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What can I buy for a boys 16th birthday

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SodOffCovid · 03/08/2020 18:30

Any suggestions please... My boys are under 3 so it's lost on me!! Budget of about £20-30

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massistar · 03/08/2020 18:56

Tough age to buy for! Do you know what he's in to? Probably safest with a gift card for Game or Amazon?

Elouera · 03/08/2020 18:58

Cash in a card is what he'd prefer over anything else!

circumventgatekeeper · 03/08/2020 19:03

You can get a 'underage' driving lesson for around that price....

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VenusClapTrap · 03/08/2020 19:10

When they reach 16 I give up on wrapped gifts and switch to cash in a card.

CakeMiddleton · 03/08/2020 19:12

A £20 note.

SodOffCovid · 03/08/2020 19:12

Oh you are probably right. Sigh. Kids grow up too quick!

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LuluBellaBlue · 03/08/2020 19:13

Either money or an experience. A place near me does have a go gliding experiences for that money

ihoeihoeihoe · 03/08/2020 19:16

My brother is 16 and all he’s interested in is bloody fifa! Agree, always money, £20 is more than enough for them to go out and have a treat on you

hippohector · 03/08/2020 19:17

Definitely money!
Or a gift card - depending on what he is into.
DS (15) would love JD Sports vouchers / Superdry vouchers / Cinema vouchers / PlayStation credit vouchers.
Amazon vouchers are always a winner too - as you can buy virtually anything on Amazon!

Honorocarrollkelly · 03/08/2020 19:18

Personalised Chillys bottle?
Nice t shirt.
Agree that money is always appreciated at that age.

alphabetti · 03/08/2020 20:30

I have a 16yr son and he would love money as a gift.

SodOffCovid · 04/08/2020 07:31

I am obviously very old fashioned and thought I had to buy something for the big 16! I was looking at something like these leather bracelets but now I assume no... Teens are a nightmare I have a lot to learn

What can I buy for a boys 16th birthday
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LaureBerthaud · 04/08/2020 08:33

Teens are great - honest! There are some teen boys who would love that gift but i suspect most wouldn't. If you give him the cash, he can buy them himself- win win!

SodOffCovid · 04/08/2020 08:34

Thanks all. It's easier for me I guess!

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