ALT-5 Gift Ideas for Sports Fans
It's their birthday/Christmas/anniversary/graduation gift...so how do you go about buying a gift for the biggest sports fan you've ever met? Not to worry, there are some very simple and stress-free routes you can take to acquire that perfect gift for the sports fan in your life.First and most important: know the name of the team they support. I know it sounds pretty self-explanatory, but there have been some serious present mishaps because the two minutes of research did not happen. So ask their girl/boy friend, parent, brother/sister or friend and try to find out their favorite player(s)and their sizes because that information will come into play when it's time to buy the perfect sports memorabilia gift.The easiest way to find out information about products and services that each sports team has to offer is their homepage on the web. So log in and browse the on-line team shop, take a look at upcoming games and/or events sponsored by the team. The on-line team shops are the easiest way to purchase memorabilia your fan. Sizes, colors, and the latest merchandise is readily available. For example, a personalized jersey with their favorite player's name and number, autographed team poster, scarf, banner, or hat are the most common gifts to sports fans. Also check out other on-line shops like amazon.com for DVDs about the team/players/greatest moments, something your fan would enjoy watching and include a box of popcorn and a six-pack to make it an extra special night.If you are feeling ambitious about this gift, some uncommon, yet highly appreciated gifts are: tickets to a home game and make it extra special by including gift vouchers for a restaurant/bar for afterward. Tickets to an away game and make it a packaged deal by including the hotel stay for the weekend. If it's the big game this weekend, rent a big screen TV with surround sound for your fan, invite all their friends, purchase the food and drinks, and have a party! It's simple, yet very affective and appreciated.In the end, there are hundreds of gifts out there for the sports fan in your life, but this simple and free gift-giving advise will make it fun and stress free.
