iPod Mini vs. 4G iPod for girlfriend

[sushi]

Nice thought, Sushi.

Thanks! I've done things similar to this before. Worked well for me.

The card would need to be good quality. Perhaps wrapped (if she likes those things).

You hit the nail on the head. The card, coupon and envelope need to be classy. In this case, a personally created one will work great if you are so inclined.

Also, the coupon is personally made -- even if it is a bit cheezey it's okay. The key is for her to realize that the idea/gift is from your heart/mind and not your pocketbook.

Also, as somebody stated very correctly, let her pick the color. All to often it is easy to assume that you know which color someone will pick. But unless they have told you, is hard to know. Additionally, with the mini iPod, they look very different in person than in the ads. That is why I will be getting a purple (yeah pink) or blue one vice a silver one. Had I not waited to see them in person, I would have already chosen the silver one hands down.

Sushi

 

[jsw]

Thanks! I've done things similar to this before. Worked well for me.


You hit the nail on the head. The card, coupon and envelope need to be classy. In this case, a personally created one will work great if you are so inclined.

Also, the coupon is personally made -- even if it is a bit cheezey it's okay. The key is for her to realize that the idea/gift is from your heart/mind and not your pocketbook.

Also, as somebody stated very correctly, let her pick the color. All to often it is easy to assume that you know which color someone will pick. But unless they have told you, is hard to know. Additionally, with the mini iPod, they look very different in person than in the ads. That is why I will be getting a purple (yeah pink) or blue one vice a silver one. Had I not waited to see them in person, I would have already chosen the silver one hands down.

Sushi

I think it's a great idea, and it's the guys call as to whether his girlfriend would prefer being given the choice in advance, or instead would prefer the gift (with, obviously, the ability to return for a different color) as a show of his understanding her enough to pick the right color (which, of course, could backfire, but I suppose the personal gift certificate could as well).

 

[zelmo]

I think it's a great idea, and it's the guys call as to whether his girlfriend would prefer being given the choice in advance, or instead would prefer the gift (with, obviously, the ability to return for a different color) as a show of his understanding her enough to pick the right color (which, of course, could backfire, but I suppose the personal gift certificate could as well).

In my experience, women don't get too excited by gift certificates, unless they are for a facial, pedicure, or something like that (BTW, always an excellent gift for your gf/wife). Get her a mini, in whichever color you think she will like best. What color is her purse/shoes?
Smart money says that she will love whatever color you picked for her, precisely because you picked it out for her.

 

[iBert]

Have been following this post. Awesome ideas every one and donutzeatpeople thanks for the idea. One question dough, is your girlfriend kind of forgetfull. I mean do you ask her or tell her stuff, does she forget about them. If so, you have another way of finding which color she'll like for the iPod. After reading this post, I asked my girlfriend what color she like for the iPod mini. I think that after knowing her for 6 years now, I should have known that it would be her favorite color.

So, if you don't feel confortable on doing the gift certificate idea. I liked what someone else said. We the dinner and all then go my the Apple store for a quick look at whatever. You might want to do the same, but try to go with her next time she goes shopping. That way she might forget that you asked her and showed her the iPod mini. After all, you did go shopping with.

PS. I case you like to go shopping with for fun, sorry about that remark. (I go shopping with my gf all the time)

 

[JeffTL]

No, don't go at it like this.

This is a romantic situation. Not a logical one. Unless your GF is Spocket (a female Spock) go with your heart vice your mind.

Sushi

Well, if you just want to give her the 'pod instead of trying to lure her into an Apple store (or worse, CompUSA -- well, unless she likes to go to electronics stores) you don't want to come off as cheap, or ever have the girl thinking "Gee, it's a shame this thing isn't bigger" -- size DOES matter. And whoever said a bit of logic is not sensible in a romantic situation?

 

[Blue Velvet]

...Unless your GF is Spocket (a female Spock) go with your heart vice your mind.

Speaking as one of the few 'sprockets' around here...

Get the mini.

DO NOT, under any circumstances, get a gift certificate.
It's just the most dull, ambivalent & lukewarm thing to receive...

Choose the colour you think she likes best.
Keep the receipt, she/you can exchange it if she/you wants.

If it's your take on her taste, then it seems more personal and considered.
Go by accessories/ornaments she's chosen in the past eg. sunglasses, jewellery, earrings etc.

ps. Forget the contrived crap. Dinner, flowers then iPod. Work up to it like that and she might be expecting something a bit more serious... like serious jewellery eg. a ring of some description...

 

[sushi]

Speaking as one of the few 'sprockets' around here...

Uh, it's not sprockets! 😡

I was referring to a female version of Spock, as in Star Trek!

DO NOT, under any circumstances, get a gift certificate.
It's just the most dull, ambivalent & lukewarm thing to receive...

Obviously delivery is key.

If you shove a gift certificate in her face, of course she will not like it. The only purpose for the _handmade_ gift certificate is to show her that it was part of your plan and not a impulse idea.

Let me tell you, you walk into any store that has something your woman wants and you present her with a cute card and a handwritten certificate that basically says to her choose what you want, she will be happy. Of course you don't need a card and handwritten certificate. You could just say choose.

But some women will assume that you felt that you didn't do enough for them, and are trying to make up for it. That is the reason for the card and handwritten certificate.

Does what I am trying to say make sense now?

Choose the colour you think she likes best.
Keep the receipt, she/you can exchange it if she/you wants.

The problem with this, is that some women will feel totally uncomfortable with exchanging a gift. They will be worried that they might offend the giver. So instead of giving them a choice, you now have put them in a difficult position.

If it's your take on her taste, then it seems more personal and considered.

Unless you totally missread her. Which is easy to do with some women. She may end up pissed that you don't know her needs/desires/preferences/etc.

BTW, been there done that got the T-shirt.

ps. Forget the contrived crap. Dinner, flowers then iPod. Work up to it like that and she might be expecting something a bit more serious... like serious jewellery eg. a ring of some description...

Appreciate Blue Velvet's input. Good to get different views on the subject.

donutzeatpeople, the key is knowning your GF. Just like some women will get pissed off if you hold open a door for them, while others expect it. Everyone is different. Go with what you feel comfortable doing.

Good luck!

Sushi

 

[donutzeatpeople]

Thanks!

Well, thanks everyone for your awesome advise. This has turned into an awesome thread and I think I'm gonna go with the Mini. I still have to decide how to give it to her, but that's really the easy part. Thanks again!

 

[panda]

you choose it!

In my experience, women don't get too excited by gift certificates, unless they are for a facial, pedicure, or something like that (BTW, always an excellent gift for your gf/wife). Get her a mini, in whichever color you think she will like best. What color is her purse/shoes?
Smart money says that she will love whatever color you picked for her, precisely because you picked it out for her.

i totally agree with this approach.

go with the mini and choose the color yourself.

why?
-it shows you know her taste
-it shows you made the effort
-it shows you know how to choose (confidence and decision making skills, very important)!!!
-it is more romantic
-it can be exchanged if absolutely needed
-all the colors are great (i even have a problem choosing for myself cause i love them all, so basically anyone you choose will be great)

let us know how you fare.


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