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Last Minute Gifts for 2009
Entertainment specialty stores are your one-stop-shop for great last minute gifts this holiday season. Collectibles, novelties, gag gifts, hard-to-find items, trendy items, books, DVDS, Blu-ray movies, video games and CDs can all be found under one roof.
If gift giving uncertainty and a small budget have plagued you this year and have got you in “panic-mode” because you haven’t even begun to shop yet, don’t worry! Entertainment specialty stores not only carry a wide array of gifts perfect for anyone on your list, they also carry used books, DVDS, Blu-ray movies, video games and CDs to help you stretch your budget.
Check out these great last minute gift ideas available at entertainment specialty stores for the 2009 holiday season.
Movies- Everyone loves getting DVDs for a gift. Remember that movie you saw with your friend in theaters that featured all those great one-liners? Pick up a copy and relive those great memories together. Below is a list of great movie titles that make great gifts this holiday.
“Angels and Demons”
“GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra”
“Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”
“The Proposal”
“Star Trek”
“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
“Up”
“The Hangover”
Sony Blu-Ray Player and Blu-Ray Discs- You can’t go wrong with upgrading someone on your list’s movie viewing experience. The Sony Blu-Ray player and Blu-Ray discs allow viewers to enjoy full 1080p high definition video and reveal the remarkable full performance of their HDTV.
Great TV on DVD- TV shows seem to have a cult following these days. Everyone has their favorite sitcoms they could watch over and over. Some people get hooked on a series after the first few seasons and have never seen the beginning shows. Giving TV series’ DVD box sets for the holidays is sure to please anyone on your list. Some popular series include:
“The Office”
“Desperate Housewives”
“Scrubs”
“Nip/Tuck”
“Brothers and Sisters”
“Closer”
Music- Purchasing a CD as a gift is great for those on your list that are constantly downloading the latest single but never buy themselves the full album. Unveil to them all of the great songs on the CD by giving them the entire album. Top CD gift ideas include:
Susan Boyle – “I Dreamed a Dream”
Andrea Bocelli– “My Christmas”
Carrie Underwood – “Play On”
Trans Siberian Orchestra – “Night Castle”
Nora Jones – “The Fall”
Owl City – “Ocean Eyes”
Books- If anyone on your list is traveling this holiday season books are a great gift idea. It is awful to be trapped in the car for hours on end and stuck in traffic on the drive to see family out of state. This year’s top titles will help pass the time.
Dan Brown – “Lost Symbol”
Michael Crichton – “Pirate Latitudes”
John Grisham – “Ford County”
Barbara Kingsolver – “The Lacuna”
Stephen King – “Under the Sun”
Sarah Palin – “Going Rogue”
For the Next Rock Star- Many entertainment specialty stores offer complete instrument packages for those looking to dive into learning a new instrument. For example, you could pick up a Fender Acoustic Guitar package with strap, picks, extra strings and a cleaning cloth, or a Gibson Maestro Electric Guitar package with amp, cable, picks, extra strings, strap and learn-to-play DVD for the rock star in training on your list. No extra stops needed when you shop at an entertainment specialty store to pick up the instrument and all of the accessories!
Video Games- Gaming systems are the gifts that keep giving all year round. Think of the system as the jumpstart to a charm bracelet. You can buy games, just as you do charms for the bracelet, to add to the system for every occasion throughout the year. The top video gaming systems include Playstation 3- 120 GB, Xbox 360 Elite and Nintendo Wii.
Entertainment specialty stores offer a wide selection of items to give to all of the people on your list this 2009 holiday season and, if you are really stuck, offer gifts cards to ensure everyone gets what they want.
About the Author
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAST) is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, as well as trends merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. We currently operate 150 superstores, averaging approximately 21,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States.
We also operate http://www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys. The site features exceptional product and pricing offers. The Investor Relations section of our web site contains press releases, a link to request financial and other literature and access our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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