Graduation gift idea(s) please

synclastica_86 · 06-02-2009, 11:04 AM

Mont Blanc... my fav pens.
http://www.montblanc.com/index.php

ejazbmw · 06-02-2009, 11:26 AM

when my older sister graduated we had a party for her and I would probably say everyone gave her money lol to say the least she was very happy that she had collected 2gs to pay for some bills.

gadget · 06-02-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

I know if I was graduating I would rather have about 100 thing over a pen but thats just me lol.

+1...

Actually, I can think of a Gazillion things I'd rather get before i get a pen.

TK-421 · 06-02-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Mont Blanc... my fav pens.
http://www.montblanc.com/index.php

FTW!!

I have this one:

BMW F22 · 06-02-2009, 01:54 PM

A pen is just a suggestion. It might be a very nice and meaningful gift for someone. I'm still looking though so I need more suggestions guys!

yomama69 · 06-02-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gadget

+1...

Actually, I can think of a Gazillion things I'd rather get before i get a pen.

I thought it was stupid too....until I became a professional and started working and all the other gentlemen had their own nice pens and I was using plastic pens. That's when I went to that drawer I kept all those shitty things I thought I would never use and pulled out that pen I got for graduation.

BForbes · 06-02-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

cash is king.

chances are he won't land that dream job or make the $ he thought he would out of college. but if he does, thumbs up to him!

I agree. Its less thoughtful but always welcomed. I'd rather BANK after graduation.

just4kickz · 06-02-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Mont Blanc... my fav pens.
http://www.montblanc.com/index.php

lol i have one of those. i never use it... i think i got it for graduation from highschool from somebody *shrugs*

scollins · 06-02-2009, 04:08 PM

I can remember only two specific things I got for my college graduation:
Class Ring with my fraternity crest and degree on the side (Thanks dad!)
Glock 23 (Thanks dad!)

Glock 23, as in a handgun? Yep! My dad bought me a Glock 23 as a graduation gift. That was 15 years ago. Guess what, I still have it and actually carry it every day. I wore the class ring for about 13 years, but decided to take a break from it. The Glock however is still a constant, daily companion.

A handgun may not be the answer for your brother, but what is he passionate about? Find that thing, and he'll remember and cherish it forever.

ptack · 06-02-2009, 04:10 PM

I like the stripper idea, but if you want to be more practical see what he has for an MP3 player. If he really likes music get him a high-end set of ear buds. It makes a HUGE difference over the standard Apple buds.

Scorpion · 06-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Yeah I'd go with the cash as well.

montreal red · 06-02-2009, 06:56 PM

buy him a nice cell phone. thats if he doesnt already have a cool phone.

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

buy him a nice cell phone. thats if he doesnt already have a cool phone.

That actually sounds like a good idea. Perhaps an iphone or something. I'll keep that in mind- thanks!

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 02:20 AM

For those that suggested cash, it's sounding pretty good right about now. lol
I could be like "hey I tried but couldn't come up with anything so here's some cash." Easy enough.

shahsk30 · 06-03-2009, 02:24 AM

money

Heinzftw · 06-03-2009, 03:55 AM

Too bad you can't hold out. New Iphone is coming out in August. Maybe you could pre-order it and give him the receipt?

koreez88 · 06-03-2009, 03:43 PM

One of my grad presents was a mont blanc wallet
Great gift

ejazbmw · 06-03-2009, 03:49 PM

cash FTW and since you can't really think of what to buy him I'm sure he'll use it to buy something he really wants all the other ideas sound kinda lame

boymonkey · 06-03-2009, 04:45 PM

- Business card holder
- Pen
- Wallet
- iPhone

(For $300 you could get him both business card holder and a good pen.)

jay spec · 06-03-2009, 06:33 PM

what he'd probably appreciate most at this point is a cash gift. the appreciation might not last as long as if you were to give him something meaningful he would use later on in life....but since you haven't given any direction as to his interests or projected future, i can only assume you yourself do not know him well enough to choose such a gift. just my 2 cents

new2the3 · 06-03-2009, 07:07 PM

Clothes?

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jay spec

what he'd probably appreciate most at this point is a cash gift. the appreciation might not last as long as if you were to give him something meaningful he would use later on in life....but since you haven't given any direction as to his interests or projected future, i can only assume you yourself do not know him well enough to choose such a gift. just my 2 cents

Lol you got me. Heck I don't even know how exactly how old he is.

But on serious note, he likes traveling but I can't afford to send him off to Europe or Asia. He also likes aviation so I was thinking a model airplane or something but I doubt it's something he would want as a graduation gift.

I think I will just give him the money and have him buy whatever it is he wants.

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ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	when my older sister graduated we had a party for her and I would probably say everyone gave her money lol to say the least she was very happy that she had collected 2gs to pay for some bills.
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 155 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	I can remember only two specific things I got for my college graduation: Class Ring with my fraternity crest and degree on the side (Thanks dad!) Glock 23 (Thanks dad!) Glock 23, as in a handgun? Yep! My dad bought me a Glock 23 as a graduation gift. That was 15 years ago. Guess what, I still have it and actually carry it every day. I wore the class ring for about 13 years, but decided to take a break from it. The Glock however is still a constant, daily companion. A handgun may not be the answer for your brother, but what is he passionate about? Find that thing, and he'll remember and cherish it forever. __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Scorpion Major 180 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'd go with the cash as well.
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montreal red chris 294 Rep 12,141 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	buy him a nice cell phone. thats if he doesnt already have a cool phone. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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BMW F22 Major General 3724 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	For those that suggested cash, it's sounding pretty good right about now. lol I could be like "hey I tried but couldn't come up with anything so here's some cash." Easy enough.
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06-03-2009, 03:43 PM	#39
koreez88 Всем привет ;) 152 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	One of my grad presents was a mont blanc wallet Great gift
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ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	cash FTW and since you can't really think of what to buy him I'm sure he'll use it to buy something he really wants all the other ideas sound kinda lame
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boymonkey Lieutenant 44 Rep 530 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	- Business card holder - Pen - Wallet - iPhone (For $300 you could get him both business card holder and a good pen.)
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jay spec _________________ 55 Rep 3,584 Posts Drives: a 7-seater Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	what he'd probably appreciate most at this point is a cash gift. the appreciation might not last as long as if you were to give him something meaningful he would use later on in life....but since you haven't given any direction as to his interests or projected future, i can only assume you yourself do not know him well enough to choose such a gift. just my 2 cents __________________
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