My eldest son will turn 21 next week and I am wondering what would be a birthday present that may hold its value? Any suggestions but unfortunately I do not have 1000's to spend, thanks
What to Get a 21 Year Old as a Birthday Present That Will at Least Hold Its Value?
bsk on 15/05/2015 - 11:15
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Eneloops, holds up to 65% of their capacity after 5 years :)
If he likes beer, Beer making tours can be quite fun. He can take a few of his friends where you make and bottle your own beer.
Ok the $ is somewhere between $200 and $500 I guess
2 x return tickets to Queenstown NZ.
Edit: Been all over Australia, NZ, Thailand, Malaysia and Hawaii, would still pick Queenstown for all around fun.
The $214 Acer 14" laptop. So cheap it doesn't have much value to lose.
Skydive!
An OzBargain account.
An escort with 34D Boobs
Not gonna lie $500 won't go far :P
How about some pure silver coins?
http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalogue/australian-kookaburra-…
Various weights available. Silver bars sell for about AU$720 per kilo today. Virtually the only gift guaranteed to not depreciate rapidly in value.
I like the Aussie Southern Cross silver bullion - https://www.bullionlist.com.au/silver/southern-cross/1oz-sou… or https://www.bullionlist.com.au/silver/southern-cross/1oz-sou…
Like any other commodity it can lose or gain value.
a watch!! get him one of those classic lines like a Tissot Visodate or Seiko Sarb series or IWC moon phase watches if you have a bit more to spend :P
Skydive. As AllanHB has mentioned
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/194249#comment-2752769
My son got a skydive for his 21st and he absolutely loved it.
Value's just going to dive though.
LOL. Yes you are right.
troy ounce of gold
Ergo human computer chair.
Good suggestions already, but one idea that blew me away.
You can research this on Usa's Ebay website.Ancient coins.
There are a hugh variety, but the one's that impressed me were dug up along the mediteranean coast representing coins that were fashioned as like promissary notes to ordinary folk, and provided to Roman armies on their marches and in times of battle.
Great conversation piece, and as long as the sun shines, they will have value.
Way, way cool for investment I thought. Maybe good pressie idea?A set of new Pings!
This is a good idea but if he doesn't play golf enough it isn't really worth it.
However if you were to do this or buy him any brand of clubs you'll have to go to a golf course and try out some demos
Happy birthday to him :)
A good watch. The heirloom one he has should be kept safe.
Tissot T-touch Solar or Casio Edifice Red Bull edition.A voucher to the men's gallery
Are you sure he'd be interested in a display of men?
Its a gallery for men, not displaying men ;)
You might have missed the subtle humour there. :)
Definitely a watch - I bought myself a nice Tag when I was 21, 16 years later I still wear it daily. I had a goal of a Rolex at 30 but at that time the Tag was still running so nicely I decided to put the Rolex out til I hit 40.
As mentioned by others you can grab a nice Tissot for under $1k (just as an example) http://www.timepiecestore.com.au/watches/t069-417-44-051-00-…
Perth Mint Gold shares - as many shares as you can afford. It's Australia's way of buying gold.
A horse.
Something like this?
Get these professionals to do the operation
21 and he still gets presents. My parents stopped when I turned 12.
My only suggestion is coin from birth year. I personally collect coins so they would be an awesome gift. But that's a bit bias on my behalf.
Your 12th birthday must have been interesting to attend. A shattering of a young child's heart.
I didn't have a 12th Birthday to attend. It was no longer celebrated. I went to school. I came home. Slept. The next day came :)
A tent.. somewhere to live if he becomes a pain to live with :P
Can you gift Qantas points?
What all 21 year olds want. A dinosaur.
But seriously, the coin ideas are nice, so are a really nice set of cufflinks but maybe he wouldn't be into that. I remember getting a really nice set of replica ancient greek coins (as cufflinks) that were from some fancy euro museum (that you can buy from online too), even though I didn't like it that much at the time, I grew to love that present from my father and I have been asked so many times about them and the story behind them so even though it has to be nearly 10 years since I've got them I always get a chance to talk about the interesting gift I got from my dad when I was younger.
Experience > materialistic things. Having never travelled interstate or overseas he'll appreciate that more than any physical thing. Experiences are priceless and there's no point being the richest man in the cemetery.
How about street hookers?
Bonus - Free STDs included
OP travel is still a great option even if budget is $300-500.
Maybe go to a caravan park in a touristy city? Visit sydney/melbourne? Tasmania for nature and chocolate factory?
Nice pair of boots/dress shoes. Allen Edmonds or Red Wings will hold their value for decades.
A vintage wine from the year of his birth
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_913081/penfolds-gra…
My brotherinlaw showed me this video clip yesterday, you might have seen it already. Avicii - The Nights
Pretty good message in that song and should give you a better idea on what to buy :)
Good song…
good messageEssentially…
Having many different memorable experiences is more valuable than owning things
Top bad idea but a donation to a charity of his choice, if he might like that instead of dosh.
Maybe a backpacker style camper-van voucher and he can do a road trip say up to the Gold Coast and take with him whoever he likes.
Or maybe get one from Here cheap and fly one way, I am guessing if he hasn't left the state you might haven't traveled much either, could be a great bonding experience if you get on alright. I think travel/an experience is a great option but given the limited experience and budget localish might be the go.
A Fall Out Boy CD
Leather jacket….
Leather jacket and leather boots as well I reckon. Should last a long time if they are well cared for.
Apparels
I think something like going to a place with completely different culture or trying something completely new for awhile might be worthwhile.
Culture is a funny concept that's often misunderstood, in my opinion. Unless you've been there and seen how people live, it's hard to appreciate/acknowledge the differences in cultures. People often assume that translation could translate the meaning completely, however, translations often misses the gist and the complete meanings because of the differences in culture. Culture even has implications on how a kid develops, as well as many other things like what is considered right etc. In short, I think letting your child to experience the differences in culture in real life is something that's nice. Though, it might go over your budget a lot.
Never travelled overseas or interstate??? I definitely recommend something along that line. I'd buy him a travel pack, buy a return ticket to Bali maybe, in a budget accommodation, and book him in for a 3-4 days full on adventure. It's probably going to cost you more than $1000 but I'm pretty sure he will appreciate the gift a lot and opens up his mind to what is out there…
If you have relative overseas/interstate, then it will be cheaper option. Ask them to see if they can open up their house for him. Let him experience something new in life. You'll never know, he may be inspire to do things that will change his future forever
All the best
Thats not a bad suggestion. I have one from my 18th and still use it some XX years later
You could get it personalised by engraving on a blade
yep, bought mine 20+ years ago, it's still good as new, in regular use, although I really need to sharpen the blade, it was awesomely sharp when I first got it
Some good suggestions here.. I'd suggest make it something that he's interested in.. yes I know it sounds obvious…
If he enjoys a drink, wine or whiskey, a bottle that will keep for some time and gain in age.
If he's interested in comics or movies - a piece of memorabilia that will increase in value (may need to hunt online).Personally… well my father passed away 3 years ago, and I'd love to have his advice on somethings and hear his voice as I deal with various things through my life.
So a letter for things he may face in his life, anecdotes of what you did when you were in his situation - start with when you were 21 and what you did for your 21st, and any advice you'd give looking back - then a letter for him for meeting a girl or getting married, for buying a car, hitting his 30s, buying a house, becoming a father himself, loosing someone he loves, getting to his 40s, etc… etc… marry that with a memento for each occasion, a beer for his 21st, a keyring for his car, cigar for his first child etc… might take some planning and thought .. but would be interesting and something he will always appreciate as he gets older.good luck.
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Giving a more specific price range will probably lead to better suggestions - holidays can get pretty pricey, so if you're looking to spend say $200 then a ski trip to NZ will not be on the cards.
Most consumer items will lose value over time, so I would aim to give something with sentimental value as that will stick over time. As mentioned above, the watch is a classic gift, or some jewellery. My dad had some wine glasses he received for his 21st. A classic leather satchel would be pretty durable.