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It seems that those long-planned birthday and holiday events are always creeping up on us. One minute, there’s “plenty of time,” to think about making travel arrangements or finding that perfect gift. The next minute, you’ve got a matter of days or even just hours to find the perfect gift. When you’re in a rush, that’s the absolute worst time to launch yourself into a panic and run out to the mall – you’ll just come back with a pet rock or soap-on-a-rope. Take a breath, fire up your web browser, and look for the perfect gift online. Don’t worry about shipping and delivery. Many special gifts can be purchased and delivered digitally, like digital media, event tickets, or gift cards. Others can ship straight to your loved one’s home, and you can print a picture of the special item you’ve found with a complete description from the website (often even including the package’s tracking number) to insert into a card. Whoever you’re purchasing for, they’ll appreciate the though and personal touch a lot more than they will that pet rock! Here are a few ideas to get you started: * Gift Cards: Folks used to view gift cards as the lazy man’s gift – no more! As our society breaks off into smaller and smaller niches, offering greater and greater variety, the items that appeal to one person are no longer perfect for another, even with such utilitarian items as tools and appliances. A gift card allows the honoree to get what they really wanted to begin with, and they’re available from such a broad range of retailers, you can still make your intent and personal connection clear. Best of all, you can purchase them in moments online. * Land: Here’s something out-of-the ordinary and that you can get emailed to you immediately: it would be a Deed to Land to land in all 50 States of the USA. The land is only an inch in size but it comes with an attractive Deed printed, or on a plaque or in a fram. Best yet it is legal, personalized and perfect for anyone and can be sent to them immediately…or you receive it, print it out and hand it to them immediately. * Media: Whether we’re discussing books, music, or movies, the consumption of media no longer implies the use of a physical product. Digital media through sites like Amazon, iTunes, and Netflix can be purchased in a number of gift formats, from gifting specific tracks, volumes, or episodes, or granting subscription or even open-ended access. You can be as specific or general as you like with the gift of digital media. * Wine: As far as traditional housewarming or home-based event gifts go, wine is a true classic. By spending a few minutes online, you can add a very special twist to what would otherwise be a thoughtful (if boring) gift. Think about gifting a membership in a wine of the month club, or perhaps having personalized wine labels printed and affixed to the bottles. Either way, your gift will continue to speak of friendship and care long after the event itself has passed. * Repurposed sports arenas: For the sports fan in your life, there’s something very special about receiving a physical piece of sports history. A number of enterprising companies have been taking the remains of demolished or renovated arenas – ball parks, stadiums, and the like – and turning them into useful and exciting keepsakes, from ink-pans to cuff-links. What better gift for a hard-core fan than a piece of these historic sites? * Gadgets: Whatever your budget, your tech-minded friend will appreciate the gift off a fun or funky gadget. One incredibly popular gift idea that has been coming down in price over the last few years is a Kindle book reader. Ideal for a tech-head or heavy reader alike, Kindles are sleek, user-friendly gifts well-suited to most anyone. Obviously where you hunt down that special something, whether you have time to spare or need it quickly, you have a lot of options. Article By : Scott Moger. One great place to look for unique and personal gift ideas is at www.veryclevergifts.com, where you’ll find a wide variety of unique gifts that no one else at the party will be giving – guaranteed. Scott Moger is an Internet entrepreneur and author who has been published internationally. He's CEO of EmaxVentures and has published a book on Internet marketing which includes chapters about unique last minute gift ideas. He'll also be featuring a novelty gift site which offers free land in the USA to all visitors. Earlier Mr. Moger held top management positions at Columbia Pictures, ABC TV, and 20th Century Fox TV and has represented Miramax Films and Warner Brothers TV.
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