What to give to someone who needs nothing
11-11-2008, 08:19 PM
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With the 3rd quarter out of the way, it's looking like I should plan on getting some appreciation gifts for a few people who are involved with a large client of mine. In particular, 75% of my income comes from a company owned by one man.
Problem is, he is hugely successful and could buy anything that he needs or wants. What would you suggest as a gift and please be specific. I'm thinking in the $500 range or under. Age is early 60's, location is central united states, fairly active, enjoys a drink every once in a while, values family and treats employees great.
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Problem is, he is hugely successful and could buy anything that he needs or wants. What would you suggest as a gift and please be specific. I'm thinking in the $500 range or under. Age is early 60's, location is central united states, fairly active, enjoys a drink every once in a while, values family and treats employees great.
Thanks,
11-11-2008, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bash535i' post='718784' date='Nov 12 2008, 01:19 PM
With the 3rd quarter out of the way, it's looking like I should plan on getting some appreciation gifts for a few people who are involved with a large client of mine. In particular, 75% of my income comes from a company owned by one man.
Problem is, he is hugely successful and could buy anything that he needs or wants. What would you suggest as a gift and please be specific. I'm thinking in the $500 range or under. Age is early 60's, location is central united states, fairly active, enjoys a drink every once in a while, values family and treats employees great.
Thanks,
Problem is, he is hugely successful and could buy anything that he needs or wants. What would you suggest as a gift and please be specific. I'm thinking in the $500 range or under. Age is early 60's, location is central united states, fairly active, enjoys a drink every once in a while, values family and treats employees great.
Thanks,
11-11-2008, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='718821' date='Nov 12 2008, 02:14 AM
What are his hobbies?
Also, is there a point where one's gift could be viewed as an indication that he is benefiting too much from a business relationship? I am not, but don't want to appear as if I am either.
Am I in the ballpark as far as my stated budget?
11-12-2008, 04:45 AM
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in my opinion its not the price of the gift you want to buy.. its the gift itself.. if it costs 50$ or 500$ it doesnt matter... what matters is the thought and appreciation that is behind the gift.. that being said i think it makes it more difficult to get a touching gift for him.. i would seek the advice or your wife, close friend, etc... check out something different at some online stores.. such as www.thewirelesscatalog.com or www.signals.com ive bought some unique gifts for people when i have no CLUE what to get them.. the kind that "have" everything..lol hope i helped a little.. Mel
11-12-2008, 06:28 AM
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Are his children still live near him? spending time with him on a regular basis? if not, i guess accompanying him regularly like a son to a father would be a v special gift... 
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11-12-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bash535i' post='718886' date='Nov 11 2008, 11:52 PM
Am I in the ballpark as far as my stated budget?
11-12-2008, 07:58 AM
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Pair of Theatre tickets plus an overnight stay somewhere maybe???