Everybody knows somebody who is difficult to buy for. When it comes to their birthday, Christmas or in fact any significant event that is traditionally accompanied by a token of your affection, sourcing the perfect gift can feel like an impossible task.
 
The internet is a great place to start. Simply type “exclusive gifts” into a search engine and you’ll find there are already companies out there who know exactly what you’re looking for, even if you don’t.
 
One such company is 20ltd, which describes itself as an "etailer of authentic, ingenious, beautiful and unexpected things". Selling no more than 20 items at a time, each product is exclusive to 20ltd and not sold anywhere else. Items are also limited in availability, and when one sells out it is replaced by something equally usual. Recent items have included a Bisazza mosaic of Napoleon at £13,785 (edition of 20), an iconoclast motorcycle by Ecosse at £44,000 (edition of 11) and a women's black vinyl and lycra swimsuit by Brazilian designer Adriana Degreas for £350 (edition of 20). 
 
So if when it comes to your loved ones it’s more than the thought that counts, you might find you’ll be able to source the ideal offering without even having to leave the comfort of your home.

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