AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – If you’re buying gifts this year and hoping not to guess wrong, you’re not alone.
Every holiday season, millions of people grab a gift card because it’s easy and safe. The trouble is that nearly half of all gift cards are never used.
They sit in drawers and glove compartments until they quietly expire. That is the opposite of holiday cheer.
There is a smarter way to give something people will actually open and enjoy. A free app called Gifster makes it incredibly simple for families and friend groups to pick out the perfect present without the awkward guesswork.
Gifster is essentially a private wish list that everyone can see. Each person creates their own list with items they want and things they truly need.
They can add clothing sizes, favorite hobbies, and personal interests so you know what fits and what does not. No more hunting through store aisles trying to decide if Uncle Dave is still into fly fishing or whether he has suddenly become a pickleball guy.
Adding items is straightforward. You can paste links directly from Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and dozens of other retailers. You can also search inside the app and Gifster will pull up options along with current deals.
Once the lists are set, this is where Gifster makes the holidays a whole lot easier. When you claim an item to buy, the app hides it from everyone else in the group, so no one doubles up.
It also handles Secret Santa drawings without slips of paper and without trying to coordinate with relatives who live three states away.
If you prefer not to download another app, Gifster works in any web browser. There is also a browser extension for shoppers who prefer using a laptop. Families use it year-round for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and any event where 10 people usually end up buying the same scented candle.
Best of all, Gifster is free for iPhone, Android, and online. The company earns referral fees when you shop through its links, which keeps everything free for users.
If you want to give a thoughtful gift instead of another lonely gift card that never leaves its envelope, this wish list app makes giving and receiving a whole lot more fun.
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