What’s a good gift for someone who can buy anything? ie, someone who has Picasso paintings in his bathrooms because why not?

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Obviously the answer is “something money can’t buy”

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Depends on your relationship with the person. If it’s family, close friends, SO - I would say give them your time.

Professional is a little more tricky because you have to know their habits (Eg: if that person writes notes by hand, buy them a really good writing pen)

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Then you have to focus on sentimental value, where the price doesn't matter but the inside joke is what gives them joy.

Another option is an experience they really like, such as theater tickets or skydiving you can do together

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The way to give effective gifts to rich people is discovery. You thought of and found something they wouldn’t have thought to buy. Niche hobby etc.

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Then why give them a gift? You could use the same amount to give to someone needy, big difference to them.

Birthday, but maybe I could donate to an organization or someone needy on his behalf.

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Gag gift or if you have any inside jokes - something that relates to that

Personally made macaroni art

Lol, he would love that for sure.

Adopt an animal for them or make a donation to a non profit

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