The Perfect Gift
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Holiday shopping is stressful. We always want to be the one to get the perfect gift for every person on our list. I know you’re busy making lists, checking them twice, shopping, wrapping and bow’ing (is that a word?!) everything… but take time out to read these tips to getting that perfect gift this year.
- Don’t buy something YOU want, and then give it to someone else. Keep the person you’re buying for in mind. Don’t just think “omg I would LOVE that”… and assume the recipient would love it as well.
- If you give a gift card, make sure it has the right features. Check to be sure there’s no expiration date, and that it can be used in-store or online. Also, you might want to look into something like the pre-paid AmericanExpress cards. These can be used anywhere AmericanExpress is accepted, thus are more versatile.
- If you buy clothing, don’t forget the gift receipt. It’s impossible to judge the right size, color and shape. That’s why I personally stay away from buying clothes. Matter of fact, make sure you get a gift receipt for *everything* you buy. You never know when it’s wrong, or defective.
- Keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be expensive in order to make someone very happy. You don’t need to break the bank. Pay attention to the person throughout the year, the hints and ideas. Keep them in mind, and make your gift thoughtful and from the heart. Trust me, it will be well received.
- Always give batteries with gifts that require them. There’s nothing more frustrating than receiving the perfect gift… only to find you don’t have batteries for it!
Send me the tips you have to find that perfect holiday gift! Or better yet… send me your holiday wish list!
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30 Comments
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califasio
December 6th, 2007
at 12:39pm
finally ican be first on one of his videos
nelson1tom
December 6th, 2007
at 12:40pm
first
GuyaneseRomeo
December 6th, 2007
at 12:40pm
nice video
jeffsadowski
December 6th, 2007
at 12:41pm
chocolate is always good :-P
appleguy108
December 6th, 2007
at 12:41pm
First
FabioCrow07770
December 6th, 2007
at 12:49pm
Extra Ammo Is always a perfect gift
zzzhuh
December 6th, 2007
at 12:55pm
Why did it just end?
BillyStilskin
December 6th, 2007
at 1:03pm
your vids have been ending a bit early lately…
SLT23C
December 6th, 2007
at 1:10pm
wheres da eya later
panda8a24
December 6th, 2007
at 1:38pm
chris is stupid geek
geno421
December 6th, 2007
at 1:51pm
That last tip had to have been the best one out of them all. Always annoying when you can’t use what you just received.
owen0334
December 6th, 2007
at 3:14pm
Do you want to finish that sentence?
chikotube
December 6th, 2007
at 3:52pm
TIP: If you don’t have CASH to buy a gift or put on a gift card, DON’T BUY GIFTS THIS YEAR!!!
The last thing i want for Christmas is a gift you COULDN’T AFFORD WITHOUT SAVED CASH. If you’re broke, don’t put it on a card and get yourself MORE BROKE.
jklunk01
December 6th, 2007
at 6:51pm
I go to Korea to get really cool tech gifts. Yongsan electronics market!! 22 buildings with over 5000 stores that just have computers and games and tvs and monitors, it’s great!
BladeAssault
December 6th, 2007
at 9:34pm
lol “expiration” date, not “experation” date. haha! funny Chris.
DybbukAtroxic
December 7th, 2007
at 3:02am
why are the videos cutting off at the end so early? This one and the video stream list are both cut off while you are talking.
PlatonicKamel
December 7th, 2007
at 3:44am
I have this theory that the best gifts are things that people would never normally buy themselves, but would be benificial. For example, Zippo lighters; most people would never buy one because a 49p lighter will do the same job, but they would like one, and at £10 – £40 and many different styles there’s one for everybody. Just think of what they enjoy, what they need to accomplish it, and get them a better version of what they have.
preschmanager
December 7th, 2007
at 4:29am
nevre get a gift certificae. its money that restrains to one shop. just give em the 20.lol
leonacraft
December 6th, 2007
at 10:53pm
is it just me or did the last two videos keep getting cut off at the ends?
adrian2k8
December 7th, 2007
at 6:08am
I just want a PSP slim(never had one before) and Ice skate, but i know that i would be getting a lot more.
Cessna154
December 7th, 2007
at 6:13am
I want my continued good health…
evilfink109
December 7th, 2007
at 7:12am
omg good for what i really want to know know…
silvercondouloboy06
December 8th, 2007
at 2:45am
Like Ponzi buying Chris an iPhone for his birthday? :P
William16391639
December 10th, 2007
at 9:41pm
hey chris I saw the video and have been watching your videos sence about mid-july. I loved the Idea on Live calls 24/7 the Conferenceing thats a good idea what happened. Great Videos and blog. Also thanks for the tips on Google Adsence I am Now making 5,000$ from it every month thanks for you help. PS: lockergnome is KOOL!!
hfiles23
December 15th, 2007
at 1:42am
Your great Chris
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December 15th, 2007
at 4:48am
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