Holidays
The Ticket to Gift-Giving for the People Who Have Everything
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Nov 21, 2007, 22:36

(ARA) – Every holiday list has at least one person on it that seems to have everything. Sometimes he’s a sports fan who already owns every possible article of memorabilia from his favorite team. Or she may be a devotee of today’s hottest diva and in possession of all her idol’s albums.

For these problem giftees, the answer may be to give them something intangible but far more lasting than anything they can hold in their hands. The ideal gift may be an experience, rather than an object, an experience they’ll never forget.

“Your chances of missing the mark with something tacky or impersonal are at their highest when you’re trying to give to that person who just has it all,” says Chris Tsakalakis, president of StubHub.

“But if you give them an experience, one you can share with them if they choose, you’re telling them you cared enough to find out what he or she likes. And you may not know what size shoes they wear, but chances are you know or can find out what their hobbies are.”

Whether your difficult-to-buy-for person is a music fan, sports fanatic or just a lover of the holiday season, here are some experiences for virtually everyone on your gift list:

For the Sports Fan

“As always, NFL playoffs will be huge, and of course the Super Bowl is the single most-coveted ticket of all,” says Tsakalakis. NBA and NHL seasons continue well into the New Year, making tickets to a basketball game or hockey match great holiday options.

For the Music Lover

“Tickets to a concert are a great way to give the music lover in your life a memorable experience,” Tsakalakis says. “It may be hard to time your tickets to coincide with the holidays, however, since a lot of bands take off at this time of year. Instead, look for bands that will be touring in early 2008. Giving tickets to a performance in January or February is a great way to stretch the feeling of the holidays into the New Year.”

Such diverse acts as The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Hannah Montana, Van Halen and Justin Timberlake made 2007 a great year for music lovers. Check the home page of the band you’re interested in, or visit www.stubhub.com, to find out what dates are available.

For Theater Lovers

“High School Musical,” the hit Disney movie will take to the stage in 2008, with performances in major cities across the country. “Sweeney Todd” also promises to be a hot option for mature audiences whose interest may be sparked by the holiday season premier of the movie version directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. And anyone looking for a good laugh has ample choices, with “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” “The Wedding Singer” and the stage version of Mel Brooks’ classic “Young Frankenstein.”

For Holiday Fans

Those who simply love the holiday season may find they’ve always dreamed of attending the ultimate holiday show – the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. It’s no longer necessary to make the pilgrimage to New York City to see the high-stepping Rockettes. Performances are staged across the country in Costa Mesa, Calif.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Nashville, Tenn.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Rosemont, Ill.

The Internet is a great resource for scoring sought-after, far-in-the-future tickets. Web sites like StubHub allow holiday gift-givers to get their hands on tickets for virtually any sporting event, concert or theater performance imaginable. StubHub acts as a trading ground where people who have coveted tickets – even some for shows and events that have been sold out for awhile - can connect with those who are eager to buy them.

To learn more, visit www.StubHub.com.

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