Need grab bag gift ideas

[Black]

Ugh, hate this stuff..and I have to buy for someone I know almost nothing about.
I guess my main question is..... those stupid gift cards.... are there any left that function as a straight gift cert/line of credit with no added fees?
Last time I looked at one of those displays most had a fee to purchase them, and then they start getting eaten by other fees after a set amount of time.
Looking at 4 gifts in the $5 range and one bigger one (~$30?)

[dmann]

Usually it's the bank issued general merchandise Visa/MC/Amex cards that have the "activation" fees and such. Amazon cards, specific retail store and restaurant cards don't usually have fees (hidden or otherwise.)

BTW, I have seen people go nuts over those little USB car adapters and mitten/boot warmer packets. Those can usually be found for under $5 these days. I think those are things people won't usually buy for themselves but like having.

DM

[Lemon Drop]

Starbucks cards purchased from their stores have no fees or expiration dates

other ideas for the $5 range:
jar candles from Dollar Store

cute container from Dollar store type place, wrapped with festive bow and filled with: candy, nuts, dried fruit, trail mix, coffee beans, or homemade goody

cute container with a little starter plant/herb

candy is always popular

multi-colored sharpies (seriously, I got this once, loved it)

for the $30 gift lots of choices - wool scarf (on sale at a place like Penney's,) high quality fruit basket.

[Black]

Good stuff, thank you. Keep 'em coming :-)

[dmann]

If you're open to ideas....

Totally agree with the Sharpie set. Great item!!

Texting gloves

Manicure set- file, clippers, cuticle cream, good hand lotion. More fun options if for a woman, but can be practical for a guy, too.

Recipe in a jar (cookie or cake mix, pasta sauce with spices, soup, etc.) you can find tons of these on Pinterest and AllRecipes.

Small journal with a nice pen or small photo album

Thermal travel mug (most good ones are closer to the $30 price point) but of the cheapies, I think one can never have too many. Throw in some good coffee or tea...

DM

[Mr Downtown]

Well, that Cabela's multi-tool is so tempting that I ordered five for stockings.

[Robert M]

Black,

I have an account with TD Bank and was able to get a VISA gift card from the local branch. No charge. The card I got was a standard VISA gift card with all the usual bells and whistles.

Robert

[NewtonMP2100]

uh, i'm sorry who is grabbing.....your uhm bag......??

[SteveG]

Everybody loves these.



You can give a large sackful of them, too.



Because they're FREE!


http://www.findnyccondoms.com/

Just so right for The Holidays...and New Year's, too.

[Black]

Looks like Amazon has a very nice way to buy/print a gift card at no cost.