Shopping for birthday gifts doesn’t have to be difficult—follow our guide and you might even have some fun yourself!
What better way to show your appreciation for a family member or friend than with a thoughtful birthday gift. I know—for some of us the thought of having to buy a birthday gift is nerve wracking, and you’re not alone. There’s an overwhelming amount of potential gifts out there and as we know, everyone is different.
finder.com.au has done the hard work for you for your next gift purchase. Not only have we suggested potential gifts for the different personalities out there, but we’ve done so using the popular online retailers we feature, meaning you can also save a bundle using the codes and deals we source.
Guide to Birthday Gifts
Table Of Contents:
Why shop through finder.com.au's online retailers?
How can you choose the best birthday present?
Shopping for birthday gifts by personality
Top birthday gifts for 2013
Top online retailers to shop for birthday gifts
Current deals and specials
Cheap birthday gifts
How can you choose the best birthday present?
Before you even start browsing, find out what your budget is. This will help you better categorise the type of gift you should look for. If you’re trying to spend below $50 you may not want to look at big ticket item like a bike, guitar or television for example.
You can then ask the following questions about the person. Some of them may require intimate knowledge of the person. If you’re not that close to the person try asking their friends or family.
Do they need any necessities?
Is the person you're buying for struggling financially or lacking homeware necessities? This will make your birthday gift buying easy—maybe you can give them cash, a gift voucher or the missing dish drying rack they've been complaining about.
Do they have any pets or children?
Someone who enjoys the company of their pets or is a new parent might appreciate a gift which caters to this.
Do they have any hobbies or play any sports?
Hobbies are a great way to come up with gift ideas. If the person you're buying for is an aspiring guitar virtuoso, maybe a set of new effects pedals would be appreciated. If they're an avid reader maybe an e-book reader will make their collection easier to manage. For the more athletically gifted of us, maybe new gym gear or the latest jersey of their favourite sports team.
Do they have any addictions or obsessions?
It's not hard to find out the answer to this question if you regularly see the person you're buying a gift for. Think about their favourite television shows or topics of conversation they always bring up, and then search for gifts accordingly. If they're a gym goer for example, the latest supplement may be a good gift idea.
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Shopping for birthday gifts by personality
Women
The petlover
The fitness fanatic
The aspiring musician
The amateur chef
The television addict
DealsDirect - Portable Pet Booster Seat
Rebel - Nike Women’s Pro Compression Sports Bra
Artist Guitars - Zoom H2N Handy Sound Recorder
Kitchen Style - Masterclass Non-Stick 5 Piece Bakeware Set
Amazon - Game of Thrones Complete Third Season
Men
The next Mr Olympia
The fashion conscious
The man’s man
The gamer
The gadget collector
RunStopShop - Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy
Asos - Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
Shaver Hut - Merkur 38C Chrome Barber Pole Double Edge Safety Razor
Amazon - The Last of Us PS3/XBOX360
Sonos Play:1 Compact Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music
Teen boy
The young gamer
The sports fanatic
The socialite
The intellectual
Amazon - Fifa 14 PS3/Xbox360
Rebel - Nike HyperVenom Phelon Men’s Football Boots
ASOS - ASOS shirt with in Short Sleeve with Alphabet print
Book Depository - How it Feels by Brendan Cowell
Teen girl
The fragrance horder
The music lover
The fashionista
The reader
StrawberryNET - Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
Amazon - Hype Jewel Headphones
Catwalk 88 - Long Sleeve Sheer Blouse
Book Depository - The Hunger Girls by Suzanne Collins
Children
The adrenalin junkie
The young speedster
The architect
The toy collector
Rebel - Whamo XL Single Slip n Slide
Hip Kids - Blue Childrens Ride On Steel Racer Push Car
Amazon - LEGO Friends Olivia's House 3315
Amazon - Furby Boom Figure
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Top birthday gifts for 2013
Birthdays are a great time to show how much you appreciate someone and their interests or needs. The finder team thinks the following are great gifts for upcoming birthdays.
MobiCity - Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini 8GB (NFC)
Rebel - Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity Tracker
Artist Guitars - Beginner Acoustic Guitar Pack - Blue
The Iconic - Dogeared Original Karma Necklace
Styletread - Windsor Smith Princeton Black
Kitchen Style - Napoli Pasta Maker
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Cheap birthday gifts
The above gifts range from moderately priced to expensive, but what about if you only want to spend $50 or below on a birthday gift?
Book Depository - Humans of New York
Kitchen Style - Bodum Chambord Tea Pot, 1.5 Litre Lime Green
StrawberryNET - Alfred Sung Alwars Coffret Gift Set
The Iconic - Karen Walker Mini Skull Ring
The Iconic - Quay Eyeware Ashton Black
Amino Z - BSN NO-XPLODE 2.0 900G
Finding a gift that someone genuinely wants for their birthday comes with a feeling like no other. Spend an extra 15 minutes the next time you have birthday present to shop for and pick a thoughtful gift, and if you use the discount codes and promotions we keep regularly updated you’ll even spend less.
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Top online retailers to shop for birthday gifts
These are some of the online retailers you can be sure to find a good gift from for any upcoming birthdays, regardless of the type of person. You’ll notice we haven’t had the room to include gifts from all of them in this guide, so log on using our discount codes and you’ll get discounted gifts with premium service.
Amazon
ASOS
Rebel
Amazon is a world class online retailer with a huge number of possible gift ideas. Be mindful that some items aren’t able to be shipped to Australia from Amazon retailers.
If you’re looking for the full range of fashion items from clothing to accessories ASOS is a one-stop shop. Combine this with regular discounts and free shipping on all orders.
Rebel stock an impressive range of gift ideas for those more interested in sports, including a large range of fan apparel.
Hotels.com
The Book Depository
The Iconic
A great booking service which provides good rates on short stays and a loyalty program which rewards you with a free night with every 10 nights you stay.
Book Depository is praised for its free delivery on all orders, impressive considering it’s not based in Australia. They also have a huge list of titles from mainstream to obscure.
The Iconic is an Australian-based fashion retailer which offers a huge range of clothing and accessories. It also has the rare benefit of three hour delivery on some items in Sydney, perfect if you’ve left your gift to the last minute!
ShaverHut
HipKids
Styletread
Many men are now turning to double edge shavers and cut throat razors. Rather than separately buying the different ingredients required for this time-tested way of shaving, buy a beginner pack from ShaverHut for your birthday man. They also stock a range of electric shavers, skin care, grooming and even pet shavers.
For all your childrens’ gifts, HipKids may have what you’re looking for. They have a range of cubby houses, play kitchens, toy boxes, dollhouses and more. They also have an online chat service so you can have your questions answered before paying.
Styletread is a highly-rated shoe retailer. Consumers praise their fast delivery and easy returns process. They have a large selection of shoes on offer covering the whole spectrum from dressy to casual. They also have kids shoes.
list of our featured online retailers
We’ve sourced the best discounts codes and deals for many top-shelf retailers. Look below to see some of our featured retailers. That way you can find a gift, have it delivered to your doorstep and save in the process.
Gadgets
Amazon, Apple, Warcom
Home
Wayfair, Kitchen Style, HelloFresh, Changing Habits, Kitchenware
Kids
Motherslove, Hip Kids, Costume Box, PartySuppliesNow, Karmaloop
Outdoors
RunStopShop, Rebel
Entertainment
The Book Depository, iSubscribe, iStockphoto, Quickflix
Fashion and beauty
ASOS, StrawberryNet, Styletread, Surfstitch, the Iconic, Macy’s, the Hut, The Mens Shop, Topman, Urban Outfitters, Midas Shoes, Howard Showers, Shaver Hut, Stride shoes, Gosh Celebrity, ShoeSales, JASU, Millers, Katies, GlassesUSA, Freez, Ennia Lingerie, Dugg, Austin Reed, Better Brands, Catwalk88, Crossroads, Beginning Boutique, MyNetSale, Show Pony, Charlie Brown
Hotels and travel
Hotels.com, Expedia
Insurance
1Cover, Travel Insurance Direct, InsureandGo
Other
WorkwearHub, AminoZ
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Why shop through finder.com.au’s online retailers?
Here are only some of the reasons why shopping through our online retailers will make your birthday gift search that much easier.
More options - Shopping online with the large number of retailers we feature means you have a huge number of possible gift ideas at your fingertips.
Buy and wait - Online shopping is simple — just pay for your item and wait for it to come to you. No more spending hours milling around a shopping centre from store to store looking for different gifts and then lugging said gifts back to your home.
Take advantage of discounts - The deals and discount codes on our site mean you can get the best bang for your buck, and even use those savings to buy additional gifts, or pocket it yourself.
Live chat assistance - Many online retailers offer the ability to speak to a customer service representative instantly. This means you can learn more about the product or receive help if you’re stuck—all without having to make a call and wait in line.
Benefit of customer reviews - Some of the larger retailers we feature allow you to read customer reviews. This means you can rely on more than just the store’s word when it comes to popular products. Some reviews are very thoughtful and will answer many of the questions you have about an item.
Other benefits - Many of these retailers have return and exchange policies which are attractive and some offer loyalty clubs which reward you for continued patronage.
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