Christmas Gift for 17 yr old nephew?

[LadyThompson]

Any thoughts? He has just done his university applications so it's that Sixth Former, too cool for school type thing.

But he is lovely.

I have got him a book already but I want to spend about £30ish on something nice but don't want to give vouchers.

CDs are no good, I can't keep up with what he likes

Clothes - I would inevitably get the wrong thing (although I once got him a pr of Converse All Stars, that was a big hit...)

Smellies - not really sure of his taste and I think aftershave is a bit embarrassing

Any good ideas, girls, for the would-be student?

[Fruitysunshine]

Does he have an Ipod? If so you could get him an Itunes voucher for downloading music onto it...(I know you did not want to buy vouchers but its a bit different)

What about an experience? Like car racing or something from red letters kind of thing?

[LadyThompson]

He does have an iPod but I did want to steer away from anything vouchery

Car racing - he can't drive, also the Red Letter type experiences tend to be more than £30

Thanks for the ideas though!

[Fruitysunshine]

What about a selection of DVD's? OR you could check out www.firebox.com for some cool gadgety gifts!

[LadyThompson]

Mmm, will check out Firebox

[ajandjjmum]

I have a 17 yr old and I'm finding it difficult. I suppose you need to try and establish what he loves - my ds would snatch you hand off for the Abercrombie aftershave - but that wouldn't be to everyone's taste.

They seem to have different ideas of 'cool' between the various groups.

[nancy75]

what sort of style clothes does he wear? top man is generally acceptable to all 17 year old boys, i would take a chance on buying him something from there, if its wrong he can always change it.

[LadyThompson]

Yes, Abercrombie, I got him a t shirt from there last year. I might have a look at their website. (PS - I don't know where you are in the country, but their discount outlet is at Bicester Village.

[ajandjjmum]

It's actually Jack Wills at Bicester Village - who seem to be very popular also.

[LadyThompson]

Of course it is. Doh.

I wish they DID have an Abercrombie & Fitch there!

[ajandjjmum]

I don't think they have any outlet, do they? I have bought in the USA before, and saved a fortune when the exchange rate was good! Not so good now though!

[3frenchhens]

How about that iwantoneofthose.com- sorry can do links but i always look there for some inspiration for buying for teenagers.