Gift Guide: Ideas for that special someone

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TICKETS
While he might love to listen to his favorite band on his iPod or watch his team on TV, he'll probably like seeing them live even more. If it's something you both enjoy, it might even be something you can do together.


MOVIES/CDS
Movies and CDs might seem generic, but they actually require you to know what he likes. If you're looking to avoid Wal-Mart or FYE, Crossroads is a good local option to try.


VIDEO GAMES
Whatever game he's into can essentially become your background music when you're over at his place; here's your opportunity to get a game you might like too.


COLOGNE
Giving him cologne works about the same way as him giving you perfume. He knows you like the way it smells, and he didn't have to pick it out - it's a win-win for him, and you get to pick out one that smells good to you.

CLOTHES
Most guys will never put clothes on their list. In fact, they might claim to hate getting clothes as gifts. But if he really hates clothes you buy him, try something simpler, such as boxers. The Web site Skiviez is something of a Victoria's Secret for men.


TOOLS
Every store has sales on tools right now. From local hardware stores, such as the TrueValue in Blacksburg, to Lowe's and Home Depot, you can spend as much or as little as you want on a thousand different tools for every job.


ELECTRONICS
If you're in the mood to really splurge, TVs, iPods, and cameras make great gifts. Accessories such as cases, cords, and memory cards are cheaper and still make great gifts. Scotty's Audio and Video is a local store for electronics with its emphasis on service.


HOBBY-RELATED ITEMS
Giving your guy hobby-related items achieves two things: it contributes to an activity you know he enjoys, and it tells him that you're okay with him spending time with his hobby.


VIRGINIA TECH STUFF
Most students never tire of Virginia Tech items. Sweatshirts, T-shirts, key chains, glasses, mats, car decals, flags, clocks and bags in maroon and orange are all things Tech fans covet, but often don't want to spend the money on.

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