What do you think i should get for my birthday?

United States
August 18, 2011 2:57pm CST
My birthday is coming up, and i have 120 bucks to spend. Should i save, spend a portion, or what? Please, please give me some options because i don't know how to use the money. I'm a boy, and here are the things that i like/want: -Wii Games -Ipod touch/Iphone -Kindle -New Eragon Book -A dog -Harry Potter 7 Part 2 DVD - Magic the Gathering Cards (i know...) -Legos (i know...) -new gaming system??? -you know, stuff that boys like around age 13..... Thanks Alot!!!
13 responses
@pbbbsra (1214)
• Philippines
18 Aug 11
Are you only 13? will 120 bucks be enough for an iphone? I don't know what to say but you know what you want and I think you have the answer to your question. You can get the one you like most... but if I were you, I might as well, keep that money and save a little bit more for my next birthday, maybe then you could get something more worthwhile.
• United States
18 Aug 11
Thanks aloot maybe i will
@soulist (2985)
• United States
30 Aug 11
ooo legos are awesome! so are magic cards, so either one of those...or or Eragon. Which ever you would enjoy the most and use more than once.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
29 Aug 11
Well, I think a Wii, iPhone, and iPod touch are all out of the picture because they're too expensive. Maybe even the Kindle, I think they go for a hundred or two (could be wrong on this, though, I'm not 100% sure). I would say.... Go for the cheaper stuff! The DVD, legos, and a little extra spending money never hurt anybody!! Happy birthday!!!
@kat744 (74)
• Kenya
19 Aug 11
All the things you have listed above are what you want, but are they the things you need? sometimes a birthday is supposed to remind you to be grateful and appreciated the people around you. How about surprising the people you care about with something they like, instead of waiting for them to surprise you. The look of love on their face will be more priceless than any of the things you listed. Happy Birthday.
@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
25 Aug 11
Happy b'day in advance, boy! It depends on what your priorites are. If saving is the most importsant thing to you, then I would say try to save a portion of the money. However, you are only young once and so I would say spend the money on what makes you happy, ie. if saving is not top on your list of priorities. Enjoy your special day.:)
• United States
19 Aug 11
Save it, save as much money as you can. When you find something that you really want, you won't have to ask us with help. and better yet, you will have enough money to get it. ^_^ hope this helps you, and happy birthday
@peavey (16936)
• United States
19 Aug 11
You say you want those things, but is there any one of them that you really, really want? If not, hold on to your money until you come across something or make a decision as to what you would really like. There's no need to spend it right away just because you have it. Take your time and think it through. If you can't settle on one thing, put the money into savings. You can always withdraw it later and get what you want and if it's in savings, you won't spend it on a lot of little things that won't mean anything to you.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
19 Aug 11
a puppy would be nice but there are lots of extra costs involved. i think you should get whatever you want but get something that you will enjoy in future years like a phone.
@wmraul (2552)
• Bucharest, Romania
18 Aug 11
Definatelly, a dog. Go to a dog association or talk to some dog doctors or with people who knows about dog psyhology, breed and characteristics and choose wiselly one to be fit to your character, personality and style. This will give you more than just a trustfull friend. Will keep your teenager life organised while you must take care of the dog, feed him, play with him, take him out for walk and play and so on. Because - think like this: a dog live 13-16 years, in average. So - can this longevity be beated by any other on your list? Sure not, those will become "ancient" within 1 to 5 years ...
@whatrow (792)
• United States
19 Aug 11
Why do you NEED any of those items? None of them are going to give you what you are really looking for. So, you would just be wasting your money. Hang on to your money for as long as you can. Believe me, you will find plenty of uses for it as you go on in life.
@ali619 (33)
• Pakistan
19 Aug 11
how about getting the movie online for free??????? And you should go for a Iphone or an Xbox 360!!!!
• United States
18 Aug 11
I say blow it all on whatever strikes your fancy. Really. You're 13, and you don't have all the weight of the responsibilities of the world of daily adult life on your shoulders quite yet. Soon enough, you'll be working and have a lot more expected of you. Right now, you're able to live largely in the moment, so I'd say buy whatever amuses you in the moment. There will plenty of time for scrimping and saving later. Have fun !! Happy Birthday.
@scjbxz (139)
• United States
19 Aug 11
I think it really just depends on what attracts you the most! Do you like playing videos? Get a gaming system/some new games. Do you like listening to music & smart phones? Get an ipod touch/iphone. Reading? Kindle/Books. Pets? Get a dog. It all just depends on what you like! And also if what $120 will be enough for, because I think it won't cover some of the options you wish to get. But I think for your birthday, get something bigger. Books, DVDs, and cards are things that might be easier to get, regardless if it was your birthday or not.