View Full Version : What to buy my dad for Xmas?
gear02
12-09-2002, 08:00 AM
Being the good person I am (as well as bored as hell), I'm pretty much done with my Xmas shopping, most of which was done without stepping in a store (thank you amazon.com).
However, I can't really think of what to get for my dad. Any suggestions under $100?
He already has a digital camera, digicam, and pda, along with a lot of other tech products.
WhiskeyPapa
12-09-2002, 08:17 AM
Originally posted by gear02
However, I can't really think of what to get for my dad. Any suggestions under $100?How about tools? I was at Sears yesterday, they have a 150 piece Craftsman mechanic's tool set on sale for $99, regularly $169. I'm thinking about getting that for my dad. He always says you can never have too many tools!
gear02
12-09-2002, 08:23 AM
Originally posted by kb0wwp
How about tools? I was at Sears yesterday, they have a 150 piece Craftsman mechanic's tool set on sale for $99, regularly $169. I'm thinking about getting that for my dad. He always says you can never have too many tools!
It's a good idea, but I don't think he needs (or even uses) tools.
Does he golf or ski, etc? What hobbies does he have?
gear02
12-09-2002, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by Kim
Does he golf or ski, etc? What hobbies does he have?
Uh...he smokes pipes...is that a hobby??
What about some nice tobacco, or a great box to keep his stuff in? Or, maybe an antique pipe to display?
gear02
12-09-2002, 09:35 AM
Originally posted by Kim
What about some nice tobacco, or a great box to keep his stuff in? Or, maybe an antique pipe to display?
Another good idea, which we had last year, but I think it's something we try not to encourage, so we try not to buy any smoking paraphenilia.
Sorry to be shooting ideas down, but it's helping me. Thanks!
Jenny
12-09-2002, 10:26 AM
Originally posted by gear02
Another good idea, which we had last year, but I think it's something we try not to encourage, so we try not to buy any smoking paraphenilia.
Sorry to be shooting ideas down, but it's helping me. Thanks!
Good for you! (About trying not to encourage it)
What about a gift certificate online? I mean, like from GiftCertificates.com (http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37920809&siteid=39061139&bfpage=home) or even Half.com (http://www.qksrv.net/click-692316-167876) which does gift certificates now. That way, he can use that money to buy what he wants....
gear02
12-09-2002, 11:21 AM
Originally posted by Jenny
Good for you! (About trying not to encourage it)
What about a gift certificate online? I mean, like from GiftCertificates.com (http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37920809&siteid=39061139&bfpage=home) or even Half.com (http://www.qksrv.net/click-692316-167876) which does gift certificates now. That way, he can use that money to buy what he wants....
I think a GC would be the last resort...only I feel like he'll never use it.
I think I'm looking for something neato, like a gadget of some kind. Last year I got him a digital picture frame and I guess he liked it since it's on his desk at work (he loves taking digital pictures).
I found this microsoft tv picture viewer where you could play pictures on a tv, but it uses floppy disks and I doubt we have even a disk at home. I was thinking of getting that HP printer that you could stick your memory stick in and print them out directly, but we already have a printer and a computer so there's no point.
So basically, if you find a cool gadget, let me know.
attgig
12-09-2002, 12:28 PM
what i got my dad:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006BH8G.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
shhhh! don't tell him though.
Originally posted by attgig
what i got my dad:
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shhhh! don't tell him though.
Originally posted by Yossarian
got dad these
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and
[snip]i got my dad...that i left san diego. ok, i got that for a few peeps :P
i wouldn't recommend it tho. i'm already worried about how to outdo that one next year :hmm:
Grimm
12-09-2002, 01:36 PM
Buy him a nice tie, or some socks... dads always love that kind of stuff. :P
How about a new photo printer. There are several models that can print right from the memory card used in digital cameras. It's a cool toy, as well as being a useful appliance.
Take him to a Escort service. He can get whatever he wants :P
whitak24
12-09-2002, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by Nija
Take him to a Escort service. He can get whatever he wants :P
oh, you mean like a place where they fix Ford Escorts? that's a great idea nija! :P
InfiniteNothing
12-09-2002, 03:19 PM
I installed a wireless network for my dad-in-law. He bought the wireless card and base station and I bought him a 4 port router (or is it a switch or a hub, I've never figured out the difference). As for my real dad, I haven't gotten him anything. Perhaps a nice pen. Or perhaps cafine soap from thinkgeek. You should look there for ideas.
sizemic1
12-09-2002, 03:27 PM
got my father-in-law a nice Weber charcoal BBQ with a new set of Henkels steak knives :)
irwin
12-09-2002, 04:59 PM
Originally posted by gear02
He already has a digital camera, digicam, and pda, along with a lot of other tech products.
Feeling a little redundant today, are we? :)
How about a green laser pointer?
http://thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/5a47/
http://thinkgeek.com/images/action/large/20fb225.jpg
gear02
12-09-2002, 06:16 PM
Originally posted by passwird
Feeling a little redundant today, are we? :)
How about a green laser pointer?
http://thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/5a47/
<snip>
Isn't a digicam a digital camcorder, meaning it takes MOVING pictures?
;)
oblongmelon
12-09-2002, 06:24 PM
get him a bird house, a bag of seeds, a book about birds, and a pair of binoculars.
gear02
12-09-2002, 06:31 PM
Originally posted by oblongmelon
get him a bird house, a bag of seeds, a book about birds, and a pair of binoculars.
Hmm...that's the most unusual idea today. An interesting one, yet unusual. Thanks though.
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