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Wed, Nov 25, 2009

Holiday Gift Giving: The Shopping Guide 09

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With the Christmas season upon us it’s time for Gift Giving. Though it seems that it can be taxing for most people to figure out what to give. Especially in terms of those that are a little more Tech Savy then most. Here’s a helpful list that can make the Gift Giving season just a little easier.

Tips for Holiday Shopping.

1. Be sure to shop around. Start with the Internet (Amazon) and then work your way to a store.

2. Be sure you know the Stores Policy. Best Buy for an example has a Price Matching policy that comes in handy if you find their prices to be a little much for the holidays.

3. CYA: Research the person your getting stuff for. It always pays to be knowledgeable especially for those tech folk.

4. Don’t shy away from Gift Cards. When you don’t know what to get sometimes a Gift Card can come in to save the day.

Gifts ideas after the break.

Gifts Ideas

Blu Rays

Blu Rays have become substantially cheaper and this holiday season makes a great gift.

Cheap Places to buy from:Frys, Costco, Wal Mart

Great Blu Rays:

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Games

They can be a little pricey but still make the holidays great. Be sure to check out various Black Friday Deals that can save you a pretty penny.

Cheap Places to buy from: This is a toss up, while you can save money at any number of places it’s best to start online and research what deals are going on. Sometimes you can even score a BOGO and get 2 gamers off your list pretty quickly.

Great Games:

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Books

I don’t know about everyone else but I love a great book. Though Book for me transcends just generic paper back, it also involves the Comic Variety.

Cheap Places to buy from: Borders, Wal Mart

Great Books:

Fiction:
Night Angel Trilogy
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Comics:
Green Lantern Rebirth
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Other Fun Stuff

Another area that is always entertaining is those wacky and wild gifts. Places like ThinkGeek.com have a variety of things that can bring joy just about to anyone.

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5 Responses to “Holiday Gift Giving: The Shopping Guide 09”

  1. James says:

    RE “4. Don’t shy away from Gift Cards”

    1) Gift cards can be great, but make sure the chain is doing well financially before dropping big dollars on soon-to-be-bankrupt businesses.

    2) If you get a gift card, get a gift card for a particular location, not a generic Visa gift card. A Visa gift card merely states that “I think cash is impersonal, so I would rather pay $4.95 in fees rather than to you … you know, for appearances.”

  2. Elianora says:

    Can’t go wrong with the Night Angel Trilogy! Another awesome one is the Song of Ice And Fire saga!

    • Andrew Plein says:

      Woot thx for the recommendation. Went out to Borders today and picked up book 1. I’ve been looking for something to read after finishing the Night Angel Trilogy. Can’t wait for Brent Week’s next book.

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