I’ve been ‘e-shopping’ this Christmas with better than expected success. I’m not done yet, but pretty close – and haven’t set foot in a mall. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but I am sharing a few sites that have fulfilled a need, or at least inspired some thinking – especially for those few who are perpetually ‘hard to buy for…’

• perpetualkid.com – best sellers include ‘lump of coal’ soap and bacon flavored lip-balm
• thinkgeek.com – from stainless steel wallets to universal travel adaptors (and many, many things in between)
• scientificsonline.com – astronomy, engines/machines, magnets, robotics and more
• retroplanet.com – if you like new stuff that looks old
• bhphotovideo.com - great prices on camera and video gear
• guitarcenter.com – all things for the musically inclined
• classicshaving.com – take shaving up a notch
• backcountry.com – outdoor gear galore
• abebooks.com – mainstream but also rare and first editions
• amazon.com – ok, not too creative, but the breadth and depth made for great one stop shopping…

Any other suggestions?