers when they retire (he's a cop, and there's always somebody retiring!). Everybody loves them. We had a family gift exchange one year that had to be hand made gifts. He gave one of his sticks and everybody fought over it. If you can find a hand crafted one, you can get a pretty nice one for around $30.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Dec 2, 2014 2:19:28 GMT
It would just meet the limit, but a bottle of Hendrick's Gin sounds like a winner for this guy. Plus if he's just an occasional drinker it would last a while.
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Post by raindancer on Dec 2, 2014 2:21:04 GMT
How about a hand crafted hiking stick? That immediately came to mind when I read he likes to hike. My dh makes them and gives them to his coworkers when they retire (he's a cop, and there's always somebody retiring!). Everybody loves them. We had a family gift exchange one year that had to be hand made gifts. He gave one of his sticks and everybody fought over it. If you can find a hand crafted one, you can get a pretty nice one for around $30. This might be a good idea. I will look and see what I can find, our local streetfair is coming up, I might get lucky! |
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Post by raindancer on Dec 2, 2014 2:22:26 GMT
It would just meet the limit, but a bottle of Hendrick's Gin sounds like a winner for this guy. Plus if he's just an occasional drinker it would last a while. Bevmo has it for about $30, that's a good one. My fil loves Hendricks and we have done that as a gift before. I will put it on my list for sure. |
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Post by Heart on Dec 2, 2014 2:25:13 GMT
A wallet, money clip or engraved business card holder seems to be fitting from what I've read.
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Post by blue tulip on Dec 2, 2014 2:27:03 GMT
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Dec 2, 2014 2:29:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 2:32:34 GMT
How about a nice scarf? Or I agree something that he could use for hiking.... I am not sure I know where you are, but there are some great local hiking books for the Blue Ridge Parkway, etc and I am sure other places have good ones too.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Dec 2, 2014 2:34:56 GMT
Classic literature, in a upscale binding, like a Jack Kerouac novel or Thoreau's Walden. Or Dumas' Three Musketeers. Unexpected, classic, and makes him look intellectual, which is the picture you paint.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 2:39:07 GMT
A hand made hat and scarf
Hand knitted wool socks
A home made Afghan
A small blanket for his car. That matches the interior.
Gloves.
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Post by M~ on Dec 2, 2014 2:43:10 GMT
Linen handkerchief? linkI've bought from here before and the quality's excellent. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 2, 2014 2:44:56 GMT
What about a Trailblazers flag or penant?
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 2, 2014 2:45:55 GMT
I was going to suggest something from the Art of Shaving, but PrettyinPeank beat me to it!
I do like the idea of the bottle of Gin. It fits his personality, and would last him a while.
I don't think a wallet or money clip would fit him very well...chances are he has what he likes, and uses a wallet worth more than $30 from how you describe him.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 2, 2014 2:48:10 GMT
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Post by Heart on Dec 2, 2014 2:50:35 GMT
I just got a RFID resistant wallet for my DH! |
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Post by anxiousmom on Dec 2, 2014 2:51:45 GMT
If it were me, I would go old school and slightly boring and go for a tie.
I know, I know, hear me out. Men like that are really hard to buy for unless you know them well-and even then it is a bit tricky. A guy who wears a suit and tie every day uses the tie an accessory, and they do change those up all the time, so a new one is a very safe choice.
If he likes the Trailblazers, and you can find a tasteful, small patterned or team colored tie, that would be a nice touch. If not, there are some beautiful ties out there that go with a variety of suit colors.
Not the most fun, but also a pretty safe bet.
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Post by akathy on Dec 2, 2014 2:53:07 GMT
If he's a serious hiker he may already have a hiking stick. My late DH had a nice collapsible one he really liked because he could easily pack it in his luggage or backpack. He had a decorative one and although he liked it he didn't use it.
i don't have any suggestions but wanted to throw that out there. I find that people who have hobbies and money pretty much have the things they want for their hobby.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 2:53:08 GMT
An autographed something-or-another from the Trailblazers (assuming it's within the spend limit)? Try general Google (for websites selling sports memorabilia) and ebay for availability.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 2:54:18 GMT
Trailblazers cufflinks.... (silver-plated might be within the limit).
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Dec 2, 2014 2:58:21 GMT
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 2, 2014 3:10:23 GMT
Linen handkerchief? linkI've bought from here before and the quality's excellent. Monogrammed handkerchiefs are always a classic, elegant gift for men. |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Dec 2, 2014 3:18:36 GMT
I was going to suggest a Trailblazers coffee table book but I like anxiousmom's tie idea.
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Post by jumperhop on Dec 2, 2014 3:31:11 GMT
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Post by luvnlifelady on Dec 2, 2014 3:34:14 GMT
If he likes to hike he would probably love geocaching. Maybe a book on that or a GC to geocaching.com along with a smaller gift to open.
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Post by ntsf on Dec 2, 2014 3:39:27 GMT
lifestraw...doesn't cost too much and multiple ones are useful. or a new fancy headlamp by diamond not hiking sticks. those are too individual
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 3:44:03 GMT
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 2, 2014 3:44:35 GMT
A book on must do hikes in your state?
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