> 7. Don’t buy CDs for people. They have Spotify. Buy them merch from a band they like instead. It’s more personal and the band gets more money. I'd generalize

> 7. Don’t buy CDs for people. They have Spotify. Buy them merch from a band they like instead. It’s more personal and the band gets more money. I'd generalize that a bit: don't just pick gifts from someone's profession or passion, if you are not familiar with that field. Even if you buy a merch, they might already have a same one. Instead, ask the giftee what they wants, or ask another professional, or offer a gift card of a shop frequented by the them.