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While there may be many people on your gift-giving list for whom you know exactly what to buy, there are probably plenty of others for which you have no clue.

When in doubt, look to what others are buying. It only takes a few minutes to go online and check a few best seller lists or consumer review sites. In the process, you'll greatly improve your chances of giving gifts that are popular with your friends and loved ones.

Most major online merchants offer you the ability to sort their products into best selling and top rated items. Here's how these two lists can help you spend a less time agonizing over what gifts to buy and give you more time for other things this holiday season:

Best Selling

It's human nature to take direction from what other people do. Most of us feel more comfortable if we fit in with the crowd and will usually make buying decisions based on what we've seen others using or wearing. It stands to reason that those on our gift lists will feel the same way and will enjoy receiving a gift that's popular. Scan the 10 best selling items in any category your online merchant has to offer and select a gift from there. Don't worry, it's not cheating -- it's actually fast, fun and easy!

Here are some popular categories for best selling merchandise:

* Albums

* Baby Products

* Cologne

* Perfume

* Books

* Computers

* DVDs

* Electronics

* Video Games

* Phones

* Toys

Top Rated

This list is usually generated from customer reviews and represents what people think of a product after they've used it for awhile. It's a good list to use if you're more interested in giving someone a gift of high quality. Look for items with a high ranking and a large number of reviews. This indicates that the item is both popular and of high quality. Reading some of the reviews can also help you to decide if that particular gift is right for the person you had in mind for it. For instance, you might find that there's a steep learning curve or that it's not the best choice for those with children.

Here are some popular categories for top rated merchandise:

* Baby Products

* Electronics

* Kitchen Appliances

* Movies

* Power Tools

* Software

* Vacuum Cleaners

Sometimes your top gift ideas are those that are easiest to choose. Top 10 lists are great places to get those ideas. If you like to buy from Amazon, see my resource box below for links to some great gift ideas from a variety of top 10 lists.