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Confused on birthday present

I know how you feel, sometimes we all get stuck trying to think of what to buy someone. Is he adventurous or active, maybe get something crazy like a bungee jump or tandem sky dive? My sister bought me a tandem sky dive for Christmas when I was about his age. It was awesome!

If you do go the gift card route then be creative with it. Do like an entertainment pack that has a few iTunes cards, some local movie theater passes, and something like a Best Buy card for DVD or Blu Ray. Then he gets a little of everything and he can use it how he wants when he wants.

If your close like you said then another option is getting something that you guys can do together. Like tickets to a sporting event, comedy show, or concert.

Best of luck and definitely let us know what you decide and how it works out. :)
 
I was thinking of getting him a sky-dive thing, but isn't that like, super expensive?


For now, I've decided on getting him a used Xbox 360 for his bedroom.


Even though he has a 120" screen outside his bedroom that our current 360 is connected to, he wants one in his bedroom.
 
fireshot91 said:
I was thinking of getting him a sky-dive thing, but isn't that like, super expensive?
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It just depends. Most places are anywhere from about $125 to $250 for a tandem jump. That includes all the training, equipment, etc. So yeah this could be a little more than you were wanting to spend, but maybe you can get another family member to go in with you. It's definitely the most memorable gift I've ever received.
 
He into sports? Why not get some cheap MLB or maybe MLS tix and ya'll two share sometime together at a game? :)
 
nobunaga209 said:
He into sports? Why not get some cheap MLB or maybe MLS tix and ya'll two share sometime together at a game? :)
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The only sports he likes (To watch) are football, and/or basketball.

He doesn't like Baseball, and doesn't really like soccer.


And yeah, nobody will EVER pitch in to get a Sky-Dive thing for my brother. Heck, they'd kill me for even buying a ticket.
 
You said he already has all sorts of Gizmo's with accessories. How about some tools so he can repair them.

A full Torx driver set T-5 to T-30+, Mini Screwdriver set, metric and standard Allen wrenches, pliers, dykes, regular size screw drivers, soldering iron etc...

If you do get hand tools get some well made Craftsman tools from Sears not the junk from the home improvement stores (Mac and Snap-On are too expensive). For electronic/electric tools other brands are fine.
 
Get a medium-sized one of those paper tote-bags they sell in the wrappings department of drug stores and greeting cards stores

Then buy a whole bunch of little things that are handy, yummy, funny. you know, packs of AA batts or AAA batts, a bag of M&Ms, a pair of clattering false teeth, a tiny toy truck or car, a micropore cleaning cloth, some Post-It notes, a pen, a couple SlimJims or other snack thing you know he likes... funny stuff like silly putty...

Then get some white or colored wrapping tissue and some cheap ribbon of the sort you can pull with scissor blade and make curl..

Go home, slam some tissue around each item, put a twist or two of ribbon on each one, throw them in the gift tote and he's got half an hour of laughing and unwrapping to remember for a long time. The more things and the more different types of little things you get, the more fun it is.
 
pb1300 said:
You can do a lot of thing at that age when you live in a state like Mississippi :p
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Nah, people around here still have too many hangups about drinking. Unless it's moonshine. :D

Louisiana, on the other hand, should change their state motto to "Don't Drink and Drive: You might hit a bump an spill it". They only raised their drinking age to 21 after the feds cut off highway funding. It was always fun going across the river and seeing what we could get. I think drive through liquor stores were invented there, and I'm pretty sure drive through daquiri stores were invented there.
 
You could ge him a fish. Buy a sexy 5-gallon tank (not one of those rectangular onces), some pebbles, a filter, a bubble stone, and a funny statue to put in it. Give him some money to buy the fish(es) he wants. You might want to ask a sales associate if I forgot anything necessary for survival. A turtle is an alternative option if fish just aren't his thing. ;)
 
AngryApple said:
You could ge him a fish. Buy a sexy 5-gallon tank (not one of those rectangular onces), some pebbles, a filter, a bubble stone, and a funny statue to put in it. Give him some money to buy the fish(es) he wants. You might want to ask a sales associate if I forgot anything necessary for survival. A turtle is an alternative option if fish just aren't his thing. ;)
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That...is an amazing idea. Thank you. Unfortunately, my parents will never approve.

Plus, my brother works a job (And me 3x a week during summer) where he goes to work at ~6:30 AM, and comes back ~ 8 PM.

So, my parents won't take care of the fishey (Or turtle), and clearly my brother won't have time to during the day, and I won't either, so he'll last about a day or so.....
 
Does he like to read/have a favourite book?

If so you can look around to see if you can buy any "signed by the author" copies or special editions of the book.

A giant poster of his favourite actress (or band...)? :p
 
fireshot91 said:
Plus, my brother works a job (And me 3x a week during summer) where he goes to work at ~6:30 AM, and comes back ~ 8 PM.

So, my parents won't take care of the fishey (Or turtle), and clearly my brother won't have time to during the day, and I won't either, so he'll last about a day or so.....
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It's not as hard as it sounds. I have 2 GloFish (not goldfish) and used to have 3 until one died a few days ago. They are geneticly altered zebra fish and come in three colors and glow under a black light or a florescent light. As long as the tank has a filter, he will only have to clean it every six months. He could even get an "algae eater." They eat the algae off the tank walls. So, as long as he drops in some fish flakes every other day, they should live for a few months.

If all else fails, how about a pet rock? Pretty cage, and some fake food. Sure will give him a laugh. :p
 
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