2016 gift idea help thread - Page 2

glatt · 12-02-2016, 09:55 AM

If the guy annoys you and has kids, you could get one of these for the kids. Only $79.

footfootfoot · 12-02-2016, 10:19 AM

pocket knives are illegal in the UK?

sexobon · 12-02-2016, 12:21 PM

Seems that it depends on the knife. Folding knives with blades of 3" or less are OK. Any knife with a blade that locks in the open position; however, is not considered a folding knife. Many models of Leatherman Tools have locking blades which are preferred here for safety (the blade won't accidentally close on your fingers). She'd have to find a model that meets both requirements and hope that her BIL isn't accident prone.

glatt · 12-02-2016, 12:39 PM

Not directly relevant to this thread, but lately I have been finding that Amazon is a rip off.

My wife wants four of a particular cookie sheet (Vollrath 5314 Wear-Ever Heavy Duty Half Size 13" x 18")

Amazon is $21.99 each
WebstaurantStore, a restaurant supply place, has them for $15.49. WebstaurantStore got my order.

She also wants a 100ml bottle of perfume (BURBERRY Brit Sheer for Her Eau de Toilette, 100ml)

Amazon has them for $92 each and about 5% of the reviews accuse it of being counterfeit because it smells wrong.

Macy's has the 100ml bottle in a gift box kit that also includes a smaller 10ml purse sized bottle and a tube of lotion, plus they had a supply of little Burberry gift pouches that have samples in them that they threw in for free, and they had a big wicker basket full of free Hershey kisses at the register. I helped myself while being rung up. And while the sticker price was also $92, when they rung it up it was only $86. Lots of attentive service from multiple friendly sales ladies.

When somebody sends you a link to something on Amazon that they want, do a little looking around. You'll probably find it for cheaper elsewhere. Amazon doesn't appear to be competing on price any more.

footfootfoot · 12-02-2016, 02:13 PM

Yeah, it's sort of like using wikipedia for research; it's a good starting place...

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Not directly relevant to this thread, but lately I have been finding that Amazon is a rip off.

My wife wants four of a particular cookie sheet (Vollrath 5314 Wear-Ever Heavy Duty Half Size 13" x 18")

Amazon is $21.99 each
WebstaurantStore, a restaurant supply place, has them for $15.49. WebstaurantStore got my order.

She also wants a 100ml bottle of perfume (BURBERRY Brit Sheer for Her Eau de Toilette, 100ml)

Amazon has them for $92 each and about 5% of the reviews accuse it of being counterfeit because it smells wrong.

Macy's has the 100ml bottle in a gift box kit that also includes a smaller 10ml purse sized bottle and a tube of lotion, plus they had a supply of little Burberry gift pouches that have samples in them that they threw in for free, and they had a big wicker basket full of free Hershey kisses at the register. I helped myself while being rung up. And while the sticker price was also $92, when they rung it up it was only $86. Lots of attentive service from multiple friendly sales ladies.

When somebody sends you a link to something on Amazon that they want, do a little looking around. You'll probably find it for cheaper elsewhere. Amazon doesn't appear to be competing on price any more.

monster · 12-02-2016, 05:00 PM

Agreed. But if it's the same price as the best price I find elsewhere, I still tend to go with Amazon.

Undertoad · 12-02-2016, 06:23 PM

eBay has the best price on most items, including new and 99% of what is sold in stores.

Gravdigr · 12-08-2016, 02:12 PM

I asked Momdigr for a butterfly yo-yo.

Yes, a yo-yo for a yo-yo...

monster · 12-08-2016, 09:52 PM

got him a multi tool keyfob thing.

realized forgot other BIL (not such a rush for him) ....guess what he's getting?

I think the daughter's boyfriend is my only remaining challenge -got to find a birthday present too

Clodfobble · 12-09-2016, 02:37 PM

Mr. Clod and I sat down the other night to buy presents for the dang kids... After an hour, we had purchased exactly one gift for Mr. Clod himself. This is going to be a year of last-minute Target gifts if I can't get my act together very soon...

glatt · 12-09-2016, 04:18 PM

Stainless steel thermos water bottle thing.

captainhook455 · 12-09-2016, 07:32 PM

I like the leather man and the thermos idea or an indestructible aluminum led flashlight. For the ladies some high dollar perfume, white fox jacket. Don't get anything for the kitchen unless the item is all she talks about.

tarheel

classicman · 12-10-2016, 11:54 AM

Like Clod, I sat down to buy gifts the other day. After about an hour, the one gift I was able to find is back-ordered until Jan. 9th. Shit.

Griff · 12-10-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Stainless steel thermos water bottle thing.

I bought one on a whim for Pete, because our old Thermos was pretty beat. It simply isn't the same product. It is very light weight and lacks the pour spout. I'm not sure how its gonna play out. Also turns out to be Chinese so branding does not imply USA made.

BigV · 12-11-2016, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

I bought one on a whim for Pete, because our old Thermos was pretty beat. It simply isn't the same product. It is very light weight and lacks the pour spout. I'm not sure how its gonna play out. Also turns out to be Chinese so branding does not imply USA made.

Stanley.

I have a two quart stainless steel bottle, I've had it for years. The handle failed. I called their company customer service line, ONE CALL, and a new one a arrived in a a week.

I still have and use the original just not the handle.

Five stars.

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12-02-2016, 05:00 PM	#21
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Agreed. But if it's the same price as the best price I find elsewhere, I still tend to go with Amazon. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-08-2016, 02:12 PM	#23
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12-08-2016, 09:52 PM	#24
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	got him a multi tool keyfob thing. realized forgot other BIL (not such a rush for him) ....guess what he's getting? I think the daughter's boyfriend is my only remaining challenge -got to find a birthday present too __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-09-2016, 02:37 PM	#25
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Mr. Clod and I sat down the other night to buy presents for the dang kids... After an hour, we had purchased exactly one gift for Mr. Clod himself. This is going to be a year of last-minute Target gifts if I can't get my act together very soon... __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

12-02-2016, 09:55 AM	#16
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	If the guy annoys you and has kids, you could get one of these for the kids. Only $79.

12-02-2016, 12:21 PM	#18
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Seems that it depends on the knife. Folding knives with blades of 3" or less are OK. Any knife with a blade that locks in the open position; however, is not considered a folding knife. Many models of Leatherman Tools have locking blades which are preferred here for safety (the blade won't accidentally close on your fingers). She'd have to find a model that meets both requirements and hope that her BIL isn't accident prone.

12-02-2016, 12:39 PM	#19
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Not directly relevant to this thread, but lately I have been finding that Amazon is a rip off. My wife wants four of a particular cookie sheet (Vollrath 5314 Wear-Ever Heavy Duty Half Size 13" x 18") Amazon is $21.99 each WebstaurantStore, a restaurant supply place, has them for $15.49. WebstaurantStore got my order. She also wants a 100ml bottle of perfume (BURBERRY Brit Sheer for Her Eau de Toilette, 100ml) Amazon has them for $92 each and about 5% of the reviews accuse it of being counterfeit because it smells wrong. Macy's has the 100ml bottle in a gift box kit that also includes a smaller 10ml purse sized bottle and a tube of lotion, plus they had a supply of little Burberry gift pouches that have samples in them that they threw in for free, and they had a big wicker basket full of free Hershey kisses at the register. I helped myself while being rung up. And while the sticker price was also $92, when they rung it up it was only $86. Lots of attentive service from multiple friendly sales ladies. When somebody sends you a link to something on Amazon that they want, do a little looking around. You'll probably find it for cheaper elsewhere. Amazon doesn't appear to be competing on price any more.

12-02-2016, 06:23 PM	#22
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	eBay has the best price on most items, including new and 99% of what is sold in stores.

12-09-2016, 04:18 PM	#26
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Stainless steel thermos water bottle thing.

12-09-2016, 07:32 PM	#27
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	I like the leather man and the thermos idea or an indestructible aluminum led flashlight. For the ladies some high dollar perfume, white fox jacket. Don't get anything for the kitchen unless the item is all she talks about. tarheel

12-10-2016, 11:54 AM	#28
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Like Clod, I sat down to buy gifts the other day. After about an hour, the one gift I was able to find is back-ordered until Jan. 9th. Shit. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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