Want to save on gifting? Use this shopping hack from Gen Z

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of gift-giving, and surprisingly, they may be doing it better than everyone else.While older generations often lean on traditional presents and solo splurges, younger shoppers are embracing a more thoughtful, experience-driven approach to finding the perfect gift.One of their biggest gifting secrets? Splitting the cost.

Rather than buying several smaller gifts, more members of Gen Z are pooling money with friends, partners or siblings to give someone something they genuinely want.“Gen Z focuses most on getting value back,” Amram Adar, co-founder and CEO of Oobit, a platform making crypto checkout as simple as a card tap, shared with the New York Post.

“Sixty-six percent (66%) say rewards and cash back matter more to them this year than to 58% of all Americans.”And when it comes to siblings, this strategy makes even more sense.“Gifts are the biggest cause of financial stress around the holidays, so siblings can split the costs and gift a major appliance or a special experience that a parent might never buy for themselves,” Adar explained.

“This way,  each person only spends a small portion of what they would if they were buying it individually.This also helps with shopping habits between generations.”Ready to take a page out of Gen Z’s gift-giving playbook? Here are the best gifts to split between one, two or more.“Record players, retro-style tech, digital photo frames and throwback toys and games are popular nostalgic toys,” Adar said.

“Younger shoppers especially are drawn to anything with a vintage feel.”A stylish turntable is a thoughtful present for the music lover who appreciates a little nostalgia with their favorite albums.With bookshelf speakers and Bluetooth connectivity, it brings the warmth of vinyl to their home while keeping their listening options open.Few gifts feel as personal as a frame filled with favorite memories, from family milestones to candid moments with friends.

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