Guy gifts...

Snow Flake · 11-21-2005, 05:09 PM

So my boyfriend of 8 months Birthday is in January, and I have no clue what to get him. He's so hard to shop for, the only thing I can think of is a video game, some type of RPG or something, but even then, I'm not sure what to get him, and what he would play and what he already has. Any ideas?

dar512 · 11-21-2005, 05:28 PM

Guys are actually really easy to buy for. He's probably into some kind of hardware - cars, computers, carpentry, golf, etc. You just have to know what he's interested in and what he hasn't already got.

As for computer games, look on his shelf to see what he'd already got, then list them here for clues from our local "experts" or take the list to a good software store. If you're certain he likes RPG games try metacritic to find out what's good.

Snow Flake · 11-21-2005, 07:12 PM

He's really into cars, but other then that... he's not really the tipical guy, ya know?
He don't really know anything about tools or building stuff. But he loves RPG's, I don't get what teh big deal is, but what ever.

dar512 · 11-21-2005, 08:00 PM

Does he have a fine car? If so, you can buy him some accessory for it. Go into the service department of a local dealer for that car. There will be some stuff there. You can also find stuff online.

If he doesn't have a fine car, but you know what he'd really like to have, you can get something that has to do with that. For instance you could get him the BMW leather jacket or the mercedes baseball cap.

Going in a totally different direction, you could make him a special dinner. Or pick something else you like to do together.

The very best gift shows that you really like the person and the you know them well enough to choose something they would like.

My wife's favorite gifts are the ones I give all year long. I do some obnoxious chore that she hates. It keeps that looooove powerful

Snow Flake · 11-21-2005, 08:27 PM

He has 2 cars, a 2001 Prelude, (that's his baby), and an MR2 that he's working on fixing up. Now I love doing little cute thing's, like sending him random e-mail or e-cards, and I go out and buy him cards and write him little love letters, but he's really not into the cute kind of stuff, and thats why I find it hard to shop for him. When it comes to him, I'm just so clueless. As for diner, I know thats something he would like... but I'm afraid I would kill him. Everytime I cook, I almost burn down the house.

Beestie · 11-21-2005, 09:02 PM

Can't go wrong with a knife.

seakdivers · 11-21-2005, 11:34 PM

Or a lighter.

My husband doesn't smoke, but he can't get enough of the stupid novelty lighters.

he loves knives too....... I've seen him use them to open packages & whatnot now & then...
He actually bought me a gutting/skinning knife as a gift way back when, and he basically told me that he really didn't want to see me use it, but that he hoped I liked it.

ashke · 11-22-2005, 12:33 AM

He bought it because he thought it was cool? I think I'm guilty of that too ^^;;; But not with knives...

wolf · 11-22-2005, 12:47 AM

I'd totally groove on a knife as a gift.

Just so long as it was a decent knife.

Video games, tools and sporting equipment are all good ideas ...

Does he have a favorite sports team, and can you score him tickets for a game?

Important question ... what is your price range?

Snow Flake · 11-22-2005, 06:35 PM

No, he's not into sposts.
And a for price, no more then $100.00.
I'm going to New York next week, I'm hoping they will have some more impressive stuff then gay 'ol Maryland.

Griff · 11-22-2005, 08:00 PM

I'm always happy to see fine tools, scotch, or bike gear. How about a nice goat?

wolf · 11-23-2005, 01:21 PM

New York has the same shit they have in Maryland, but it will cost up to twice as much.

Welcome to the 21st Century.

Elspode · 11-23-2005, 01:52 PM

Buy a really nice lingerie outfit, and wear it for him. The rest of the gift will take care of itself.

Failing that, there are some very nice, very compact modern LED flashlights on the market today that most any man would love to have. Pocket watches can be inexpensive yet very nice, and they are certainly a keepsake item. Also good are leather driving gloves or gift certificates for multiple car washes or a single detail cleanup of his Prelude. Players of RPGs also are often keen on figurines representing characters from their series (Everquest, World of Warcraft and other figures can be found online).

warch · 11-23-2005, 02:21 PM

Booze. always a hit.

Cyclefrance · 11-24-2005, 09:38 AM

If he likes cars get him one of those track days where you have the opportunity to knock s**t out of some muscle cars. My son bought me one a couple of year's back - magic!

11-21-2005, 05:09 PM	#1
Snow Flake Romantic Necromancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dundalk ( Balitmore), MD Posts: 29	Guy gifts... So my boyfriend of 8 months Birthday is in January, and I have no clue what to get him. He's so hard to shop for, the only thing I can think of is a video game, some type of RPG or something, but even then, I'm not sure what to get him, and what he would play and what he already has. Any ideas?

11-21-2005, 05:28 PM	#2
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Guys are actually really easy to buy for. He's probably into some kind of hardware - cars, computers, carpentry, golf, etc. You just have to know what he's interested in and what he hasn't already got. As for computer games, look on his shelf to see what he'd already got, then list them here for clues from our local "experts" or take the list to a good software store. If you're certain he likes RPG games try metacritic to find out what's good. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

11-21-2005, 08:00 PM	#4
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Does he have a fine car? If so, you can buy him some accessory for it. Go into the service department of a local dealer for that car. There will be some stuff there. You can also find stuff online. If he doesn't have a fine car, but you know what he'd really like to have, you can get something that has to do with that. For instance you could get him the BMW leather jacket or the mercedes baseball cap. Going in a totally different direction, you could make him a special dinner. Or pick something else you like to do together. The very best gift shows that you really like the person and the you know them well enough to choose something they would like. My wife's favorite gifts are the ones I give all year long. I do some obnoxious chore that she hates. It keeps that looooove powerful __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller Last edited by dar512; 11-21-2005 at 08:02 PM.

11-21-2005, 09:02 PM	#6
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Can't go wrong with a knife. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

11-22-2005, 12:47 AM	#9
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I'd totally groove on a knife as a gift. Just so long as it was a decent knife. Video games, tools and sporting equipment are all good ideas ... Does he have a favorite sports team, and can you score him tickets for a game? Important question ... what is your price range? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-21-2005, 07:12 PM	#3
Snow Flake Romantic Necromancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dundalk ( Balitmore), MD Posts: 29	He's really into cars, but other then that... he's not really the tipical guy, ya know? He don't really know anything about tools or building stuff. But he loves RPG's, I don't get what teh big deal is, but what ever.

11-21-2005, 08:27 PM	#5
Snow Flake Romantic Necromancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dundalk ( Balitmore), MD Posts: 29	He has 2 cars, a 2001 Prelude, (that's his baby), and an MR2 that he's working on fixing up. Now I love doing little cute thing's, like sending him random e-mail or e-cards, and I go out and buy him cards and write him little love letters, but he's really not into the cute kind of stuff, and thats why I find it hard to shop for him. When it comes to him, I'm just so clueless. As for diner, I know thats something he would like... but I'm afraid I would kill him. Everytime I cook, I almost burn down the house.

11-21-2005, 11:34 PM	#7
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	Or a lighter. My husband doesn't smoke, but he can't get enough of the stupid novelty lighters. he loves knives too....... I've seen him use them to open packages & whatnot now & then... He actually bought me a gutting/skinning knife as a gift way back when, and he basically told me that he really didn't want to see me use it, but that he hoped I liked it.

11-22-2005, 12:33 AM	#8
ashke Don't look at me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 288	He bought it because he thought it was cool? I think I'm guilty of that too ^^;;; But not with knives...

11-22-2005, 06:35 PM	#10
Snow Flake Romantic Necromancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dundalk ( Balitmore), MD Posts: 29	No, he's not into sposts. And a for price, no more then $100.00. I'm going to New York next week, I'm hoping they will have some more impressive stuff then gay 'ol Maryland.

11-22-2005, 08:00 PM	#11
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I'm always happy to see fine tools, scotch, or bike gear. How about a nice goat? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-23-2005, 01:21 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	New York has the same shit they have in Maryland, but it will cost up to twice as much. Welcome to the 21st Century. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-23-2005, 01:52 PM	#13
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Buy a really nice lingerie outfit, and wear it for him. The rest of the gift will take care of itself. Failing that, there are some very nice, very compact modern LED flashlights on the market today that most any man would love to have. Pocket watches can be inexpensive yet very nice, and they are certainly a keepsake item. Also good are leather driving gloves or gift certificates for multiple car washes or a single detail cleanup of his Prelude. Players of RPGs also are often keen on figurines representing characters from their series (Everquest, World of Warcraft and other figures can be found online). __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-23-2005, 02:21 PM	#14
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	Booze. always a hit.

11-24-2005, 09:38 AM	#15
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	If he likes cars get him one of those track days where you have the opportunity to knock s**t out of some muscle cars. My son bought me one a couple of year's back - magic! __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

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