Gift Card Ideas for Men

What do you give a man for Christmas? Gift cards are more popular than gifts, and better received than a sweater. The recipient knows you thought of them, and were thoughtful enough to want them to choose something they really want. You don't have to spend much time in a busy store and still give the perfect gift.

But where should the perfect gift come form?

When asked about a present, my husband always asks for is video games, which makes a gift card from www.gamestop.com a great choice. The store has new and pre-owned video games, systems, guide books and accessories. There are new releases every week, and games can be pre-ordered up to a month before they are released. Gift cards can be purchased on-line and mailed to the recipient or the giver.

If video games are not quite the right thing, let him pick out his own customizable t-shirt. Both www.noisebot.com and www.threadless.com have t-shirts in a range of sizes and offer your choice of color for any of their designs. Threadless shirt designs are submitted, voted upon by shoppers and then printed. Noisebot sizes got from XS to 4XL, and any design is also available in a hoodie or a long sleeved tee. Both sites offer gift cards on-line that can be mailed anywhere.

Maybe you have a well dressed man to shop for. While you may not want to give a suit as a gift, as they are a matter of personal style, www.menswearhouse.com has a classic and sophisticated selection of clothing and accessories. There is a Big and Tall section as well as (my favorite) the stain or wrinkle resistant clothes. Gift cards can be purchased on-line and used in-store or in their on-line catalog.

Know a man who loves unique items? Cool Stuff Express (www.coolstuffexpress.com) has most everything that a young at heart could want. From a three foot tall Galileo thermometer to a hanged man ceiling fan pull, there is bound to be something fun he didn't know he needed until he received the gift card. cards can be purchased on-line mailed anywhere.

Amazon.com is an on-liine standard; they have everything. I prefer a more specialized store, but Amazon has everything. and is a great choice if you just feel stuck. Their cards can be purchased on-line or in many retail stores such as Target or Wal-Mart.

One of the most well received gifts I gave my father was a gas card. The card lasted him four months, and with changing gas prices guaranteed he could always have full tank. The following year, another branch of the family did the same thing for him, but combined funds for a larger amount. Make sure you go to a common gas station in the area your recipient will be driving. As far as I can tell, gas cards can only be purchased in person, at the station of your choosing.

Asking my forty-ish brother where he would like a gift card from resulted in a bland response, Sears. Sears has an on-line catalog as well as being the staple of every mall in North America. Their line of Craftsman tools are near indestructible and warrantied for life. Gift cards can be purchased in store or on-line and mailed anywhere.

Remember while the thought does count, gift cards ensure happiness all around. Happy shopping.