What Christmas Presents Would You Get for Those Who Have Everything?

firstpostbekind on 01/12/2022 - 16:46
Last edited 08/12/2022 - 17:00

Edit: Ok. Gifts sorted. Thanks all (most of you)

If I can be bothered, I’ll update the post after Christmas

Not a humble brag post.

My sibling and their partner have a combined income > 500k
My partner and I are not as wealthy, but are pretty comfortable.

All of us have everything we need, and excluding a spontaneous Ferrari, we can all buy the day to day things we want (dinners, phones, cameras, bags)

I'm sorry if this sounds like a d*ck post in the current economic climate, i'm just really stuck what to buy because i'm trying to limit the meaningless exchange of things. Last year - with time and planning- I bought some pretty cool things <$500 for both. I just don't have that time/energy now.

Any suggestions for nice gifts in the $250 realm?
Please don't suggest sponsoring a child - I already do
Please don't suggest coming empty handed - I won't do that

Thanks

General Discussion

Comments

  • Loot N Plunder on 01/12/2022 - 18:55
    +4

    A weekend away with/without the children
    A photo shoot for their family
    A family pass to something
    A Damascus knife set
    A sleep out at the zoo
    A fancy restaurant booking
    Some car washes/clean/detail
    Some lawn mowing/garden services

    • firstpostbekind on 01/12/2022 - 18:58

      Appreciate your thoughts!

    • Franc-T on 04/12/2022 - 20:48

      A weekend away with/without the children

      They capped the value at $250 not $2 billion

  • Nugs on 01/12/2022 - 19:07
    +6

    Platinum ozbargain membership
    .

  • DrRalph on 01/12/2022 - 19:45
    -2

    Cash.

  • Pestle on 01/12/2022 - 19:54

    I personally like vintage/collector items. I feel these items have a story behind them and are not currently mass-produced things that anyone can purchase. Maybe an early print of copy of a book they like. Or an old gaming console. Whatever rocks their boats.

    • firstpostbekind on 01/12/2022 - 19:57

      Awesome idea. Thanks!

      I’ll tell my wife I want a vintage camera lens… for uhh sentimental reasons haha

  • GrueHunter on 01/12/2022 - 20:12
    -8

    Not a humble brag post.

    Of course it isn't. Humble brags are usually true.

  • djsweet on 01/12/2022 - 21:03
    +1

    Presents for adult relatives (apart from parents and immediate family aka spouse) is silly imho. But if you are 100% going to do it, buy something very cheap that demonstrates that it really is not about the money. A book (~$20) or something silly and fun like nerf guns or a water pistol. Or maybe you tried a really nice packet of biscuits one time and want to share the experience, so get them a pack or two of that.

  • djones145 on 01/12/2022 - 21:29
    +2

    dummies guide to trolling?

  • franco cozzo on 02/12/2022 - 07:03

    ….buy some land on the moon
    https://lunarregistry.com/

    guaranteed they dont have that.

  • HelpMeiCantSee on 02/12/2022 - 07:51

    https://bagofdicks.com/

    Or similar

  • 786 on 02/12/2022 - 07:54
    +3

    Time :)

    • guster33 on 02/12/2022 - 08:29

      This. Chances are they don't get to spend as much time
      with you or vice versa or with each other. I think any gift that enables you or them to spend more time together is good.

      Maybe it's a DIY project that you do together or a voucher for an evening where you or they can connect (like paint and sip) with other caring responsibilities taken care of.

  • Retchey on 02/12/2022 - 08:11
    +2

    Maybe purchase a few movie tickets …a dinner voucher, I have EVERYTHING, and I'd love that as a present.

  • kale chips suck on 02/12/2022 - 08:38
    +2

    Commission some bespoke art. It doesn't need to be huge or dramatic.

    Or, I would argue, even compete by Christmas. The process is part of the gift, and the more involvement they have the more meaningful the outcome will be

    So, think of something personal and significant to them and find an artist who needs to eat …

  • rlay3 on 02/12/2022 - 08:40
    +6

    Donation in their name to the human fund

  • iCandy on 02/12/2022 - 08:48

    I’m in the same boat with my son. I’m thinking of getting him a thermal mug that sits on a heating coaster and keeps his coffee at a temperature he selects, for hours.

  • gromit on 02/12/2022 - 09:34
    +7

    I usually go for experiences, e.g. show tickets. I got my mother premium seats at Phantom of the Opera. She is very well off and has no need or wants as if she wants something she just buys it, so I focus on experiences.

    • ihbh on 03/12/2022 - 16:39

      POTO was brilliant in London. Great idea.

      • gromit on 03/12/2022 - 17:46

        yeah I loved it there, very much over it now though as seen in London, New York, Seattle, Sydney. Once was more than enough for me but wife wants to go again and again.

  • apolomka on 02/12/2022 - 09:44

    You could always have a star named after them or someone sppecial to them.

  • Greihawk on 02/12/2022 - 09:46
    +1

    While not quite in the same league as you and your family, my wife and I seem to have the same problem every year with our families, while too late for you this year, what we have done after seeing a post on Reddit, was to convince our families to have an ugly tshirt year for the adults with a dodgy prize going to the person who bought the ugliest shirt, it's been a hell of a lot of fun searching for ugly tops.

  • Dslrfirst on 02/12/2022 - 09:46
    +2

    Sponsor a needy VILLAGE for them (not just a child).

  • 2esc on 02/12/2022 - 09:47
    +3

    2 decades ago we made the decision in our family we dont buy for siblings. Life is too busy to buy run around for gifts.

    My wife and i only buy a couple things to give each other so the kids dont think mum and dad are missing out. Im probably going to get a couple pairs of kmart socks.

    Kids get presents adults dont need them.

    Christmas is about the kids, hoildays and spending time with family.

    Not the value of gifts or the expectation of gifts.

  • bigbadboogieman on 02/12/2022 - 10:09
    +1

    Surely they don't have a PS5 if they already have everything.

    • bigbadboogieman on 02/12/2022 - 10:13
      +4

      Jokes aside I gave my grandmother a picture frame of her and my nephew (her great grandson) standing on her lap, making a mischievous face. She was the happiest person on earth that day. I gave the same present to my sister and she too was ecstatic.

  • knasty on 02/12/2022 - 10:36

    Experiences which suit both their personalities. Cooking class, art classes etc all available as fancy options inc champagne etc. Experiences always beat stuff .

  • Frangipani on 02/12/2022 - 10:36
    -1

    I don’t understand why people say no gifts needed etc. ummmm that’s the grinch talking.
    Of course gifts are needed, it’s christmas ! Anyway…….
    I would suggest something luxurious such as a day spa voucher, male and female can both go. Late lunch voucher for afterwards.
    Or a voucher for a celebrity hairdresser….and a lunch voucher.
    Maybe a few gold class vouchers for the cinema.
    Dinner at a beautiful restaurant with a limo to drive them there and back.
    If you wanted a gift as such then there’s some very expensive perfumes out there, Jo Malone is on my wish list.
    Jewellery, a beautiful piece for her and a great watch for him.
    I like the nice linens suggestion. We’ve now taken to 100% linen sheet sets. Won’t sleep on anything else.
    Happy shopping.

    • callum9999 on 03/12/2022 - 23:16
      +2

      Not everyone is as materialistic as you are…

      They've declared that they don't have the desire to spend their "time and energy" working out what they'd actually like and instead want a bunch of strangers who don't know them to come up with a present idea, it's therefore not exactly being done out of love, but out of obligation/"keeping up appearances". In a hypothetical world where I saw my sibling posting this, I'd absolutely just prefer to get nothing from them.

    • gugs on 04/12/2022 - 10:17
      +1

      It's not the grinch, it's boring to receive gifts you don't want, and high pressure to give gifts to people who dont want or need it.

      Believe it or not, but there is a whole portion of the world that flat out doesn't celebrate Christmas for religious reasons (and because they have their own holidays they do celebrate).

      I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas and still don't. And frankly, I am glad. I am not talking about the religious aspects (I don't think most people actually care about the religious meaning of the holiday), I am talking about the consumerism, the pressure, it's so gross. I imagine for people who don't do anything else for their families all year round it gives them satisfaction to replace building true relationships with things they can pick up in the store for a few dollars, but honestly I will happily go with out it.

  • suzley on 02/12/2022 - 10:57
    +3

    Sizeable charity donation in their name; eg, Red Cross, Sallies, RSPCA, et al.

    • cuteseal on 02/12/2022 - 12:01
      +1

      Agree with this - give to people who are actually in need, as it sounds like your sibling already has everything he/she needs.

      The recipient gets a warm and fuzzy feeling knowing they have made a difference in somebody else's life.

    • smartazz104 on 03/12/2022 - 10:41
      +2

      A donation to the Human Fund - Money for people.

    • Stingy Student on 05/12/2022 - 11:56
      +1

      I agree that donating to these organisation is a good cause, but I would hate to receive that as a Christmas "present".

  • WeeDeePotato on 02/12/2022 - 11:02

    I have this conversation with my family every year. It's either:

    • Agree to mutually give no presents to each other
    • Give them experiences instead - e.g. a fun cooking class (something my mum is getting for my daughter for Christmas)
    • Home made goods - a nice cake or biscuits are so nice to receive.
    • Kris Kringle with home made goods (cause buying crappy novelty items is wasteful)
    • braddsey on 05/12/2022 - 04:28

      Add secret santa to you list. We went through the KK phase and it got tiresome. Secret Santa, each person buys one gift for another, and each person receives one. Everyone can secretly nominate something they would like, or you can surprise them if you have something in mind.

  • Cherry12 on 02/12/2022 - 11:13

    Hampers or an experience such as going on a hot balloon, spas, couples massages.

  • trapper on 02/12/2022 - 11:18

    Just get something interesting or funny, don't think about the dollar value of the gift.

  • Pungentia on 02/12/2022 - 11:33
    +1

    Where possible, I like to go the experiences route:

    • a cooking class together as siblings
    • a voucher for a family dinner together at a nice restaurant later in the year
    • a day out for the kids at FunFields or Melbourne Cable Park
    • organise for everyone to go to a special concert
    • homemade goods
    • something more personal, regardless of price that shows you have thought about them - the awesome book you read and think they might like, something they may collect, something nostalgic
  • belongsinforums on 02/12/2022 - 11:36

    IOU BJ voucher

  • U4333439 on 02/12/2022 - 11:39

    Ok, perfect idea for you.

    https://www.knivesandstones.com.au/collections/tanaka-ginsan…

    I have a few such knives and this is my favourite. About the right price.

  • cainen on 02/12/2022 - 11:40

    My brother an I are in a similar situation. I've bought him a nice belt, a 'bug-a-salt' fly killer and next year's Panthers Jersey since we're both mad Panthers fans.

  • Lastchancetosee on 02/12/2022 - 11:44
    +1

    Donate to a charity on their behalf - you can 'buy' toilets and goats for villages, contribute to micro-loans, or support medical/emergency organisations.

  • Fobsessive on 02/12/2022 - 12:02

    Tickets to Knotfest ($200 pp)

  • connorlo on 02/12/2022 - 12:14
    +1

    Work generally does a nice arrangement of nuts/cheeses/biscuits/wine/cider etc that you wouldn't normally get from the shops but instead area based (1 year was an area out around Portarlington, then Mornington Peninsula, then last year was the Yarra Vally. Whilst not overly expensive it was something that you wouldn't have yourself (or rarely get). I think there is shops/places that actually put these together as well.

  • undusted on 02/12/2022 - 12:23
    +1

    home fragrances? if you're willing to spend more, check out brands like Diptyque

  • IM-Cheap on 02/12/2022 - 13:43
    +1

    I like getting/receiving experiences - annual passes to museums, a gift card to the spa, an annual subscription box, classes (but only if I know the person is generally available on those dates), skydiving voucher etc.

    Sometimes people have enough money to pay for things but can't justify spending that money on themselves.

  • OzzyOzbourne on 02/12/2022 - 15:57

    Nothing

  • nightshaide on 02/12/2022 - 16:03
    +2

    we normally go with board games so we can play together when we are having a bbq

  • AddNinja on 02/12/2022 - 16:09

    Make them a gingerbread house (from scratch). They are surprisingly delicious and take a few days to eat. They take about 2-3 hours to make and that’s what you’re really giving. They look cool - they smell of christmas, and they avoid wanton consumerism.

  • Cletus vandamme on 02/12/2022 - 16:19
    +1

    If they have everything they need what's the point of buying crap just for the sake of obligation? How can you not know your family enough to buy them something meaningful to them? Most people can afford the presents that are given to them, put some effort into figuring out something thoughtful instead of asking a forum.

  • Ryballs on 02/12/2022 - 16:21
    -1

    First world problems..

  • ajdj10 on 02/12/2022 - 16:28
    +1

    A Festivus Pole

    • [Deactivated] on 02/12/2022 - 17:34

      When it's time for the airing of grievances, the gift situation should be brought up.

  • Spootage on 02/12/2022 - 16:45
    +2

    A battery lawn mower

  • sam-1966 on 02/12/2022 - 16:56
    +1

    I have always wanted to learn to fly a plane - my husband once bought me a flight in a light aircraft. When I went to book, it wasn't available, so I was able to re-book on their (new to them) Tiger Moth! It had been used as an RAAF training plane. It was incredible.

    Maybe an experience like that - a balloon flight, helicopter flighter etc?

  • AlanHB on 02/12/2022 - 17:10

    Something custom made by yourself. For example something like a a photo collage of you and sibling that they could hang somewhere in the house would be nice.

  • birnie on 02/12/2022 - 18:49
    +1

    A rooly rooly nice bottle of something you all like
    $250 on Whisky or a bottle of red would get you something good.
    And if you're extra lucky, they'll crack it that day for all to share

  • kzrocky on 02/12/2022 - 18:52
    +1

    Bet ya they dont own a shrunken head
    https://www.darwinandwallace.com/products/authentic-shrunken…

  • asterixwins on 02/12/2022 - 18:52

    A year worth of a streaming subscription?

  • quasio on 02/12/2022 - 19:27

    buy them 2kg of super expensive Wagyu, at least it wont go to landfill, (unless they stuff up the cook) and not take up space

    • ProlapsedHeinous on 03/12/2022 - 13:33
      -1

      Yummy, and cook that biznitch welll done so she nice and leathery..

  • DingoBlue on 02/12/2022 - 19:30

    My logic is to go high end on a cheap day to day item. Top shelf is a good example - bottle of dom, blue label etc.

    Even Bollinger will put a smile on most faces for less than a hundred.

  • DingoBilly on 02/12/2022 - 19:39

    Nothing - there really is no point.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/12/2022 - 20:02
    +1

    Cmon, what you have chosen? Who gets the prize?

    • firstpostbekind on 03/12/2022 - 18:26

      I’ll update the post after Christmas maybe. Who knows they might be on OzB!

  • Rally Dave on 02/12/2022 - 21:20
    +1

    Experiences such as theatre or opera tickets (especially if they have never done it before), drive a rally car, hot air ballooning. There are some websites that do experiences.

  • Aneurism on 02/12/2022 - 21:32

    If they have everything then they probably need nothing. So give them the gift of nothing. https://www.amazon.com/Jay-JA0027-Gift-of-Nothing/dp/B019HDS…

  • t_c on 02/12/2022 - 21:37

    Have you had a look at redballoon.com.au

  • wtfnodeal on 03/12/2022 - 00:07
    +1

    There is no way that someone has everything. If you pay attention or think harder there has to be something they need or want. Or just buy something not useful or practical but creative to get them to laugh every time they see it.

  • FW190 on 03/12/2022 - 00:08

    Established Titles! so now they can be known as Lady and Lord Who Has Everything!

    https://establishedtitles.com/

    although some youtubers reckons it is a scam, so do you own due diligence…………..

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2022 - 08:15

      Unless it's officially recognized, then it's just a joke/scam. It's like purchasing a land deed on Mars.

      • FW190 on 03/12/2022 - 20:38

        yeah, probably good for some LOLs, but that's about it…………..

        • callum9999 on 03/12/2022 - 23:17
          +2

          Printing out your own PDF from a free template would achieve the exact same thing.

          • FW190 on 12/12/2022 - 11:47

            @callum9999: well from the sound of it, OP wants to burn some cash, so printing out your own PDF probably won't achieve that ;)

  • itsme56 on 03/12/2022 - 00:34
    +1

    Some premium steaks

    • MrThing on 03/12/2022 - 17:28

      Trump Steaks

  • CoreJava on 03/12/2022 - 00:53

    Gift card

    • [Deactivated] on 04/12/2022 - 16:20

      Trust me, they dont use em, they just sit in a drawer.
      Try gift baskets, polo shirts, grog, perfume.

  • Nillionaire on 03/12/2022 - 01:17

    • Subscriptions to services that they may not have heard about like Skillshare, CuriousityStream, Brilliant.org

    • Those monthly delivery package subscriptions

    • Bluetooth audio smartglasses: many people don't know they're a thing. Just like wireless earphones, you can listen to music, talk on calls. I have the Razer Anzu I bought for $86 on Amazon. There's also the Bose Frames and others. They come with clear lenses, sunglasses lenses, and you can also have prescription lenses made for them.

    • Are there any movies/shows/books/games/artists they're really into? Can find them something they may not have heard of exists. There's some unique customizable stuff on Etsy.

  • jace88 on 03/12/2022 - 01:33
    +1

    High-end consumables IMO.

    Food hamper/basket. eg. fresh fruit and nuts,
    Wine

  • munecito on 03/12/2022 - 03:37
    +2

    Automatic centre punch. Even people that have everything most times don't have a Starrett automatic centre punch.

    • ProlapsedHeinous on 03/12/2022 - 13:35
      +1

      And the perfect emergency window break tool as well. keep it in your car.

  • hopper on 03/12/2022 - 06:43

    A useful udemy course that will increase it knowledge

  • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2022 - 07:35

    Buy an experience? Champagne? Wine? Massage?

    Plenty of my friends are medical professionals with zero knowledge of high quality wine, so I find it very easy to buy for them 🤷

    There is plenty you can buy etc

    • ProlapsedHeinous on 03/12/2022 - 13:35

      Wine is great because you can just keep passing it around as a gift and eventually someone will actually drink it. Wine always finds its rightful owner…

  • JoeBlack03 on 03/12/2022 - 08:52
    +3

    https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/
    I get so many cool ideas there.

  • Palms1111 on 03/12/2022 - 09:46
    +1

    Buy experiences. I've done things like gelato and chocolate making courses which are fun and interesting, and something you wouldn't normally do on a whim.

    • brendanm on 03/12/2022 - 12:18

      I don't think op wanted to punish his brother, just give him a gift.

  • BendBridge on 03/12/2022 - 11:28
    +2

    I know the feeling… We are very close to a family who pays over $1m tax annually, their young kids receive so many expansive gifts throughout the year that they don't even bother to open all of them. Since I am much older than them (a bit like their parents), traditionally I don't have to buy them gifts. But I do have problems getting gifts for their kids. What I end up doing is getting STEM/STEAM toys and spending time with the kids building them up.

    • brendanm on 03/12/2022 - 12:18

      You could gift them a good accountant.

      • ozbargainsam on 03/12/2022 - 13:52

        I'm sure their accountancy fees are more than your salary.

        • brendanm on 03/12/2022 - 15:05

          My tax fees are $2m a year, more than op, his brother, and old mates friend combined.

          • James998 on 05/12/2022 - 00:42

            @brendanm: Where was it stated that old mate's friend's tax fees are under $2m? Such a glaring oversight makes it appear much more likely that your own tax fees would be under $50k lol. If you read the comment more carefully, Whytea said OVER $1m. This could be $2m, $3m or $5m etc.

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