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It's always someone's Birthday. If not it's Christmas, or Mother's Day or Second Cousin On Your Father's Side's Day. What's for sure is that you need somewhere to buy presents and you're stuck on Campus.

What you need to do is order them off the Internet.

Is it safe? Just as safe as buying stuff over the phone. Check that the site you're ordering from has an SSL secure server. In addition, many sites are getting external verification. This means that they will display a logo from whoever is supplying the verification. One example is the Which? Web Trader code of practice, run by the Consumer's Association. If you have doubts about a site, don't buy.

A good place to start is Chiasmus. They have a well-designed web site and stock sensibly priced gifts. They should have something to appeal to everyone. Who doesn't need a mobile phone alert keyring? Even if you don't have a mobile phone they look really good!

If you can afford it you can always buy your parents a new car. Or perhaps they may be persuaded to buy you one? University staff wondering what to spend their pay award on now have the perfect answer. Take a look and dream.

HotBox

For gadgets and cool stuff

For educational toys plus lots of robots

Watches are always good presents, especially for yourself

Why pay full price to smell nice?

If you already know the work of the designer Rennie Mackintosh you will love this online store.