DUBBO kids are being encouraged to show how much their dads mean to them this Father's Day, after it was revealed 28 per cent of dads don't expect to receive any presents at all.
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While it is expected $750 million will be spent by Australians in the lead up to dad's big day, more than a quarter don't expect anything to be coming their way according to a RedBalloon survey, which disappoints Brennans Mitre 10 general manager David Haywood.
Mr Haywood said it doesn't matter whether the present is large, small, expensive or costs nothing, kids should be showing their dad's how much they mean to them with a present.
"It's a good time for present buying as Spring has just started so there are plenty of things you can buy your dad or partner for the garden or a barbecue," he said.
"Buying tools and things for the house are a great investment as you can use them again and again.
"We've also found the home brew kits have been very popular and there are such a variety in that area now.
"Something for the home is better than the old socks, jocks or hankies."
Mr Haywood believes if dads know there won't be any presents for them come Sunday, or there is something they particularly want, he encourages them to go ahead and purchase it, which is exactly what he does for Father's Day and Christmas.
"My kids laugh at me as I buy what I want and never have the surprise," he said.
"I bought myself a tool box at Christmas as that is what I wanted and I'm really happy.
"Some dads might think twice about buying themselves a gift but if a lady can have 20 pairs of shoes, you can have 20 tools in the shed," Mr Haywood joked.
Father's Day is this Sunday, September 6, and RedBalloon, who published the survey, is an online experience gift retailer based in Australia.
