Gift Ideas for People Who Are Hard to Buy For

We all know someone who’s hard to buy for—whether they seem to have everything or just never drop hints about what they’d like. Figuring out a meaningful gift can feel impossible, but don’t worry! We’ve put together some thoughtful ideas to make these tough-to-shop-for people feel loved and appreciated.

Read on for a few ideas of gifts for hard-to-buy-for people, including the tried-and-true custom gift card option (and how to make it extra special).

Three gifts for people who are hard to buy for

One: A new experience

If you can’t think about what to buy for someone, you can’t go wrong with a new experience. Whether it’s a wine tasting, a skydiving experience, or a night out at a new restaurant in town, the memories formed as part of that new experience are something that can’t be bought. This gift goes down even better if it’s something that the two of you will do together, as it acknowledges your connection and creates new memories to kick off the year with a bang.

Two: A donation in their name

If the person you’re buying for has a cause close to their heart, donating to that cause in their name could be a great way to give them a gift. Not only does this acknowledge the importance of the cause, but it also instils the warm glow of charity in them in a holiday season that’s all about giving!

Three: Ultimate spending freedom

Often, there’s something we want that we would never really buy for ourselves. That is the perfect gift, but it’s not always easy to figure out what that is for someone else. That’s where custom online gift cards come in. These are king among gifts for people who are hard to buy for, as they put the spending power in their hands (no more guessing game!).

Not only that, if you do it right, it gives them permission to go out and buy that fun or frivolous thing they’ve been thinking about for a while. It encourages them to treat themselves, backed by the assurance that anything they purchase comes from you because you care about them!

These effects are amplified if you take the time to make your voucher extra special, which often takes very little effort but has a huge payoff.

How to make online gift cards feel extra special

Multi-store gift cards are much better than standard ones because they give your recipient the most flexibility. They can buy anything they’ve been wanting, and you can rest easy knowing you’ve gotten them exactly what they wanted. That said, we recommend a few ways to make this gift extra special for them to receive.

• Wrap it creatively. Often, the experience of unwrapping a gift on Christmas morning is just as cherished a memory as the act of using the gift, so make it worth their while! Use multiple boxes for a Russian nesting doll gift or surround the card with photos of your year together to commemorate how much they mean to you.
• Customise the card. If you’re using AnyStore’s gift cards, you can personalise them with a meaningful image—like a photo of a shared memory or a design that reflects their personality.
• Write something from the heart. Lean into the sentiment behind your gift, writing a card or letter from the heart that tells your recipient how much you care about them and what you hope the coming year brings them.

The holiday season is about connecting with the people we love. You can’t go wrong if you ensure your gift reflects your care.

Find the perfect gifts for people who are hard to buy for with AnyStore

At AnyStore, we’re proud to offer gift cards that your recipients can use anywhere EFTPOS is available. Rather than struggling to find a gift they might not like, put the spending power in their hands with one of our custom gift cards, perfect for the holiday season!

Not sure which gift card is best for your needs? Talk to our friendly sales team today! We’d be happy to help you hunt down the perfect gift.