2016 Father’s Day Gifts Ideas: When To Shop For 4K TV, Tools, Gift Card, Xbox One, And PS4 Deals For The Big Date

The 2016 Father’s Day sales are revving their engines, offering all sorts of great deals on a variety of items that dads need or want. In addition to 2016 Father’s Day gifts ideas, this guide can also help you find some of the better 4K TV, tools, Xbox One, and PS4 deals offered during this shopping season whether you are shopping for a dad or not.

Father’s Day Tools

According to a survey from FatWallet.com, tools, especially power tools, cordless tool kits, tool storage, and automotive tools will be at their best price points during any date before Father’s Day 2016. These timely price drops offer discounts up to 50 percent off top brands like Craftsman, Black & Decker, Milwaukee, and DeWalt.

While tools are one of the most popular Father’s Day gift ideas, the majority said that gift card deals are on their radar.

• 20 percent said “just a card”
• 14 percent said Dinner or an Event (shows, games, concerts, etc)
• 10 percent said Tools
• 9 percent said Apparel (clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc.)
• 6 percent Electronics or Computers
• 5 percent Sporting Goods
• 5 percent Media (books, magazines, movies, music)

Father’s Day Gift Cards

eBay is currently offering up to 20 percent off select 2016 Father’s Day Gift Cards with free mail or email delivery depending on the gift card/seller. Here are some of the options.

• TGI Fridays $50 Gift Card – $40 (Mail Delivery)
• Golfsmith $100 Gift Card – $80 (Email Delivery)
• Cabela’s $100 Gift Card – $85 (Mail Delivery)
• Starbucks Pre-Owned $15 Gift Card – $13.50 (Mail Delivery)
• Hotels.com $100 Gift Card – $90 (Mail Delivery)

Father’s Day Ideas For The Home

Home improvement project needs are featured sale items during the entire month of June, although they do make for some good summer shopping deals. For home owners that want to beat the heat, stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Sears bring their best prices of the year on paints and stains, building materials, hardware, fixtures, and tools needed to complete jobs in time to enjoy summer. If you are looking at fixing up your cars, Advance Auto Parts is offering 20 percent off sitewide and there’s even a coupon for $40 off a $100-plus purchase.

Summer sports and outdoors items used for family fun get low pricing in June, including deep discounting on gear for camping, fishing, and golfing at Bass Pro shop, Cabela’s, and Golfsmith. Also, look for 2016 Father’s Day weekend sales on yard and pool games and toys at big box and specialty stores.

Here are a sample of some of the 2016 Father’s Day deals that caught our eye.

Werner 9 ft. Reach Aluminum Podium Step Ladder w/ 250 lbs. Load Capacity (PDA363) – $19.98 (Normally $59.96)

Broyhill Bonded Leather Executive Chair – $109.97 ($29.87 Off)

Craftsman 163cc High Wheel Self-Propelled Mower – $279.99 ($100 off)

Starbucks Verismo 580 Brewer (Piano Black) – $39.99 (Normally $119.99)

Father’s Day 2016 Clothing Deals

Men’s clothing will be on sale these first two weeks in June, especially summer apparel used for outdoor activities and sports. Stores like REI, Backcountry, LLBean, Patagonia, and Duluth Trading have timely deals on quality shirts, shorts and shoes for guys, and gals, who spend their free-time outside.

4K TV Shopping, Video Games, Xbox One And PS4 Deals

Sometimes the guys just want to relax, so perhaps you should consider buying one of these Xbox One or PlayStation 4 deals:

Call of Duty: Ghosts Hardened Edition (PS4) – $18.95

Microsoft Xbox One 500GB Console (Refurbished) – $189.99

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Wii U – $35.49

Microsoft Certified Xbox One 500GB Console w/ Kinect – 5 Game Bundle – $279

*Pre-Order* Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Pre-Order (XONE) + $10 GC – $19.99

Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate – Standard Edition – $26

Xbox One 1TB Console + 3 Games + Wireless Controller + Forza Horizon 2 – $319.99

Xbox One 1TB Spring Console Bundle w/ 5 Games + Extra Controller – $319.99

Sony PlayStation Vita Console (Wi-Fi) – $119.99

Sniper Elite III Ultimate Edition (PS4 and Xbox One) – $14.99

Microsoft Certified Xbox One 500GB Console w/ Kinect – 5 Game Bundle – $279

ROCKET LEAGUE (Xbox One) (Preorder) – $20.43

MSI Gaming Headset w/ Microphone, 7.1 Surround Sound, Intelligent Vibration System (DS502) – $39.99

BOGO Free Select Pre-Owned Video Games at Best Buy

$50 Microsoft Xbox Cash eGift Card (Email Delivery) – $40.00

Microsoft Xbox Live 12-Month Gold Membership – From $34.99

Batman Arkham Knight (PS4) (Used) – $12.99

Sony Dual Shock 4 Game Pad Controller (PS4) – $45.36

Here are several home entertainment and 4K TV sales:

Yamaha AVENTAGE 735W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready Home Theater Receiver – $449.99

Samsung 50″ 4K 120Hz LED Smart 3D HDTV (UN50JU7100) – $799

Samsung UN75JU6500 75″ Class 4K UHD Smart LED TV – $2,599

Panasonic 55″ 4K 120Hz LED Smart HDTV (TC-55CX420U) – $599.99

Hisense 50″ 4K Smart LED Backlit HDTV with High Dynamic Range – $499.99

Samsung UN55JS9000 Curved 55″ 4K 3D Smart LED TV – $1,199

LG UH6150 65″ 4K UHD Smart LED TV – $1,199.99

Sony XBR-55X810C 55″ 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Smart LED TV – $799

Other 2016 Father’s Day Ideas

Other top ways to save in June include dishware and cookware. These deals just happen to coincide with wedding gift registries, especially “everyday” china and high quality pots and pans sets that can be found for up to 50 percent off at Macy’s, Wayfair, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Mikasa, and other department stores in June.

Local Deals from sites like Groupon and Living Social can offer significant savings to a variety of summer activities. Whether traveling, staycationing or gifting, local summer savings on average of 50 percent can be had on festivals, skydiving, boat rides, massages, spas, etc., and food at local restaurants and bars.

Early Fourth of July Sales, which will kick off in the last week in June, offer heavy discounting on patio accessories, party decorations, outdoor sports toys and gear, air conditioners, fans and fitness equipment clearance. Hit the big box stores for the best prices.

What do you think is the best 2016 Father’s Day gift idea?

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