For Father’s Day, most people gift their dads a tie, a pair of socks or a shaver. But what about those dads who have everything? What to get them when they have the ability to purchase whatever they want? Sure Father’s Day is not about the gift, but it can be too.
For the affluent dad or the one who is hard to please or impress, the gift of an amazing one-of-a-kind and once-in-a-lifetime unique and exclusive experience would be perfect!
The auction website IfOnly lets users bid on some of the most amazing and unique gifts around. Here is a sample of what’s currently available:
For Sports Fan Dads:
Quarterback Camp with former 49er & Superbowl Champ – $500
Grand Prix Weekend in the owner’s suite: ride in an IndyCar, meet drivers – $2000
Signed jersey by NFL All-Star Barry Sanders or former NFL players Marcus Allen, Marshall Faulk, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, etc. – prices range
Boxing Glove signed by Sugar Ray Leonard – $500
Signed baseball by NY Yankees World Series Champion David Wells – $125
For Adventurous Dads:
Helicopter flight lessons over New York – $340
Foraging with National Geographic Channel’s “Wildman” in Central Park – $200
Sail with America’s Cup Champion Brad Webb on USA 76 – $330
Soar over San Francisco in sunset seaplane coastal tour – $250
Experience NASA through the eyes of an astronaut – $484
Three-day archery workshop by wilderness survival expert – $575
Learn to shoot with a former military personnel – $775
Custom-built drone and two-hour pilot lesson – $1,250
Active Dads:
One-on-one workout with SF Crossfit’s Co-founder – $1,250
Star Wars Fiend Dads:
Behind the scenes museum tour of the world’s largest Star Wars memorabilia collection – $175
Random, Cool Stuff:
Personalized crossword puzzle by New York Times puzzle creator – $1,500
Private chess lesson and game with grandmaster Maurice Ashley – $725
Dinner and consultation with a reality TV producer at Musso and Frank in LA – $750
For Wine/Beer Enthusiast Dads:
Brooklyn culinary and bar tasting tour – $55
Wine Discovery Sampler – 6 ½ bottles curated by a renowned wine expert from San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Wine Market – $160
Trio of California Pinot Noir by famed winemaker Joseph Jewell – $120
Private vineyard tour and picnic led by the winemakers at Joseph Jewell – $75
Wine making with master sommelier, Rajat Parr – $1,650
For Foodie Dads:
Sushi making with Katsuya alum – $225
Southern BBQ cookout prepared by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef – $600
Classic New York steakhouse dinner party prepared in home by renowned New York chef – $600
For Artsy Dads:
Private tour of New York’s Chelsea galleries led by a leading art advisor and private curator – $1,500
Oh to be a Rich Dad! Ha!
