When someone can buy anything they want, more stuff is the wrong answer. The move is to give something they would not buy for themselves: an experience, a small luxury they will use up, or a gesture that means something. None of it adds to a shelf.
Our picks
An experience (a tasting, a class, tickets to something they love)~$120
a memory, not more clutter
A high-end consumable (small-batch coffee, a great bottle, fine chocolate)~$60
luxury they will actually use up
A donation to a cause they care about, in their name~$75
meaning beats another object
A genuinely premium version of something everyday~$90
the upgrade they would never buy themselves
A handwritten note about why they matter to you~$8
the one thing money cannot buy
Never miss the moment
Add the people who matter once. Otto reminds you in time, suggests gifts like these, and can even send them for you.
Default to experiences and consumables. They leave no clutter and feel generous.
A donation in their name lands well with people who already have enough.
The note is doing more work here than the gift. Make it specific.
Frequently asked
What do you get someone who has everything?
Skip objects. An experience, a high-end consumable they will use up, or a donation in their name all feel generous without adding clutter. A specific handwritten note is the part they keep.
What is a good gift for a hard-to-shop-for person?
Something they would not buy for themselves: tickets to an experience, a premium everyday upgrade, or a meaningful donation, paired with a personal note.
How does Otto help me actually send these gifts?
Add the person once with their date and a budget, and Otto reminds you in time, suggests ideas like these, and (if you turn it on) can send the gift for you automatically so you never miss the moment.
Prices are typical estimates and will vary by retailer. Otto may earn a small
margin on gifts you choose to send through the app, which keeps reminders and suggestions free.