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One of my coworkers is graduating from law school in May. He's a cop in an adjoining jurisdiction, but doesn't plan on leaving that career just yet.

Any suggestions on an appropriate gift? I want to keep it in the $2-300 range if I can.

One avenue I'm considering the fountain pen route. I recall that he likes collecting them and prefers writing with a nib rather than a ballpoint.

Other likes:

Cigars
Fishing
Watches

Please give me your thoughts.

Thanks!




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The traditional gift is a briefcase, but if he is continuing as a cop and not practicing law, then it might not be the best choice.

I like the fountain pen idea if that is something he would appreciate. He could get a lot of use from such a gift.
 
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I'm going to recommend a nice leather portfolio, like a Hartmann.

About 24 years ago I was in a meeting with someone (consultant, attorney, broker, don't recall) and he had one that was still intact but was incredibly worn. I mean scratches, soft as cloth from years of flexing, oiled in the middle from carrying it, lots and lots of color variations and "pantina". I recall looking at it and thinking to myself "wow, he's had that forever, imagine all the places its been and the deals it's seen, conversations its sat in on!"

I got one within a year or so (I was young and broke, this was a big spend!) and still have it sitting on my desk right now. Same story, it's been all over the world and part of every major event in my life for all this time. Sure new employers like to toss you theirs, some are really nice, but none of them are part of my history.

Perhaps you could start him down this path, maybe even share part of this anectdote.



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I would typically recommend a nice pen, but if he is already a collector whatever pen you give him is likely to just get thrown in with all the others.

I like Georgeair's idea.
 
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Maybe you can ask him to show you his collection of pens and then get him something he doesn't already have? Probably a model of a brand he doesn't have.

I would suggest a rollerball pen that matches one of his fountain pens. It would get used more as it's more practical and it will still remind him of his fountain pen.



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A crystal decanter and a bottle of bourbon.
 
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Hookers and blow?


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For $2 you can probably get him a couple of stick pens.

For $300, you can get him a very nice pen.
 
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Mont Blanc Fountain Pen. If it's in your price range.


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A GoFundMe account.

Lawyers are plentiful.

Jobs for them are not.

Or a nice briefcase.
 
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Channeling my wife (a doctor) there


Best gift I got when I graduated from law school was money

The decanter and booze is a good idea


I would never use a Mont Blanc pen because I'd be afraid to lose it


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Hookers and blow?


Perfect.

If he is a pen guy, get him a gift certificate for a pen store.




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When my son in law graduated from Med school, I got him a striped lower and lower parts kit. My wife also gave him something from us.


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Think outside the box, I would get him something to with a hobby. A few years ago, a friend's son got married. As he and his wife liked to hunt, we bought them shells. They still talk about it - one of their favorite gifts.


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Hookers and blow?


Perfect.


Somehow I don't see that going over so well with his Chief.

Or his wife. Frown




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Protech auto, TR-3 or TR-4.
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If you don't go for a fountain pen and decide on a watch.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/en...mens|price_under_299


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Other than a fountain pen, a nice pocket watch with maybe something engraved, or $5-10 American Eagle gold coin with the 2017 date.
 
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