Question

Idea Number 8 - Always Buy the Best


If you purchase a physical item, make sure it’s best in class. If you can’t afford the best, is there someone you could pool your funds with, to be able to afford the item? Other gift-givers may be grateful for the opportunity to pitch in and not have to think of a gift. Or, think smaller. Recipients will get more long-term value out of an exceptional small gift than an average big one.

Examples
The best nail clippers in the world.

A great chef’s knife that doesn’t squash tomatoes when you cut them.

The highest rated noise cancelling earbuds.





1. Think of a best in class gift you could give each person on your list.



2. Write their name and the gift you think they would enjoy.



3. Include a link to a website that has the information about the gift.



4. Include a screenshot of the pricing of the gift.



5. Is this a gift you could purchase on your own? If not, who would be willing and able to pool their funds with yours to purchase this gift?

6. How much would each of you put towards this gift?

Dad(budget is 100), Sister(budget is 60), Friend(budget is 40)

Answer 1

I can do this, but I need one quick clarification so I match what you want.

Do the numbers you gave (Dad $100, Sister $60, Friend $40) mean:
- A) the amount you plan to spend on each of those people (i.e., three recipients: Dad, Sister, Friend), or
- B) the amounts those three people could contribute toward a pooled gift?

Also: do you want me to pick gifts based on any of their interests (hobbies, job, likes) or should I choose broadly useful, best-in-class items (tools, knives, earbuds, etc.)?

One more note: I can include product links and current prices, but I can’t create or capture live screenshots. If you want a screenshot of the price, I’ll (a) show the URL and exact price I find and (b) give quick instructions for how you can capture a screenshot on your device. If that’s acceptable I’ll proceed.

Which option for the budgets is it, and do you want me to pick gifts now?