Something I can tell the person who gave it to me thought it through. Like they say it's the THOUGHT that counts.

Something I can experience - a concert, a show, etc. - preferably something I can experience *with* the gift giver!

BlackCreekBearTRP1 wrote:Something that's requires gasoline.

Preferably of the automotive variety; fun, sporty, and occasionally loud is a decent combination.

Count me with the practical gift lovers, but tiny luxuries are great too--a little bottle of expensive liqueur, or a few pieces of the best chocolate.

Something I can read or play.

Something I can install in my gaming rig.

Something I can use, whatever its use is supposed to be: clothing (to wear) bluray (to watch) CD (to listen to or play frisbee with), food (to eat).

You name it, I like to receive it, as long as I can use it.

I love to receive.

That's what Christmas is all about. Receive, receive, receive.

God gave his only son - which means we received Him. Keep the true spirit of Christmas alive by receiving as much as you can.

It's your holy duty.

Something I can keep forever so I can remember the one who gave it to me.

MONEY!

Something I can drive... fast!

Something I can spend/buy on my own.

monkopotamus9 wrote:Something that gives me thirty minutes of happiness and then sits on the shelf the rest of the year.

You took my idea gift, but I'd probably make it ten minutes before moving on.

Also, some of you worry me; Something you can play with, ...?

Something I can experience.

Allow me to expand on the "something I can use" theme ($ is ok, but I would like at least some thought put into gifts)...
Please give me something on my wish list, please! There are many things there for every budget (since I have no rich friends, there are no cars or expensive jewelry listed), but for some reason my pals keep ignoring my wish lists & sometimes spend hours roaming malls looking for something they can guess is appropriate. These days I keep wish lists more as reminders for myself than what they were originally designed for.

Something new techie OR something giftcard

Sheena3745 wrote:Allow me to expand on the "something I can use" theme ($ is ok, but I would like at least some thought put into gifts)...
Please give me something on my wish list, please! There are many things there for every budget (since I have no rich friends, there are no cars or expensive jewelry listed), but for some reason my pals keep ignoring my wish lists & sometimes spend hours roaming malls looking for something they can guess is appropriate. These days I keep wish lists more as reminders for myself than what they were originally designed for.

Oh I hear you... I actually emailed my gift lists to my family and they STILL ask via phone what i want... GEESH just click the link. I even find links that have the items on sale.

something I can read or listen to.

Something I can read or something useful, especially for the kitchen or something in the line of power tools.

Something I can play with! (ooh, shiny!!)

Something I can keep myself occupied with.

Somethin' I can thrash or shred on, with, or through.

Meedley meedley meeeeeee!!!

parkcm wrote:Oh I hear you... I actually emailed my gift lists to my family and they STILL ask via phone what i want... GEESH just click the link. I even find links that have the items on sale.

It's the reason some people prefer money. When I was heading south I created several lists, anything from moving & household stuff to pet supplies. Told everyone about them! I still got calls or once in a while a housewarming gift of stuff they thought I may need. Nobody guessed right.

I appreciate every gift, I do, but when money is tight ignoring a wish list can easily become a wasted opportunity for everyone concerned. My lists are long enough that anything will be a surprise or at least they can get a clue about what I like,need or may already have (if installment #4 is on the list, trust I already own 1-3).

prfesser wrote:Something I can use, whatever its use is supposed to be: clothing (to wear) bluray (to watch) CD (to listen to or play frisbee with), food (to eat).

You name it, I like to receive it, as long as I can use it.

I love to receive.

That's what Christmas is all about. Receive, receive, receive.

God gave his only son - which means we received Him. Keep the true spirit of Christmas alive by receiving as much as you can.

It's your holy duty.

Hey Mods -
If that post isn't worth a Dreidel, nothing is!

Something I can use, like a tool or gadget.

Favourite gift is something I can't afford to get myself, e.g. trip or car. A large cheque will also do nicely.

Something I said I wanted !

lboban wrote:Something I can use! A gadget, a book, anything like that!

Took the words right out of my mouth!

Something i can pick locks with.

...Why are you all looking at me like that?

Anything I can sell quickly on CraigsList.

Something I can watch. I usually ask for blu ray movies.

Something practical that I can use regularly. Like a nice watch, kitchen appliance, camera, electronics, etc...

Something I can experience, a concert, Broadway show, etc.

Something I can build/play with for several hours

Who in the hell came up with this poll? The options are crap.

Something I can use or play with.

Something I can play with.

something like a job blow, but in reverse lmao

computermd82 wrote:Something practical, something I can use/play with/build, etc. Not a big fan of getting (or giving) decorative gifts. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right gift for someone because I refuse to settle for a gift card or a statue that will just sit there.

Totally agree with you!

I'm with the something i can use crowd, or feels like it would be useful/needed in the future.