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Buying for a man with expensive taste on a budget. Any help please?

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DailyMailDontStealMyThread · 05/12/2016 20:02

I've no idea where to start and it needs to be online shopping because I can't get out to have a browse through the shops.

I need a couple of barganious presents along the lines of monte blanc pen, Armani boxers or socks, posh socks, silk tie, gant tops and any thing else I haven't thought of like aftershave.

Any help appreciated - I'm losing the will of Christmas cheer over here!

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DailyMailDontStealMyThread · 05/12/2016 21:13

Last pair of shoes were £115. I've just spent £66 on 3 silk ties with TMLewin.

Would really like some cuff links. Budget is nothing over £50 an item.

Off to look at Wedgwood, thank you Flowers

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glenthebattleostrich · 06/12/2016 07:21

Have a look at some of the wine sites, they often do introductory offers on cases of wine (Naked wines do some lovely reds) just remember to cancel any subscriptions.

Then some nice chocolates / wine glasses.

PosiePaRumPaPaPumParker · 06/12/2016 07:33

Wow.

How about buy something you can afford and reevaluate your relationship?

originalmavis · 06/12/2016 07:50

Who is he? Partner, dad, pal?
It's not the cost but the thought I find. A hamper of favourite sweets or herbs/spices is a nice present to receive.

buckeejit · 06/12/2016 16:47

You'll find some lovely Cufflinks on eBay as most folk don't use them. I buy a sterling silver pair most years for dh

DailyMailDontStealMyThread · 06/12/2016 20:24

Thanks buck just bought some nice cufflinks on EBay.

I know it's the thought and not the cost and I can afford it but thanks any way. I've already done a silly hamper and stocking so I'm just looking to see if there are any bargains or places I didn't know about like Pong! to grab some extra bits from Thanks

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bigredfireengine · 06/12/2016 21:47

I would be tempted to get one decent thing rather than lots of bits. My DH has rather expensive tastes- owns relatively few items but each one a considered purchase and generally expensive.

Almost everything he is given gets immediately given to my Dad (who has no tastes of any kind and hasn't bought an item of clothing himself in 50 years) . It is a family joke when my DH is opening stuff that my Dad always says he will look good in it!

tangerino · 07/12/2016 05:14

If you are in London, how about a tasting evening at Berry Bros? We've done them before and they are fab and perfect for a red wine drinker.

I would go for quality not quantity.

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