Is this a suitable gift for a 10 year old party?

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DD has been invited to a birthday for a child in her class. Is this Set of pens a suitable stand alone gift? Or does it need something else with it? Link is to papermate 12 pack scented pens.

I would go to Poundland, Home Bargains, The Works etc and pick you a notebook or pencil case to go alongside it, if you can.

How much would you expect to spend? I thought £15 was reasonable...

Reasonable amount but I agree you need a second tiny thing like an eraser

I think it definitely needs some kind of a drawing or notebook to go with it, otherwise it feels a bit incomplete.

Personally I’d look to pair with a notebook/journal.

£15 is generous for a party present imo! I would give them as is.

I would buy a cheap set of gel pens and a notebook from the works. £10 is more than enough for a party gift.

I think it’s an odd gift and would give a voucher at that age

Hmm I think a 10 year old would prefer £15 than £15 worth of pens...

That is a suitable gift and I'd say £15 was enough to spend but I might have got a cheaper pen set and put it together with a notepad or something to make it seem more of a complete gift.

You chose a lovely gift and I'm sure the child will appreciate it.
It doesn't need anything with it at all. It's perfect as it is.

If the recipient is really into pens, they might well love this.

If they’re not, I agree with others that it looks a bit incomplete - it’s not about the price (I agree £15 is generous), but because pens on their own are a bit workaday.

If you've already bought them, it's absolutely fine.
If you've not bought them, I think I'd buy some cheaper pens, and a notebook or similar to go with them.
I'd probably spend closer to £10 than £15.

Is it £15 just for the pens?
If so I would not get those. Go to somewhere like Poundland, The Works or B+M where they sell similar for much cheaper (branded products and own brand) and you could get -as people have suggested - a notebook/diary to go with them.

Unless you know that the child is really into art or something pen related then I wouldn't get pens for a 10 year old.

Does your dd not know anything they're interested in?

I agree that £15 is plenty, I usually spend about £10. How about a pop it? My dds friends have all been into them at that age so if that's a thing in your dds class that might be an idea.

I LOVED scented gel pens at that age. Lovely present as it is

My 10 yr old DS would be thrilled to receive those pens and would absolutely appreciate that they were expensive pens.

Both of my DDs, 9 and 10, would really love this gift. A good penset would be an ideal present for them so I assume it would be for other 10 year olds.

My 10 year old dd has said she really likes them! I think I would also get something small to go with them for a gift.

DD would have loved those at age 10. I would probably put some sweets or cheap pad with them (you can get one for 50p).

I would stick with £10 plus small extra like sweets.

I think it's worth getting quality though rather than a load of cheap Poundland pens.

@converseandjeans Poundland sell branded pens too.

I agree with the PPs saying £15 is enough but egtting a cheaper set and something else would be better. Maybe a notebook or a custom school calendar or cute stickers, etc.

I'd say budget is £10 max for children's parties. I don't think a 10 yo would really appreciate those pens unless they've specifically asked for them. 12 pens isn't a great gift really. I think they prefer quantity over quality, you can get some nice big craft sets from The Works etc for £10.