A few original Christmas gift ideas for the man who appears to already have everything he wants.
Buying the perfect gift for some men can seem an impossible task sometimes. Of course, they may not literally have everything – but you might be forgiven for thinking so? Traditional gifts such as clothing, books and CD’s may get a lukewarm response and not every man is into gadgets and novelties – so what can you buy him?
The Amazon Kindle
Electronic book readers are changing the way that we buy and enjoy books and the Kindle from amazon has gone down a storm in the US. Already a best seller the Kindle is now available to buy in the UK and there are 1000’s of best selling titles to choose from. Simply purchase the electronic book of your choice and it will be downloaded directly to your Kindle for you to store and enjoy as you wish. At the moment you can only buy the Kindle directly from amazon’s US website, but the International version comes complete with everything you need and books can be downloaded using the UK’s mobile phone network (there are no airtime fees or line rentals – amazon include all of this in the deal).
- Around £159 from amazon.com
Personalised Bottle of Malt Whisky
A bottle of Whisky can be a popular option when you are stuck for ideas but a personalised bottle of the finest malt shows that you have gone out of your way to find the perfect gift. These whiskies will be appreciated by any Scotch drinker as well as the connoisseurs – blended from the finest Scotch Whiskies, with a personalised label and presented in a traditional rustic or luxury wooden gift box.
- From £44.95 at Masters of Malt
Pinnacle Deluxe Pool Table
There are not many men who wouldn’t like their own pool table at home and there are quite a few good quality tables available which are not quite as expensive as you may have thought. This deluxe pool table by BCE comes complete with all the accessories needed, including balls, cues, triangle, table brush and score rack. The table itself is self-assembly so can easily be fitted in a spare bedroom and is surprisingly sturdy once assembled.
£399 from John Lewis
Coffee Machines
Coffee machines come in all shapes and sizes and make an ideal gift for a modern male. Whether he lives alone or with a partner he’ll cherish his coffee machine, especially on those lazy Sunday mornings. The Dualit Espressivo Coffee Machine (above) is a great budget machine that not only looks good but is simple to use and makes fabulous coffee too, whether it be a smooth espresso or a velvety latté.
- £118.45 from John Lewis
- All Coffee Makers at John Lewis
Leather Briefcase
What better excuse to dispense with that battered old briefcase or laptop bag than to present him with a new luxury leather briefcase? This Finchley bag in rich chocolate brown or classic black leather has ample room for all of his documents, laptop, credit cards, and stationery. Can be used with a shoulder strap or handle and the front full width pocket has a modern Velcro fastening.
£195 from Filofax
Football Memorabilia
A great idea for any football fan, an authentic football shirt signed by his favourite player is a gift he will cherish forever. Simply pick the signed shirt of your choice then select which framing option you’d prefer or, if you wish, select to have the signed shirt presented on its own but still beautifully packaged.
The signed football shirts are guaranteed 100% authentic and come complete with a certificate of authenticity. For framed shirts come complete with a commemorative plaque and two small images of the player in action.
Prices vary but the Liverpool Torres shirt above would be £199 unframed or £329.99 in a silver, black or gold presentation frame.
- From Icons.com
- See also – Premiership Football Team Display Cases
Driving Experiences
The opportunity to get behind the wheel of a supercar is one that many men wouldn’t want to pass-up and no matter what his interest there will be a driving experience to suit. He may have always dreamed of driving a Ferrari or maybe a Formula One Racing car or a rally car, there are driving days where he can drive a big truck, an army tank or a quad bike. No matter what your budget there will be a driving experience gift suitable.
- Experience range from just £60 to over £3,000 at Buyagift
Radio Controlled Cars
Of course, as anyone knows, men are just big kids and what they really want is the toy of their dreams. These radio controlled vehicles are just the thing for a petrol-head with a boy’s sense of fun and adventure. These cars may look like toys but they are, in fact, serious pieces of engineering with real engines and mechanical moving parts. You can buy these vehicles ready assembled or on a kit form he can assemble himself.
Prices start at around £100 for the mechanical nitro/petrol models and there are also battery powered versions which start at around £40
- From NitroTek
Ethical Gifts
If your man truly has everything he needs then why not take the opportunity to help someone less fortunate. Oxfam Unwrapped provides a range of original gift ideas which are designed to provide help people in the third world improve their lives. There are gifts to suit most budgets and ideas include providing a goat to a small village, providing desks or books for a school, building a grain store or providing simple farming tools.
Simply choose the most suitable gift from a range of categories, select a gift card and add your personal message. The card can be sent direct to your recipient or to you so you can present it later. The card will have a picture of the gift you’ve bought together with a short explanation about where it has gone and who it will help.
- Learn more about ethical gifts at Oxfam Unwrapped
- More ethical gift ideas
