# Why are guys hard to shop for? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 26, 2000, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971 "2000-07-26T22:48:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Gatsby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/21 "2000-07-27T05:12:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fairy Princess Kitty \* > **Johnny, what exactly would the purpose of nightvision goggles be?** _sigh_ Because they’re _ **COOL!** __Jeeze!_ Seriously though, I hate to be crass, but what kind of budget are we working with? ---
**Author:** ![Fairy\_Princess\_Kitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df705f/32.png) [@Fairy\_Princess\_Kitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fairy_Princess_Kitty)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/22 "2000-07-27T05:24:18Z")
Any budget that I’d like, that’s what credit cards are for, the only real limitation is that we’ve only been going out for six months so it’s not exactly a “major” occasion. ---
**Author:** ![Gatsby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/23 "2000-07-27T05:30:42Z")
Seriously, I’m trying to help. Give me an idea of what your range is and I’ll make some suggestions. If it really doesn’t matter, I’ll go with Johnny LA and say Rolex. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/24 "2000-07-27T05:45:33Z")
This is really trite, but it happens to be true. It doesn’t matter what you get him, if it comes from your heart and he has any sort of affection for you whatsoever, he will love it. Whatever it is. When my wife and I had been going out for six months, she got me this hand crafted sterling silver ring. I normally don’t wear rings. But I loved it because I knew she was thinking of me when she bought it. I still wear it almost 3 years later. Aaawwww. Yeah, yeah, put away the hankies. All that being said, have you considered something made of beer. I’m sure that would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![kasuo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@kasuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kasuo)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/25 "2000-07-27T06:41:49Z")
Your best bet is to get anything that is useful except for clothing. Never get clothing for a guy. I hate getting clothes although I hardly shop for new clothing and maybe they are trying to hint at something… ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/26 "2000-07-27T11:19:51Z")
> [@](#): > > Johnny, what exactly would the purpose of nightvision goggles be? **Gatsby** is right. They’re _ **COOL** _!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/27 "2000-07-27T11:44:42Z")
Men desire gadget is so damn true. Personally, a gift certificate from Home Depot makes my husband joyouslyhappy. We refer to this store as " His Other Wife…the one that doesnt’ Nag" If all else fails, get yourself something from Victoria’s Secret. You know, the gift that keeps on giving… what’s that you say, you haven’t had sex yet/too young to have sex yet…_damnation_…what is happening to the youth of today and this thing called morals. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/28 "2000-07-27T11:46:55Z")
I have to second the night vision goggles. I want a pair for myself. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2000, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971/29 "2000-07-27T11:56:57Z")
reasons for wearing night vision goggles 1. So we can avoid peeing on the toinet seat in the dark. 2)finding our socks in the dark. 2. CAn come in handy if he has a fetish about being James Bond anyone got any more? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-guys-hard-to-shop-for/26971.md?page=1)