SOLVING COMMON GIFTING DILEMMAS

Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

Are you scratching your head (or scratching the bottom of the barrel) trying to find that perfect present? It happens to the best of us. While some people seem to hit the target for every occasion whether it’s a silver wedding anniversary or a pat on the back for a colleague, most of us have had ‘gifting’ block at some stage of our lives.

Trawling through the shops to find something suitable isn’t always on everyone’s priority list. And it often happens that we make quick decisions about what to get with the end result not always the most suitable option.

Another problematic gifting issue is the ‘combined’ gift. Whilst pooling money can result in a more expensive and perhaps more meaningful gift being purchased, clubbing together can also have it’s own share of issues. It happens sometimes that the selected item costs more than originally anticipated and one person is left to fund the shortfall from their own wallet. Or it can happen that the item costs less than the money collected, leaving someone with the responsibility of refunding all the contributors or having to look for something else to buy with the excess. And that can be a real hassle..

Sometimes, when it comes to important events such as weddings, milestone birthdays, major anniversaries etc, it can be difficult to find a gift that is original and that is right for the occasion. Face it – there’s a limit to how many silver photograph frames, glass decanters or coffee table books that a person can have.

Is there a solution? One option which has been around for ages and which fills some gaps – is the gift card. And while everyone knows someone who would be hard pressed to make a choice between heaven or a shopping mall, the truth is that most people don’t have the time or the inclination to spend ages shopping, even with a gift card in their wallet!. But there’s always a Plan B – and in this case, a gift voucher for an experience could be the perfect plan.

Giving someone an experiential gift can be the ultimate tailor-made gift. For example, if you’re looking for a special something to give a person who has everything, but who absolutely LOVES the great outdoors… presenting them with an opportunity to get the adrenalin pumping with a skydive, float in a hot air balloon, go mountain biking through breathtaking countryside, go whale-watching, ride in a dune buggy or relax with a hot stone massage could just be the best thing they’ve ever received

Instead of leaving it to chance, an online gift voucher ensures the gift hits the mark every time. If you’re choosing a gift for someone who’s into fashion and clothing, what about a fashion make-over? If they love adventure, what about a bungee jump, skydive or white water rafting?.

BigThanks, an online adventure gift retailer in Australia, says their business is growing in leaps and bounds as people from all walks of life discover the advantages of adventure gifts. Their range includes adventures in major cities all over Australia including gifts in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth and much of their business is repeat business. ”And we often see people who’ve received an adventure gift certificate from a friend or from their company enjoy the experience so much that they return to our website to treat themselves!”. “It takes the hassle out of choosing and purchasing gifts and can expose people to a world of adventure that they never thought would be on their radar.”

The options are endless – plus you can give gifts for individuals, couples and groups – which makes gift certificates the perfect present for any occasion, both personal and business.