Buying a present for yourself this Christmas? Care to share?

[Whiskey 7]

Just thinking it is about 5 weeks to Christmas and I am still thinking of a gift for myself and looking here for ideas.

My other half has bought and wrapped hers from me. Our way of doing this is that I'll open for her gift on the day and she'll open mine; quite a surprise way to do it we figure.

Just that I am having difficulty in nailing my present.

Budget: Up to $500

I would like to get something that might last some time and not depreciate, a collectable of sorts.
While not knocking back a good meal out and expensive champagne, thoughts have turned to something to treasure.

You ideas appreciated

[scared?]

No I got ppl who love me so I don't have to buy myself anything...

[plained]

yea i'm not really a stuff guy im happy with a tele

get some art that shit can appreciate in value whilst you appreciate it on your wall

if you select successfully that is.

get something that is quality to see and took talent tho

everything else is : pah:

[YourGrandpa]

Get yourself a $500.00 bond or buy $500.00 worth of stock. If you really aren't sure what you want and you don't need anything. Why piss away $500.00? Besides, $500.00 isn't going to buy you much of anything collectable. Unless you buy stamps or something that takes decades to appreciate. And by the sound of things, you don't have that kind of time.

[losCHUNK]

What's your interests dude ?

Play any instruments / wanna learn ?, jewelery / watches ?, cars, computers, games ?. Fancy taking up any new hobbies ?

I'm always happy with a good set of shoes

[Whiskey 7]

No I got ppl who love me so I don't have to buy myself anything...

scared? : Yes I have too but there is nothing of a surprise left to buy. I think that's because we buy what we like and usually when we like. Sad truth.

plained: Art. Yes that's an idea as I have always fancied a bronze statue or the like. Then got to find the place for it

YourGrandpa: Time left? I have all the time in the world Bond, no, been there and done that... Collectable still on the tabe then...

losCHUNK: A good set of shoes has merit I haven't worn a watch since retirement Hobbies sounds like a great idea I might get int RC stuff

Just a thought re collectables.

I searched Millennium Falcon, the old Lego model 10179. I should have bought for $799 some 7 years ago. Now they ask 10 times that

[losCHUNK]

RC helicopter !

That plays ride of the valkyries

[LawL]

No I got ppl who love me so I don't have to buy myself anything...

In other words you can't afford to buy yourself anything.

[Doombrain]

Xbox one, bell super enduro helmet and an omega seamaster pro.

It's been a good year.

[Don Carlos]

NIN ticket for Cardiff in 2014 - mega

[obsidian]

Enjoy the show. Toronto show was awesome, Reznor went all out on this tour.



Rock climbing rope and probably going to replace some of my older worn out gear.

[Tsakali]

getting close to getting a used motorcycle , so I guess that will count as my personal gift.

[EtUL]

getting close to getting a used motorcycle , so I guess that will count as my personal gift.

Hi 5

I just bought myself a new pair of riding pants so there you go i guess.

[Tsakali]

_0/\o_

[Doombrain]

LOL, riding pants.

[Doombrain]

I'm waiting to hear what gramps gift to his huge head is.

[mrd]

Probably something related to music... I want a damn baritone guitar, but can't decide if acoustic or electric would be more fun.

[plained]

ey mrd i heard this guys necks are awesome

he did the maths so as these necks just go on regular strats and teles without bridge intonation troubles

i also read that if you buy one, its totally wicked to let him super-do the frets for 25$ more

http://www.ebay.com/sch/d_42/m.html?ite ... 7675.l2562

i am getting one but im in the middle of a short scale tele project atm

[mrd]

None of my guitars have bolt-on necks. Not really a fan of strats or teles either! Cool find though... I would rather just buy another axe. You can never have too many.

[plained]

None of my guitars have bolt-on necks. Not really a fan of strats or teles either!.

[mrd]

Nothing wrong with em. Just not my sound

Les Paul for me

[plained]

ey guitar passion is guitar passion bro!

i find it very :nang:

[Whiskey 7]

Getting close to a decision.


While shopping about I weakened and bought some Blu Rays online
Elysium didn't make the list but Oblivion did and I will wrap them for under the tree.

I am looking at a LEGO MOBILE CRANE MKII - 42009 and it will keep my hands busy if nothing else

Time lapse construction

I see the original (8053) is near a collectors piece?

[Whiskey 7]

There are some simply marvelous Lego creations out there

[EtUL]

LOL, riding pants.

you spend 4k on a bike, you don't buy pants to ride it?

my bike only cost about 3 lol