I need gift help too - boy's 16th

[lindyanne]

My nephew is turning 16 this summer. I'd like to get him something somewhat memorable and special. Budget is $250-$500. He's 6'6', plays sports, getting his permit on his birthday. Needs to be something somewhat repeatable because his brother turns 16 next fall.

[rosiebear]

Shit, that's a heck of a lot more than I spent on my own kid's 16th, lol!

Nice luggage? A season pass to whatever he likes (eg, pool, ski, tennis)? Tickets to a few shows comng to town?

[compassrose]

Jersey of his favorite player, practice net for football/baseball/golf, tickets to his favorite pro team game, etc.
if you tell me which sport, I can be more specific.

[auntie]

Gas card

[jinkies]

At 16, getting $500 cash would have been pretty damn memorable. and easy to replicate!

[Jalapeñomel]

Oh, I would've suggested money or a gift card, but that's not memorable. However, teenagers love money and gift cards. Lol

[WOT?*]

We typically do a really nice watch on the 16th as a tradition. However, I think that would make a better 18th/graduation present and since he's looking to get a car, I'd go with the cash. Money is memorable, especially larger denominations.

[mnp555]

My mom got me a Tiffany's key chain for my 16th. It was such a meaningful and memorable gift- I still use it 15 years later. I would buy a nice key chain, something like Chipolo to link his keys with his phone so he doesn't lose them, and a gas gift card with the rest.

[cabbagecabbage]

Gift Card. Maybe something nice that is under $50 and the rest as a gift card but he's 16. The chances he will keep anything sentimental over the next few years are pretty slim.