Head Guru Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 If you were charged with giving a breadbox size box full of things from the USA to someone who has never been to the USA, what would the contents of the box contain? Your not budgeted but everything you put in the box has to go thru customs. Well to be honest, I have been put in charge of just such a task. I will keep you all posted on this, but I really need some input on what to put in the box. My thoughts are............... 1. Chick - o - stick candy 2. Mini Bottle of Southern Comfort Whiskey or Jack Daniels What would you put in the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Crabb Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 A matchbox size replica of a John Deere tractor An assortment of baseball cards Two compilation discs, one Blues, the other Jazz A Payday candy bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Dick Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 MLB Cap (Astros will do) box of Do-si-dos if you can find them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfrey Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 A US flag on a stick Anything NASCAR related (die cast, hat, etc...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 USA flag is correct............and a copy of the Constitution and IMMIGRATION RULES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabi ~ ClaytonWorks Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker Music and/or a DVD of "Woodstock" Music by: Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and Woody Guthrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knate5000 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 USA flag is correct............and a copy of the Constitution and IMMIGRATION RULES Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Dick Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 USA flag is correct............and a copy of the Constitution and IMMIGRATION RULES Agreed Why in the world would someone need a copy of the Constitution or immigration policies just to visit the US? That doesn't seem very welcoming to me and isn't in the spirit of the gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunni Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hold on, Dick. Bill didn't say the person coming to the USA for the first time was coming on a business trip. You and Bruce are so much alike in that you don't read things carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 the box has to go thru customs. Coughs... Bill isn´t saying the person is coming to the U.S at all, only that the box is leaving the U.S. Your not budgeted If no problem with the customs, my suggestion is some form of a computer that fits in to the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A US flag on a stick That was my first thought too. something Disney related (maybe a set of mouse ears?) magazines (Sports Illustrated, National Inquirer, Woman's Day, etc) Hersey bar, made in Hershey Pennsylvania miniature Harley Davidson bike (die-cast toy) Country Music compilation CD (w/some bluegrass) football Barbie doll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunni Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Oh Thomas! You are right! I am guilty of doing just what I accused Dick and Bruce of doing! My bad. I apologize. I would suggest a small replica of the Statue of Liberty representing the freedom we have in this country. And maybe something to do with the eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxturt Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 How about the state quarters set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is there an AGE or SEX available for the recipient of this box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Why would it matter? And a barbie doll???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmanmcp Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Bunch of things I can think of. Music CD's - Born in the USA Movie DVD's - Independence Day Ipod Tee Shirt Baseball Cap - Favorite Team Key Ring TCH Coffee Cup Candy Bar Peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is there an AGE or SEX available for the recipient of this box? Why would it matter? And a barbie doll???? That's why it matters. Miniature Bible Peanut M&M's (or some kind of chocolate -- heard good chocolate is taken for granted here) Sports Illustrated (or some other popular national mag -- Newsweek or something) Pocket video game Mickey D's gift certificates Some kind of classic movie on DVD TV Guide Mp3 player w/ variety of genres (except the profane stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 QUOTE (TCH-Bruce @ Jul 24 2008, 08:35 AM) Why would it matter? And a barbie doll???? Yes Barbie. I notice you were not upset that I included a football in my list. Only shocked at the inclusion of Barbie! She is the iconic symbol for American beauty, THE doll for all American girls, collectors item and a HUGE $$ maker for Mattel! I included football because our football is so different than the soccer around the world. Bruce, you may know more about who will receive this package than we do. We have not been told age, sex, purpose, type individual (family person, business person, young, old, etc) so our suggestions are all over the board. Newspaper (USA Today, New York Times, Weekly World News) Atlas of USA Pair of Levis Jeans (Typically American item!!) Campaign button/pin or hat both political parties (with donkey and elephant) Bumpersticker (for Gators or other favorite team, etc) Maple candy or salt-water taffy Frisbee Cowboy hat or boots Pound of coffee from Starbucks or Barneys DC comic (Superman, Batman, etc) PSP or gameboy National Geographic magazine that discusses some USA place (grand canyon, etc) New Camera with memory stick loaded with photos that have been taken in the area that originated the box (ex: photos of people and places in Detroit, Mich if the box originates there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 THE doll for all American girls, collectors item and a HUGE $$ maker for Mattel! So is/was Hot Wheels cars. Maybe he should include one of those too. Bruce, you may know more about who will receive this package than we do. Nope, I only know what was written in the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Crabb Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Sports Illustrated Preferably the swimsuit issue I just thought of some more: -- A collection of landscape photos by Ansel Adams -- A collection of short stories and quotes by Mark Twain -- A compilation CD of works of Warren Zevon -- A compilation CD of works of Frank Zappa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 So is/was Hot Wheels cars. Maybe he should include one of those too. Maybe. Afterall, a Nascar auto, John Deer tractor and Harley Motorcycle are miniatures that were suggested. A specific Hot Wheels vehicle might suit perfectly! The contents will really reflect two people in the end. The one sending (what he wants to say about USA and purpose of the package) and the one receiving (age, sex, taste, personality). At Christmas, many people take a tag off a Christmas Angel tree. The person buying has a description of the child (age, size and preferences for colors, clothes, toys, etc). Though the child has no idea what they will receive, they want the gift from a stranger to be something they want. I would imagine this box would be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khyams Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Microwave popcorn TV Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Beanie Baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Guru Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ok here is some more insight, and please keep the ideas coming. This has been one of the hardest things I have even been asked to do. These two people have never been to the USA. They are from Russia and I am not sure if they have ever left Russia at all. They are coming to the USA to visit their daughter who migrated here when she was 20. So they are in their mid 50's i would think. I was thinking a copy of Born in the USA Thanks so much to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) - A lotto ticket for one of the multi-state lotteries (powerball.com or megamillions.com) - One of each bill (old and new designs) 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and coins: 5, 10, 25, 50 - Prepaid Visa Card with money on it for the trip. - MagicJack USB phone connection (program it with a USA phone number then send it in the box out of the country. Plug it into the computer in the other country and you can make "local" calls to/from the parents and daughter. One of my coworkers prepared one and sent it to her family in Ecuador. They really like it) - can of Pringles - they pack well and are great for the flight, while stuck on the tarmac (said from experience) Edited August 1, 2008 by Samrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 How about an easy to understand translation of the Bible. Such as the NLT, HSCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Pocket translator (either electronic or paper reference booklet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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