Another gift idea help thread

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I recently bought something for less than it was worth, private sale, seller was incredibly nice and gracious during a very long shipping process, that is I had to ship him a box with packing materials to have him pack and ship to me. Finding the exact right box took a month. What I got back exceeded expectations.

I'd like to send him something nice. Food gift card is out which was my first choice.

He's older if that helps.

Thoughts?

[herr_oberst]

Something wonderful, weird and totally useless like a replica of the amber-topped walking cane from Jurassic Park

[rfuerst911sc]

Shaun any idea what the guys into in regards to hobbies ? The item you bought would you consider it a hobby type item ? Sending him something that is of the same interest maybe ?

[LWJ]

Experiences are great for people who have everything/limited storage.

A private tour of a museum in his city? Massage? Detail his car?

I love the acknowledgment that you are returning. Hats off to you.

[Dixie]

May I suggest something simple, not very expensive, rather befitting, and Amazon will ship it right to him?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Shaun any idea what the guys into in regards to hobbies ? The item you bought would you consider it a hobby type item ? Sending him something that is of the same interest maybe ?

He's an original owner of a 73 911S. He was redoing the interior and selling some of those parts. So I could get him something 911 related though the only thing that comes to mind is a Momo Prototypo which isn't for everyone.

I don't know any other hobbies or interests unfortunately. Maybe one of those RS books would be good.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by LWJ

Experiences are great for people who have everything/limited storage.

A private tour of a museum in his city? Massage? Detail his car?

I love the acknowledgment that you are returning. Hats off to you.

Very good ideas, thank you. Detailing I like. I will see about Santa Barbara museums and such.

And it's just the right thing to do. We make the world we want to live in I always say.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by Dixie

May I suggest something simple, not very expensive, rather befitting, and Amazon will ship it right to him?

This is nice, thank you Dixie, now I wish I hadn't opened my last bottle of Blantons.

But that opens up possibilities.

[Tobra]

Santa Barbara, there are a number of cool museums, which he may have already hit. I genetally sm on my way to somewhere else driving through there. I wonder if you could set up auditing a course at UC Santa Barbara that would be of interest to him


I have always wanted to take a tour of the Reagan Ranch

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

He's an original owner of a 73 911S. He was redoing the interior and selling some of those parts. So I could get him something 911 related though the only thing that comes to mind is a Momo Prototypo which isn't for everyone.

I don't know any other hobbies or interests unfortunately. Maybe one of those RS books would be good.

How about an engine grille badge ? Air cooled guys are into those .

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

How about an engine grille badge ? Air cooled guys are into those .

That is a really good idea, thanks!

[LWJ]

At one time, I owned an original 1972 Porsche brochure. My neighbor gave it to me. I have since re-gifted it. It was a cool little piece of memorabilia. That might work as well.

Someone I know just picked up a 1939 Packard Super 8. They were gifted a 1939 Packard brochure for Christmas. They were very pleased.

[LWJ]

At one time, I owned an original 1972 Porsche brochure. My neighbor gave it to me. I have since re-gifted it. It was a cool little piece of memorabilia. That might work as well.

Someone I know just picked up a 1939 Packard Super 8. They were gifted a 1939 Packard brochure for Christmas. They were very pleased.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I like that too.