Mens Gift Ideas Not Expected

Mens Gifts Ideas Off the Mark       

With the best intentions and for all the right reasons, research suggests that when it comes to picking the right gift, men are still not delivering.  According to an article in the Sunday Telegraph, December 29, 2013, Men are “still getting things wrong when attempting to choose the perfect gift for their other half.”

The article notes that a staggering “42% of women return presents from their significant others as soon as they can” – which is quite an indictment on the ability of men to choose meaningful and appropriate gifts for their partners.  As an indicator of what men really think that their partners want, it demonstrates that men are out of touch with their partners and have simply no idea of what is currently in demand.

As a gift hamper and anniversary gift specialist, I appreciate that men do make some brief investigations into finding the ideal gift, but the search is often short and unrewarding simply because there is a dearth of relevant material out there.  In other words, men have a bit of a look around and then give up and resort to the old fall back of perfume, flowers or gift cards.

But it isn’t all bad news – just under half the respondents (45%) of the survey noted that they had to return the items bought for the present due to incorrect size or colour.  This is great news as it supports the idea that although the minor details may be wrong, the general thought and style was nearer to what the recipient expected.

Another big factor in buying a birthday present online is choosing a product that is for the household – like a steam cleaner or vacuum instead of a personal intimate gift for the person.  Men seriously blunder in this area, thinking that a new piece of equipment will be appreciated when in fact it is just that – a new piece of equipment.

When searching online for birthday gifts and presents delivered to work, people in Australia are just coming around to the immediacy and freshness of an artfully arranged fruit basket.  Unlike in the United States, where Fruit Baskets and Fruit Hampers have an established widespread appeal, Australia is an emerging market for designer gift baskets and hampers.  Many men would do well to choose a well thought out fruit hamper as a birthday gift for women instead of wondering which size to buy and whether or not this would offend her.

Next time you are looking online for a women’s gift or present, remember to consider the fresh fruit appeal of a fruit hamper and how sharing dew-fresh fruit direct from the markets in a wicker basket with your personal message (we can even help with writing your message!) is sure to make a smiling impact on delivery.  Oh, and you can be 100% certain that your partner will not be bringing the fruit basket back for an exchange because she did not like it!

How do I send a Fruit Basket to say Get Well Soon?

 You know the feeling - when a member of your staff is off work with a serious medical complaint and you have been given the responsibility of arranging a fruit gift.

You do a quick online search and all you come up with a florists and affiliate sites.  The florists try hard, but the basket is small and the fruit included you can count on one hand, whilst the affiliate sites pass on your order to the nearest local and take a big chunk of your money for the privilege.

So what to do?

Imagine if there was a dedicated fruit basket specialist who ships across Sydney with market fresh fruit?

Imagine if your fruit basket was literally brimming with fresh fruit - you see, we buy our fruit in boxes, direct from the markets and with our best price guarantee, we don't have to be as miserly with the fruit - in fact, we love going overboard a little - we see it as advertising in the hamper you get.  And we all know how powerful word of mouth advertising is.

So keep your options open and make the switch for your next fruit basket or fruit hamper.

 

Create Your Own Hamper Gift Online

Never before have we been able to offer the opportunity to create your own hampers online. You see, it is such an easy thing to do, although there are a couple of handy hints and tips to consider to ensure you make the best choice.

1. Window Shopping (imagine wandering through the Hunter Valley Markets)
Browse across our website at Hunter Valley Hampers.  You will find a wide selection of Unique to Region Hunter Valley Products, from local Gresford Chutney to Methode Champenoise Sparkling wines.  We have personally spent hours driving across the Hunter Valley and meeting the local suppliers and Market Stalls so we have access to the finest quality local gourmet produce.

2. Trust what we do, We have been in business since 1988.
Sometimes, you may have the perfect arrangement of products but there is something missing or misunderstood.  Please call 1300 284 684 before you make your decision.
Often we can make some minor changes or personalise your hamper so it fits your budget.
Sometimes it is as simple as adjusting the portion size of the product in your hamper! 
Like 500gm of honey; we can save your bottom line or meet your corporate budget with a more compact 150gm jar, with a saving of over $4.60 per hamper - imagine this across your selection to meet your budget!

Hunter Valley Hampers and Gift Baskets ship out dozens of handmade gifts each week.