Ideal price range for thank you gift

[Bluto385]

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I was told by someone that has worked with one of my letter writers that they like red wine. This writer has given me considerable feedback on my personal statement, and has written me multiple letters of recommendation in the past. Now that I have been accepted, I'd really like to say thanks.

Though I'm sure the gesture itself is probably more powerful than the price tag, I'm curious what you guys would or have spent on a gift for someone that has helped you get to where you are today.

 

[BABSstudent]

I was told by someone that has worked with one of my letter writers that they like red wine. This writer has given me considerable feedback on my personal statement, and has written me multiple letters of recommendation in the past. Now that I have been accepted, I'd really like to say thanks.

Though I'm sure the gesture itself is probably more powerful than the price tag, I'm curious what you guys would or have spent on a gift like this for someone that has helped you get to where you are today.

I have never spent money on gifts for my letter writers, personal statement readers, etc. I have given them hand written thank you notes and stopped by to see each one personally when I drop it off. They seem to appreciate it more.

 

[NickNaylor]

For someone that was particularly helpful or that I was close with, I would go with $20-25. That will get you a pretty decent bottle of wine or a non-laughable amount on a gift card (e.g., Starbucks).

 

[sinombre]

Yeah, I'd go with $20. You should have no problem finding a decent bottle of red wine for that amount.

 

[Fivo]

I'd keep it low to about $3.50

You don't want them to think you're a CEO making $10k/day and what not.

 

[ShenanigansMD]

I'd keep it low to about $3.50

You don't want them to think you're a CEO making $10k/day and what not.

Yes, but don't buy the letter writer a bottle of Fetzer, although that is what California has the best to offer.

 

[SpacemanSpifff]

I'd keep it low to about $3.50

Tree fiddy... 👍

I was told by someone that has worked with one of my letter writers that they like red wine. This writer has given me considerable feedback on my personal statement, and has written me multiple letters of recommendation in the past. Now that I have been accepted, I'd really like to say thanks.

Though I'm sure the gesture itself is probably more powerful than the price tag, I'm curious what you guys would or have spent on a gift for someone that has helped you get to where you are today.

I'm sure any sign of appreciation will be well-received. My letter writers all knew me well and understood that I didn't have a lot of money to throw around. The most expensive gift I purchased was a growler from a local brewery ($7).

 

[bearofthesnow]

All my letter writers thoroughly enjoy chocolate so I will be giving them a king sized chocolate bar along with a hand written letter. I plan on getting my adviser something in addition, worth around $15.

 

[mimelim]

I spent between $15-25 on bottles of red wine for all of my letter writers for medical school and residency, except for my primary mentor in undergrad. He was a huge francophile and my father had joked that when I got into medical school/graduated undergrad that we would share a bottle of his best wine. A couple of nights before graduation, over dinner, the three of us enjoyed this:

At the end of dinner, we all signed the bottle and my mentor kept it. I saw him for the first time in 5 years over Thanksgiving this year and he still had the bottle on his desk in the lab. 🙂

 

[ur2l8]

I spent between $15-25 on bottles of red wine for all of my letter writers for medical school and residency, except for my primary mentor in undergrad. He was a huge francophile and my father had joked that when I got into medical school/graduated undergrad that we would share a bottle of his best wine. A couple of nights before graduation, over dinner, the three of us enjoyed this:

At the end of dinner, we all signed the bottle and my mentor kept it. I saw him for the first time in 5 years over Thanksgiving this year and he still had the bottle on his desk in the lab. 🙂

Damn, that's awesome!

 

[Shenanigan]

Funky Llama, $6.


In all seriousness $20 is plenty, but I wouldn't do it if you are currently taking any of his/her classes. Rock the Pinot unless the professor is a steak (wo)man, then go for the cab.

Get the funky llama for yourself though. It's better than wines 2+ times the price.

 

[darkjedi]

I usually got those who helped me in my application a decent bottle of wine. However, I would hesitate to give a bottle of wine to someone who considers themselves a wine enthusiast. If they have fine tastes in wine, it would be difficult to get them something they would like and have it be affordable. They also likely already have a whole bunch of very nice wines stored away.

Of course, if this person just enjoys drinking wine, whatever type/quality it may be, then wine is a great gift.

 

[darkjedi]

*oops duble post

 

[FrontierPsych]

If you are looking for a classy gift I recommend a box of Franzia red wine.

 

[ShenanigansMD]

If you are looking for a classy gift I recommend a box of Franzia red wine.

I've heard that Summer Blush offers the best flavor.

 

[angemon89]

How am I supposed to judge whether or not my letterwriters drink wine?...

I have always felt that starbucks gift cards are an easier way to go, but what if they aren't coffee drinkers either?

 

[Ravizzle]

How am I supposed to judge whether or not my letterwriters drink wine?...

I have always felt that starbucks gift cards are an easier way to go, but what if they aren't coffee drinkers either?

Then u give em chocolate!

Sent from my Galaxy S2

 

[lobo.solo]

How am I supposed to judge whether or not my letterwriters drink wine?...

I have always felt that starbucks gift cards are an easier way to go, but what if they aren't coffee drinkers either?

Jajaja, wine and chocolates are almost as good as sex... 😉