Silly customer service agent spoiled surprise...

madget_2

Maybe she's bought the Fender for herself? ;-)

Seriously, though, I absolutely love FatVonD's idea of a wolf-watching holiday. I love wolves and it would blow me away if my husband arranged something like that for me!

hannoja

One man's treasure is another man's trash.

I agreed with the person who said a spa day wasn't good, and why; but you then said you knew she liked that kind of thing, so maybe it would be appropriate for your gf..
You thought a silver-sapphire-framed wolf would be lovely: someone above thinks it's naff. Horses for courses..

The best person to decide is you, since you know her.

Someone else said something sweet: about it not mattering how much it cost, but what thought went into it by you. What floats her boat? What has she seen or heard of, in real life, on tv, etc. that has really touched her. Something truly personal and thoughtful will 'get' most women. Of course some would just love something that has that 'show off' 'money talking' quality, but I get the feeling she's not that kinda gal

I know! Get a real wolf, with a sapphire-encrusted collar, who can howl the tune to November Rain!
(kidding of course :rotfl: )
Maybe a wolfie brooch, or some other wolf-themed jewellery might be a slightly more sensible suggestion
(know nothing about that store: just the first image I saw that I thought was nice)

I think a complaint to the CS agent's company is in order though! Although it might not help if it somehow ends up with your gf finding out that they told you! :eek: You seem cool about it. I'd be livid!

Don't try to match her on money. Try to match her on thoughtfulness. You said she did it for sentimental reasons. You sound like a thoughtful guy: do something 'touching'.

Good luck

EDIT:
Oh, and please let us know
and...
Hope she doesn't read this thread.. _pale_

FatVonD

This 'howling with wolves' short break is only £221 per person:

http://www.naturetravels.co.uk/wildlife-sweden-howling-with-wolves-sk2ws2.htm

They don't guarantee you'll see one but if she's a true nature lover she'll appreciate their privacy over a zoo-like experience

manda84

To quote Hannoja - I know! Get a real wolf, with a sapphire-encrusted collar, who can howl the tune to November Rain! - that really made me lol!

Seriously though, I know I would love it if my OH played my fav song much more than buying me something for the sake of it.

Tropez

FatVonD wrote: »

This 'howling with wolves' short break is only £221 per person:

http://www.naturetravels.co.uk/wildlife-sweden-howling-with-wolves-sk2ws2.htm

They don't guarantee you'll see one but if she's a true nature lover she'll appreciate their privacy over a zoo-like experience

FatVonD wrote: »

I think the picture frame and wolf pic sound naff (sorry!), you're spending money just to make it up to the required amount.

What about a wolf-watching holiday:

http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/wolf-tracking

or adopt one?

http://ukwct.org.uk/index.php?page=adopt

You may even be able to find an organisation that will let you visit your adopted wolf

To be fair, I'm not spending money to make it up to the required amount. If I was spending money for the sake of it I'd just go out and buy that Mercedes she likes. In fact, I haven't actually stated any desire to either match or increase how much she has spent on me. What I have lamented is that while I may have spent close to a thousand pounds on her, buying "traditional" gifts such as clothing, some perfume, music, films, chocolates etc., she has gone and spent what is a large amount of money for her on something that I don't need but as a symbol is extremely emotionally significant to me and therefore I find my gifts lacking that same impact and it has given me cause to reflect.

Of course, were I to buy her something ludicrously extravagant now, she would no doubt twig that I was aware of her present to me beforehand, in much the same way that I cannot actually go out and purchase something for her that carries similar emotional significance. What I can however do is acquire a few extra gifts that may serve as proof that I "know" her, thus giving her that nice warm fuzzy feeling on Xmas day.

As for my wolf-photo idea being naff, well that's the risk I run but I would rather risk being labelled naff by the woman I love but at least showing her that I know her, than to sit idly by.

As for your alternate suggestions, neither would be too bad if we hadn't already done them. I had to work out in the US for a short while a few years back and when my time there was ending my girlfriend came over and we visited Yellowstone National Park and went up into Canada and Alaska to go on some wolf treks, walking with wolves, that sort of thing.

Stephb1986_2

Tropez, You do what you think is best love you know your GF better than we do I'm sure what ever you get her will be greatfully recieved. How about write her a little poem about how much you love her or something. It's something that doesn't cost anything but it's priceless to her.

Just a thought

Steph xx

diable

When you open the present look really disappointed and stutter and say you really wanted a Fender Jaguar, then cry...............

SkintGypsy

Have you thought about what you would say if she asks whether you had an inkling about the surprise? I ask because, what if the seller admitted their mistake to gf. Would you all out lie? Not a good look. Maybe worth a thought in the event she does ask.

madget_2

SkintGypsy wrote: »

Have you thought about what you would say if she asks whether you had an inkling about the surprise? I ask because, what if the seller admitted their mistake to gf. Would you all out lie? Not a good look. Maybe worth a thought in the event she does ask.

Obviously, the OP knows his girlfriend better than I do, but I think she'd probably be touched that he pretended that the surprise hadn't been spoilt in order not to disappoint her. Besides, I'd be surprised if the seller did ever say anything about it to her.

arbroath_lass

Learn November Rain (or part of it) - I'd love that. I like the eternity ring too - especially as you've said doesn't want too get married.