Gifts that keep on giving: These 10 will appreciate in value

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Books are the greatest gifts. Give someone a book that extends their interests. Rare books can be valuable as gifts, and not cost too much.

How about condoms for that Horny Teenager !! Now that is something that can be priceless !!

Antique toys for kids?! can we say: lead paint, lead parts, small-sharp-breakable springs, levers, and bearings and, oh, I don't know, Cholera? Please don't consider antiques for children under the age of 12, even if they are from your own childhood!

I tend to question whether jewelry is really that great a gift. I had a very expensive diamond ring from a wedding set and could not find any place that would buy it when I needed cash desperately.

RARE BOOKS. Think about the recipient's interests and passions, work with an expert, buy the best you can afford. And forget about baubles and toys: "All the glory of the world would be buried in oblivion, unless God had provided mortals with the remedy of books." -- Richard de Bury, 1345.

Why would you sell a piece of jewerly? Ofcourse you can't go to a resale shop you need to go to a pawn shop, the longer you hold on to jewerly or fine china and silver the better. If you want money from the "jewels" you own you need to advertise and know what you have, not just walk into someplace and try to sell

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Actually, I completely agree that jewelry is not such a great gift. Go to a pawn shop? I tried that at about a dozen shops. An $800 ring set, and the most any pawn shop would do is $50. I figured I could have at least gotten a couple hundred for it when I didn't have a penny to my name or food for my 2 young kids, but the pawn shops said jewelry doesn't sell well and the best they could do was melt it down for the gold and salvage the diamond for soemthing else.

Well, I don't know a thing about Crystal, Stocks, Wine, Original Art or Antiques...but I agree with the Gold, Jewelry and Savings Bonds. I don't know a lot about these either...but I do believe they would good choices for "Gifts That Keep On Giving." I also like "Books." (But NOT COMIC BOOKS> Ugh...)Again...don't know a lot about them but I do collect a couple of Authors. My son collects COMIC BOOKS & my hubby collects NASCAR RACING CARS, POSTERS, TRUCKS, well...anything that pertains to it. I collect a few things to but nothing even worth mentioning. Can you just imagine my house?? LOL Somebody please...."SAVE ME!!!!" LOL

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"Cholera"?! You can't get cholera from an antique toy.

I agree with "original art." Regardless of the item's increase in value, the recipient will always enjoy it, and the value is still there. If the value goes up - great, if not, you've still got the original value and enjoyment of ownership. Too many people today put their money into gadgets and gizmos that lose their appeal quickly and often have to be replaced as newer models are released. What has happened to our society and culture? People have huge homes with three car garages, but no original art? A case of confused priorities if you ask me.

One of the most affordable types of original art (and one of the most enjoyable to own) is Native American art, whether it be pottery, rugs, sculptures, baskets, or paintings. These items have real cultural appeal and historic value. They can educate and inspire. They are not too expensive and usually appreciate quickly. Think about Native American art as a gift, or an investment vehicle, and if you buy what yo like - you can't go wrong!

Here's a thought--instead of buying a gift, pay off a bill of credit card debt for someone. Now there's a gift that is valuable because of the savings in interest charged!!! I don't know many people who have money to invest in collectibles these days, or need more jewelry or antiques! Put some cents into common sense!

I also like Native American art! My wife and I attend the major shows in Phoenix and Santa Fe each year, and it has been amazing to watch this grow from arts and crafts into real fine art. Some of the pieces we have purchased have already appreciated, others have not - but no matter - we enjoy them every day.

Our favorite online gallery is: www.ancientnations.com

Check it out for great works of original art by Native Americans. They have something for everyone in every price and style! Be sure to joing their mailing list for special offers and updates to save even more money. Cheers!

I am a vintage toy collector, I primarily collect old Fisher Price Wooden Pull Toys, and they are absolutely beautiful to look at or play with. There is nothing dangerous about a solid block wooden pull toy for just about any age group and the nostalgia value is incredible for their parents. Kids especially will appreciate the cute lithos and if they make noise when you pull 'em, that's even cuter! I would highly reccommend buying one for a child so they can appreciate toys from a time gone by. Another great idea? Vintage Coloring Books! They are not too expensive, do not take up a lot of room, look great on display and are readily available on eBay or in thrift shops. Happy Shopping!! ;)

There is an art to gift giving. Some have it and some just don't.
I suggest making bonds the last resort you don't resort to. As for silver, antiques, and collectibles, I can't help thinking of the show,"Clean Sweep?"
Wine and crystal? The pouring of an expensive reserve into a beautifully crafted crystal glass is an idea I love,........except, if I drink the wine, it won't be "worth" anything "in a few years."

I say support the arts!!! An original piece of art, theatre tickets, musical performances, or museum tour all have versatile gift giving potential. For very little cash you could purchase the work of a student or emerging artist, or get community theatre tickets. No matter how much you spend, an investment in the arts is an investment in everyones future.

My 4 year old grandson loves cars and we buy him antique toy cars all the time. He totally understands even at that young age, they are part of a collection and they don't get played with -- in response to the person about the lead paint. If they played with them, the value wouldn't go up!

Also, as far as stocks, look into DRIPS and direct stock purchase plans-- netstockdirect.com. There are little or no broker fees and, depending on the plan, buy only like $100 worth. I like DRIPS because the dividends are reinvested and compounds the growth. I do not like sharebuilder.com, they have maintanence fees and that can whittle away your gift.