Thrifty Thinking: Gift Alternatives from Dealnews

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, shoppers will be inundated with holiday gift guides. They’ll be told what items are popular and what everyone wants to receive.

 

Sometimes the most desirable products won't actually give the giftee the best bang for the buck. So instead of springing for, say, the new iPad mini, what should you buy in its place?

 

Here are the top 10 items you shouldn't buy this holiday season, and 10 alternatives to consider, according to dealnews.com.

 

1.       They want an iPad mini? Give them an iPad 2 instead.

2.       They want a NOOK HD? Give them a Kindle Fire HD instead.

3.       They want an iPhone 5? Give them an iPhone 4 or 4S instead.

4.       They want a handheld game console? Give them an iPod touch instead.

5.       They want a Starbucks Gift Card? Give them a Keurig K-Cup Machine instead.

 

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