How much money is appropriate for a gift for college graduation?
601062
It depends on how well you know them. If it's family, anywhere from 20-100. Coming from a 2005 grad, anything is appreciated!
1178237
Well, I know this isn't a HUGE AWESOME gift. But it could just be a SIDE gift. I'm currently 14 and I gave my brother this when he graduated from high school and he loved it. And it's a common gift for graduations too. "Oh The Places You'll Go!" by Dr.Suess. It's extremely meaningful.
51062
ANYWHERE FROM $100.00 TO $1000.00.\nBUT REMEMBER IT'S NOT THE AMOUNT IT'S THE THOUGHT.
378926
$24,000 Is an OK pay when your a college graduate. Its not a small amount, but it is a little bit on the lower side. But you can't expect you to get a lot of money a year right out of college. So to answer your question it's all right. It is lower than average, but it's still okay.
20374
since you did not post his age and I guess you know what he likes... a gift certificate for $50.00 would be a great gift, because there is no way you can go wrong on that. Whatever he gets with them will be your gift.
265322
A nice graduation gift is "Oh the places you'll go" by Dr. Seuss.  It's a kids book but if you read it, it's very appropriate for someone who's graduating and figuring out where they want to go in life.  My fiancee got it as a present when he graduated.\n\nI got my fiancee a poker table for a birthday/engagement gift.
555623
I had relatives that just graduated and from acquaintances they received $10.00, friends gave them $20.00 - $25.00, and family gave $50.00.  Often times the friends of their friends and family just send a card and that's a very nice thought.
1185532
Refer to it as "your generous gift" as opposed to the actual amount.  Also, be sure to mention something you may purchase with it.  "Thank you so much for the generous gift.  It will really be helpful when it comes to paying off those student loans/ taking that vacation/ buying a professional wardrobe/whatever"
138881
A million and one good wishes. A gift is not required but if you want to give these people a present, put a little thought into it and shop for something you believe will please them. Cash and gift cards are tacky, especially for such a major milestone.
197656
It will depend on the size and also where in the U.S. you live.  It could range anywhere from $60.00 - $300.00.
866483
First of all, its not the dollar value that counts but the sincerity.\n\nNot saying it is, but the mattress could have been a free gift he won, or he's just filthy rich.\n\nBut coming back to the real question, for $150, how about:\n - a set of great CDs\n - PS2/XBOX/PSP games\n - a bicycle helmet / skateboard / tennis racket\n - golf club\n - my best suggestion is to organise a surprise party for him. With that money you could prepare all the necessary stuff to convince your other friends to come along.
574717
Monetary value should correspond to your relationship to the child.\n\n$20-30- Child of distant friend/relative, infrequent contact.\n$30-40- Child of close friend/relative\n$50-60- Like your own blood\n\nIf you're still unsure, just get them a set of reference books like a dictionary/thesaurus from a bookstore.
879946
Gift certificate sounds good or just give her money.  I also like the idea of buying her a cd of her fav artist or a nice outfit or shoes she might like.
675294
it depends what the guy is into.\nI just went to a graduation party and gave my friend Michael cash because he was going to Vegas.   If he were not going to Vegas, I was going to give him tickets to a local concert or a gift certificate to his favorite electronics store.\n\nIf he's into music, an iPod is cool, or if he has that, then iTunes gift card to download more music.\n\nIf he's a High School grad, and you know his new college, then a sweatshirt or something from that new college.\n\nOr, be real cute and get a piggy bank, add a bunch of spare change and say "Party fund"
883434
$25:  Bath & Body Works Kit\n\n$35:  CD/Burnable CD Stack/Cute cashmere winter set\n\n$50:  Claires jewlery, candles, cute socks, Cashmere winter set, gift certificate to their favorite stores, CD, cute new Mudd purse\n\n$75:  Concert tickets to an approved band by their parents, all of the above.\n\nWhen I was a teenager it wasn't about getting a BIG HUGE expensive gift.  It was cooler to get a wrapped box full of cool things.  If you buy 5 necklesses 30 dollars, socks and nail polish she would have a large selection.  And if they didn't like one thing you got it wouldnt matter....\n\nNow when it comes to guys:\n\n$25:  CD most definatley\n\n$35:  DVD set to their favorite TV show (ask parents what seasons they have)\n\n$50:  CD's, candy, gift certificates, DVD's for guys are a big one.  \n\n$75:  Still concert tickets\n\nGluck!
783385
If its a gift exchange where you only buy one present, then perhaps you should ask your group to establish a spending limit. I would say $20 and under would be fine!
489447
i'd do something cute she can keep and remember you always for...a true graduation gift. maybe a picture frame with you two in it or a charm bracelet that has charms for all the activities she was involved in or something you think fits her personality. good luck!