Craiglist.com and Ebay.com both have new and used products. You can find used products and make them seem new. Craigslist.com has more than 25 million classified ads that are posted each month. If you know how to shop on Craiglist.com, you can save a lot of money. Most listings on Craigslist.com include phones, a price, and a way to contact the seller. Be weary of things that look "too good to be true" as some hawking companies have started taking advantage of it. If you are shopping for toys on Craigslist.com, you need to be concerned with safety. With all the product recalls nowadays, you need to steer clear of any toy that could definitely hurt a child. Any toy that can be put in a child's mouth should not be purchased. Even if you cleaned the toy, you really don't know where it has been if it is not sealed in its original packaging.

When you shop online, you want to protect yourself from frauds and scams. On Craigslist.com, you need to click "avoid scams & fraud" when you first get on the page. Ebay.com comes with built-in buyer protections, seller ratings, and a PayPal payment system that protects your money.

Craigslist.com is organized as a push down list. This means that the new ads will go on top and push the older ads down. Ebay.com is also organized in the same manner. You can specify how you would like items to be organized on Ebay.com, by price, time, etc. As a seller on Ebay.com, you can specify to display your ad for 7 days or 14. Craiglist.com will automatically expire an ad after 8 days, unless it is renewed by the seller.

Holiday gifts on Ebay.com and Craiglist.com can both be found in several different categories. Both companies have a search engine feature and you can click on any category to narrow down your search. With both search engines, you can narrow it down to your state and closet distance to your home. To use the search engine, think about several keywords that describe the item you are searching for. A digital camera can be found under a few different categories such as "digital camera, camera, new camera, Nikon camera, etc." When you find an item, you can easily contact the seller via email and ask them about the item if you would like more information.

There are other factors to take in mind when you are holiday shopping. First, make your list of everyone you would like to buy a holiday gift for. Second, write down 2 or 3 things about this person, for example, "Aaron likes to play Xbox, watch movies, and run; Britney likes clothing, fashion magazines, and traveling." Once you have a listing of all the people you are shopping for and a few things about them, it will help you narrow your search for the perfect gift. You can use the search engines to find gifts, for the computer geek in your life, simply type in "gifts for the tech-savvy person" and you will have several listings appear that are filled with different presents for this person.

If you are unsure of what to buy anyone, a gift card or gift basket is always a safe gift. A gift card allows this person to choose any present they want, and it saves them time returning your present if they don't like it. Gift baskets are easy and can be filled with tons of things that are geared toward this person. You can purchase a gift basket filled with candies, lotions, or anything you can think of.

Here are some tips to help you get started with your holiday shopping:

Gifts for the co-workers
Keep the gifts for your co-workers simple and inexpensive. You have a lot of people to buy for and it can quickly add up if you try to personalize each present. You might have some co-workers who are on a diet and are trying hard to stick to it during the holiday season that is full of tasty treats. Instead of a gift basket filled with goodies, try giving them small gift baskets that have body products like shampoo, conditioner, soaps, etc. Magazine subscriptions to Sports Illustrated and other magazines are pretty cheap and you can purchase several of these for your male co-workers who are sports enthusiasts. Donating money to charitable organizations in the name of your co-workers is another nice gift and helps those around the world that have more urgent needs.

A great gift for your boss is a golfing gift certificate. You can also purchase desktop game boards like bowling, golf, chess, and magnetic fishing. A dartboard is another great idea to give your boss and can be purchased for $30. Some bosses have pictures of their children and pets. If your boss is one of these, consider giving them a gift card to a movie or to a play center. If they have animals, a bag of treats for the pet is a great way to show your boss you pay attention.

Gifts for adult women
Shopping for the perfect holiday gift for an adult woman is pretty simple with a little thought. You can get a great spa day package for $100. This is a great way to allow her to relax and get some time to herself. If you can't afford a complete spa package, consider purchasing just the pedicure or manicure. A make-over can also be a great gift for the tired mom who would like a new look.

Jewelry is an easy gift for any woman. If you have children, consider purchasing a necklace that has all the birthstones of her children. You can find nice jewelry from Amazon.com for $30 or more. It just depends on your budget and how fancy you want to get with the jewelry.

If the person you are shopping for is above 50, all they really want is time with their children and grandchildren. How about planning a vacation for the whole family to spend together? Cruises often offer package deals to families who book for more than one person.

Gifts for adult men
Most men enjoy sports, so tickets to your local sports team is a great idea. If you don't have a team close, a gift subscription to ESPN the magazine or Sports Illustrated will suffice. You can even purchase extra features on your television, like MLB extra innings, the NFL package with his favorite team, etc. A jersey of his favorite player is another gift to give him along with tickets to the game.

Some men aren't into sports, so you can always find other gifts. If the man you are shopping for likes music, how about tickets to the local symphony or concert of his choice?

Gifts for teens
Let's face it; teens are often the hardest people to shop for. Right now, reading has become quite popular for many teens to do popular books by Stephanie Meyer and Carl Deuker. The Twilight Books by Meyer are a great gift for teen girls and any of the books by Carl Deuker are wonderful for teen boys. Deuker's books often discuss the challenges many teen boys face and focus it on a sport theme like basketball, running, etc.

Gift cards are an easy option for teens, as it allows them to go to the store and find whatever they want. If you aren't sure of what video games they already have, buy a gift card to Best Buy and let them pick it out themselves.

Gifts for kids
Kids are usually one of the easiest groups to please on your holiday shopping list. Right now, Guitar Hero and Dance, Dance Revolution are quite popular among kids and they encourage exercise. A Nintendo Wii is a great investment for kids as all the games require them to move and use cognitive thinking skills.

A trampoline is another fun gift for kids that can be shared with the whole family. You can also purchase a pool that is big enough for everyone to use as well.