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Offline Ergel

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Re: present buying
« Reply #80 on: July 18, 2013, 01:31:36 AM »
Quote from: robi on July 18, 2013, 01:20:58 AM
taking a random thought here, but maybe something like a roomba? I heard they actually work, and are quite cool.
Not a bad idea. I'll run it by the wife
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Re: present buying
« Reply #81 on: July 18, 2013, 07:58:28 AM »
Quote from: Ergel on July 17, 2013, 11:56:30 PM
My aunt is doing us a huge favor (worth multiple thousands of dollars) and not charging us for it. I am looking to buy her a gift-$500-$1000. She is really off the beaten path (think non matching socks).
Any ideas are appreciated.

Maybe buy her some of that funky furniture at HomeGoods that suits her style.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #82 on: July 18, 2013, 10:19:24 AM »
This site may be good for a cheap gift. 
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Re: present buying
« Reply #83 on: July 18, 2013, 10:19:44 AM »
Quote from: Ergel on July 17, 2013, 11:56:30 PM
My aunt is doing us a huge favor (worth multiple thousands of dollars) and not charging us for it. I am looking to buy her a gift-$500-$1000. She is really off the beaten path (think non matching socks).
Any ideas are appreciated.

I have to take a guess... cosigning a loan?
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Re: present buying
« Reply #84 on: July 18, 2013, 01:09:17 PM »
Quote from: robi on July 18, 2013, 01:20:58 AM
taking a random thought here, but maybe something like a roomba? I heard they actually work, and are quite cool.
Getting a woman a roomba as a present is not a good idea for several reasons.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #85 on: July 18, 2013, 01:22:39 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 18, 2013, 01:09:17 PM
Getting a woman a roomba as a present is not a good idea for several reasons.

+1 unless she's the type that would totally appreciate it I wouldn't go with a vacuum for a gift.

Then again you're the only one who really knows her.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #86 on: July 18, 2013, 02:16:43 PM »
Quote from: AJK on July 18, 2013, 10:19:44 AM
I have to take a guess... cosigning a loan?
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Re: present buying
« Reply #87 on: July 18, 2013, 02:17:27 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 18, 2013, 01:09:17 PM
Getting a woman a roomba as a present is not a good idea for several reasons.
It's actually a wonderful idea in this situation. Thinking about going with a roomba and a nest2
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Re: present buying
« Reply #88 on: July 18, 2013, 02:19:30 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on July 18, 2013, 02:17:27 PM
It's actually a wonderful idea in this situation. Thinking about going with a roomba and a nest2
-Most women don't want to be given something that has to do with household chores as a present, even if it's something that will make said chores easier.
-Most women don't want to be given something that can in any way imply they need help in a certain area as a present.

If you know otherwise then go for it but those are dangerous waters to swim in.
An iPad or even a gift card is a heck of a lot safer.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #89 on: July 18, 2013, 02:24:37 PM »
Quote from: Marco Polo on July 18, 2013, 10:19:24 AM
This site may be good for a cheap gift.
interesting, I like these things. Anyone try it?
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Re: present buying
« Reply #90 on: July 18, 2013, 02:34:48 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 18, 2013, 02:19:30 PM
-Most women don't want to be given something that has to do with household chores as a present, even if it's something that will make said chores easier.
-Most women don't want to be given something that can in any way imply they need help in a certain area as a present.

Mrs. AJK definitely doesn't follow the first.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #91 on: July 18, 2013, 02:58:57 PM »
Quote from: AJK on July 18, 2013, 02:34:48 PM
Mrs. AJK definitely doesn't follow the first.
You should get items to make household chores easier, but not as a present.  A present is supposed to be something nice that doesn't relate to household duties.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #92 on: July 18, 2013, 03:10:54 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 18, 2013, 02:58:57 PM
You should get items to make household chores easier, but not as a present.  A present is supposed to be something nice that doesn't relate to household duties.

Some woman (and even some men) find kitchen appliances to be nice gifts.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #93 on: July 18, 2013, 03:13:45 PM »
Quote from: AsherO on July 18, 2013, 03:10:54 PM
Some woman (and even some men) find kitchen appliances to be nice gifts.

+1. I agree but you have to know the person.

And it depends on the reason for the gift as well IMO.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #94 on: July 18, 2013, 03:16:00 PM »
Looking for a B/D gift for my husband, I haven't found any ideas in their thread that I like.

He's very into Clothing, fashion, technology, gadgets.

I have previously bought him cuff links, cologne, ties, sunglasses, watches, ipad, bose headphones.

Anyone have any ideas? Maybe a cool gadget?
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Re: present buying
« Reply #95 on: July 18, 2013, 03:19:22 PM »
Quote from: AsherO on July 18, 2013, 03:10:54 PM
Some woman (and even some men) find kitchen appliances to be nice gifts.
If I got my wife a new grill pan (or vacuum cleaner) as a birthday present...
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Re: present buying
« Reply #96 on: July 18, 2013, 03:25:09 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 18, 2013, 03:19:22 PM
If I got my wife a new grill pan (or vacuum cleaner) as a birthday present...


What if the grill pan came with you cooking two steaks in it along with a bottle of wine?
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Re: present buying
« Reply #97 on: July 18, 2013, 03:26:08 PM »
Quote from: 12HRS on July 18, 2013, 03:25:09 PM
What if the grill pan came with you cooking two steaks in it along with a bottle of wine?
Would be a nice meal but wouldn't get me off the hook for a bday present.
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Re: present buying
« Reply #98 on: June 24, 2015, 10:42:45 PM »
Need to get a bday present for my 80 year old grandfather. I want something cheap but with a huge personal touch
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Re: present buying
« Reply #99 on: June 24, 2015, 10:45:02 PM »
Quote from: grodnoking on June 24, 2015, 10:42:45 PM
Need to get a bday present for my 80 year old grandfather. I want something cheap but with a huge personal touch
Digital frame full of photos of all the einiklach.
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