The Gift They Always Wanted

Is there a person on your list that is really hard to shop for?  Here are some great tips on how to find out what they want without even having to talk to them!  Social Media and retailer wish lists can make finding the perfect gift that much easier for you.

Shopping for the guy or gal who seems to already have everything? Or perhaps you're a little clueless and not sure what to give someone you don't yet know well. Use the internet to your advantage. People are leaving online trails everywhere with their wants and wishes, making it easier than ever to gift others exactly what they've always wanted...

Search for wish lists at big retailers. Your giftee might have an Amazon wishlist already, and all you need to find it is their email address. This could be a great way to get your sister, friend or boss exactly what they want without havign to ask. Alternatively, if your giftee has recently gotten engaged, married, had a baby, or hosted a housewarming, they probably still have empty items on their registries. Even if they were married months ago, they might still appreciate recieving that cool kitchen gadget they picked out.



Glance through their social networks. Take a peek at any recent links they've posted to Facebook or Twitter to see if there's any good gift ideas. Or go through their StumbleUpon, Digg or Reddit history to find product links they liked or upvoted in the past. And if your giftee uses Pinterest, you've got it made! Find their profile to get dozens and dozens of great gift ideas that they're guaranteed to love.
Do you use the web to help you pick out great gift ideas? Share your sneaky tips in the comments!

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