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fiances 21st birthday what should i get him?

some advice please ladies and gents? its my fiances 21st at the end of march and i dont know what to get him budget is about £150

he has a season ticket to the team he supports has the football shirts he wants he love ps3 and always buys the games when they come out hes not massivly in to clothes or designers. i offered a spa day or go karting that kind of thing he said no. i really am stumped. for xmas i bought him a new bed. we live together too. have you got any ideas as to what to get him?

he just about to start a new job so a mini break wouldnt work
his football team are in the coca cola leauge 1 so are small.
hes not a shirt and cufflinks person
he wouldnt want a driving experience as he would see it as a waste of money :(

im stuck :(

thanks xx
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  • sparrer
    sparrer Posts: 7,550 Forumite
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    A few suggestions, no doubt you'll get more ideas in the morning when peeps brains are fresher than mine is now!

    A dog tag neckace engraved with a personal message.
    A decent watch, always acceptable.
    Search ebay for memorabilia of his favourite team
    If you have a garden a small tree/plant/shrub
    An electric razor, or if he's a wet shave man a smart shaving kit
    A camera, or digital photo frame
    A piece of artwork/picture/statue
    A mini fridge filled with his favourite beer
  • rachhh
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    As a league 1 football season ticket holder, I know I'd appreciate a corporate hospitality day at the club I support. Most league one clubs do this so you could ring up and see what they offer? Would be I'd think £100 at most for 2 of you, so you'd have a bit left over for a little something else :)
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  • Gemmy_2
    Gemmy_2 Posts: 383 Forumite
    It's my OH's 21st birthday at the end of March also.
    I've decided to take him away to a hotel he's always wanted to go too.. but i've also asked him what he wants.. he really wants a microphone (this is to do with his job). I know this might not help you.. but prehaps just ask him?
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  • MrsManda
    MrsManda Posts: 4,457 Forumite
    Asking him seems to be the sensible option. You could always get a small surprise as well if you don't want him to choose everything.

    Does he drink alcohol? - anything particular?
    I generally end up buying a good bottle of whisky for my OH when I'm stuck for a present. I've also got him mailorder beer as a surprise before.

    How about going out for a meal and staying overnight in a hotel? Or cooking something nice at home and having an evening snuggled on the sofa with a small present?

    Could you contact the football club and see if he could meet the players or get a shirt signed by all the players?

    Have you spoken to his friends to see if they have any ideas?
  • chloo
    chloo Posts: 287 Forumite
    MrsManda wrote: »
    Asking him seems to be the sensible option. You could always get a small surprise as well if you don't want him to choose everything.

    Does he drink alcohol? - anything particular?
    I generally end up buying a good bottle of whisky for my OH when I'm stuck for a present. I've also got him mailorder beer as a surprise before.

    How about going out for a meal and staying overnight in a hotel? Or cooking something nice at home and having an evening snuggled on the sofa with a small present?

    Could you contact the football club and see if he could meet the players or get a shirt signed by all the players?

    Have you spoken to his friends to see if they have any ideas?


    for christmas i did the signed flag instead of a shirt and he loves it!
    alcohol wouldnt work as he isnt a big drinker.
    love the meal idea he keeps banging on about a massage so i have seen a spa near us doing 2 for 1 so very :money:so that would leave me with about £70

    sparrer i was thinking electric razor on my other post they have had a bad review tho so maybe not :s i like the dog tag idea! i love that! now to think of a good quote. what else can you get engraved, i love love love love quotes so much i have one tattooed on my foot! so something personal engraved or presented some way would be amazing.

    i like to be creative with presents and not just do hey here 150 quids worth of stuff from a shop.

    thank you for your ideas gang! x
  • Spa session for two with private sala would be ideal and if you can combine it with an overnight stay at a hotel (where the spa is) then all the better. Look at Groupon, Lastminute, etc.
  • onlyroz
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    Kindle? Camera? Remote-controlled helicopter?
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