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Need a Last-Minute Gift? Here Are 8 Amazing Craigslist Christmas Finds

You promised yourself this year would be different. But just like that, it's less than a week to Christmas and not only do you have no Christmas gifts, you have no ideas for Christmas gifts either. Now you're sweating it, haphazardly shopping online in hopes of last minute deals. But the thing is, even if you find the perfect Christmas gifts right now, they likely wouldn't make it to your doorstep in time to matter--or, at the very least, you'll be paying a pretty penny for the privilege. Once again the ghosts of Christmas's past are dragging their balls and chains through your holiday spirit, bemoaning your penchants for procrastination.

All hope is not lost, however. You could brave the mall for last minute gift ideas, hoping inspiration will strike somewhere between your third and fourth soft pretzel. You could take to online shopping too, hoping some coupon code will deliver on its promise for a last minute deal and guaranteed shipping. But resigning yourself to such fates is sure to make for a poor Christmas shopping experience; and it's risky--there's no saying your efforts will be rewarded with anything but a headache.

You need gifts in hand, and you need them fast.

There is another way. There's a magical online universe where you can find virtually anything, pick it up yourself often that same day, and negotiate the price tag to borderline shameful lows. Craigslist isn't new, of course, but in my opinion it is grossly underutilized for Christmas shopping purposes, especially by those who have put off the practice to this point and are now in desperate need of ideas.

In an effort to help you through your last minute shopping shame, I've compiled a number of barnbuster deals going down on Boston's Craigslist page right now. This is not your ordinary holiday fare. These are gifts for the special someone on your list who wouldn't be satisfied with just any video game or Christmas ornament; someone who appreciates the finer things in life. Like an autographed Drew Bledsoe figurine. Or a free boat.