subject: Unusual Gift Ideas For Music Fans [print this page] Thinking of gift ideas for the music fans in your life might seem that difficult. Your first thought will probably be getting them the latest CD from their favourite band or a band t-shirt, which are great gifts, but theyre not very original are they? Besides, theyve probably already bought these things for themselves.
After a few birthdays and Christmas giving them the same boring presents again and again, finding something good can get very stressful very quickly.
So when it comes to the next gift-giving event why not think outside the box and try something a little more unusual?
There are a lot of good ideas out there if youre willing to shop around and put a bit of thought into it.
One great idea is getting them tickets to see their favourite act live. Theres nothing better than hearing first-class music played live in front of you, and a good gig can turn from a simple night out into a cherished life-long memory.
Its probably best to get them an extra ticket too (they probably wont enjoy going alone!) or going with them yourself and enjoying the experience together.
If going to shows isnt really their kind of thing there are plenty of things to get them that they can enjoy at home.
An excellent purchase, if youve got a bit of money to spend, is old or rare recordings by their favourite group.
This is a particularly good gift for someone who likes old groups who may not be recording anymore because its buying them a little bit of history. They might not ever play the record but even the half-hearted fan will love owning it and being able to show it off!
Other gifts along the same lines work well too. Collectables and memorabilia make great presents because its something different and rarer than the average merchandise available.
How much youll have to pay depends largely on which music group youre looking for. If you have a crazy Beatles fan to buy for youre going to have to spend more money than for most modern groups!
Not everything has to cost a fortune though. A good cheaper alternative is autographs and signed photographs. These items dont cost as much as other collectables and theyre still a great, personal bit of whichever star or celebrity youre looking for.
Shopping around on the internet can come in really handy when looking for more unusual gifts. Try auction websites and specialists; you will usually find the best prices from sellers like these. Be careful with your money though. Always check your items are authentic and only buy from reputable sellers.
Record stores and high street retailers are worth trying too. Stay away from the big name stores as theyll probably only sell t shirts and other run-of-the-mill merchandise. Try the smaller outlets and specialists and you might find something a bit special.
Whatever you decide to get, your gift will surely be much appreciated. They probably wont be expecting anything like it and theyll love the extra thought thats gone into choosing it.
The only problem then is youll have to better it next year!
