Jewelry ripoff/Christmas present idea

[Evan]

or, you just dont date materialistic whores.

[Apoc]

It took you longer than I expected. You're losing your edge.

[Evan]

Ive been busy at work.

and for the record, that was not directed at the subject of this thread, more the general "99% of women just care about the box" whores etc

[HAULN-SS]

I dont think my girlfriend cares at all about the box. I just didn't realize the box could have such a premium. I am leaning towards buying something with more bling and less brand name.

[Evan]

fwiw it is a good idea to stay away from silver. it tarnishes and is a pita to maintain.

[WRXtranceformed]

Speaking of gifts for girlfriends....I need some ideas. Usually I'm pretty good at thinking up gifts but Chels is picky and isn't giving me much to go on. All I know is that she doesn't want a hand bag. I gave her a laptop for her birthday so I'd like to stick away from electronics...unless it's something really cool and unique. She likes Twilight like most girls, and food, playing video games with me and most girly stuff like clothes. Any ideas I can steal from you guys?

[Apoc]

Any ideas I can steal from you guys?

What's your budget? Feel free to PM if you don't want everyone to know how baller you are. :lol:

fwiw it is a good idea to stay away from silver. it tarnishes and is a pita to maintain.

If she isn't into yellow gold, like my wife, platinum is the best (and blingy-est) answer. White gold is decent, but it does yellow over time and has to be replated.

[.RJ]

Jewelry has a huge markup too, don't be afraid to bargin.

Cost will be 60-80% less than 'retail'. If you have to bargain, you might feel like you're getting a good deal but they're still fucking you.

[Jeff]

My butthole still hurts from selling the Jeep to buy the damned engagement ring. Jewelry is the biggest dicking known to man, only slightly above Snap-On tools. She got a fancy horse riding helmet this year. If I am going to spend hundreds of dollars on a Christmas present its at least going to be useful!

[WRXtranceformed]

Any ideas I can steal from you guys?

What's your budget? Feel free to PM if you don't want everyone to know how baller you are. :lol:

Ha nah it's no big deal. I probably should have put it in my first post anyhow. I can't go ballin outrageous this year because I just started this new job and the commission checks haven't rolled in yet. So probably $500 max?? I'd really prefer to stay in the $250-300 range. I thought about a smart phone because she needs one bad...but it doesn't do her any good without a plan for it and I'm not paying for an entire year of her cell phone bill :lol:

Ballantyne Resort up the street from me has some pretty good massage / day spa packages...that might not be a bad idea.

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Side note: That's my favorite hole on that golf course :lol:

[Maengelito]

She likes... food... Any ideas I can steal from you guys?

As in she likes cooking/baking? How about a kitchen gadget? Everyone I know that likes to bake swears by their KitchenAid mixer which falls in your $200-$300 range.

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[Jake]

She likes... food... Any ideas I can steal from you guys?

As in she likes cooking/baking? How about a kitchen gadget? Everyone I know that likes to bake swears by their KitchenAid mixer which falls in your $200-$300 range.

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Mom likes hers. It's green.

She also likes her new Subaru, and would probably post about it if she cared at all about showing her friends in the car club.

[Evan]

Hey woman, go make me a pie.


:thumbup: great gift idea.

[CaptainHenreh]

I will swear on my cobalt blue Kitchenaid mixer.

I <3 it. Worth every penny I didn't pay for it.

[REED]

has anyone ever used a non-kitchenaid mixer to compare to, it seems everyone I know has one.

[HAULN-SS]

I have a cuisinart which is in the same price range. It's pretty awesome. I dont know about what features mixers have, but i think mine has them all - and the top part detaches so you can use it off the stand if you want

[Ole]

Hey woman, go make me a pie.


:thumbup: great gift idea.

:mrgreen:
FWIW, appliances usually don't go over well unless you have just purchased a new house, got your kitchen renovated or you are dating Julia Child....

[WRXtranceformed]

Yeah I don't think a mixer as awesome as it is would go over that well...haha. Neither one of us cooks anyhow (I can count on one hand the number of times I've grocery shopped this year) so I'll have to hold off on that gift until I'm married.

Someone today at work suggested a watch. That's not a bad idea, as she was kind of getting excited watching me shop for watches. lol that sounded weird.

[Apoc]

If she doesn't make pie, does she maybe eat pie? If so, you know what to ask for your gift.

[Feersty]

Spring for Tiffany's now if you are intent on getting married, that way you can get her crap gifts after tying the knot and cut your losses later on..