Holiday Gift suggestions for a scuba diver

[305scuba]

I'm lucky enough to have in-laws that ask what we want for Christmas gifts, and since I am a new diver, and don't really know yet what's useful and what's not, I thought I'd ask the board-

What diving gifts have you received that you actually liked and used?

I am asking for ideas beyond the basic equipment of BCD, reg set up, dive computer, maks/fins/snorkel, as these items are very personal, and are probably covered by other forum threads. I'm asking about accessories and other gear.

Please categorize your gifts in the following price ranges:

$10-$50
$50 - $100
$100-$200
over $250

I look forward to hearing your ideas!

[Cave Diver]

I've received very few diving gifts that I liked. Mainly because the gifts have come from non-divers who don't really understand exactly what type of diving I do. All though their intentions have been well meaning, I usually just ended up with a bunch of stuff I couldn't use.

One thing that I have enjoyed getting is books, and I've handed out lists in the past with some books I wanted.

Here are a couple of threads on good dive books:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/186707-diving-books-movies.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/198364-what-your-favorite-diving-books-tales-high-seas.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/264657-recommend-good-dive-book.html

If I needed any type of major gear, I might suggest being given gift certificates that I could apply to the cost.

Diving T-shirts may be another option: AOSHIRTS.COM (http://www.aoshirts.com/)

Personally, I think a lot of the other "accessories" are just fluff that get sold to new divers who don't know better, but that's a whole 'nother thread. ;)

[Dustinh]

Books and dive themed apparel are always good.

A while back my family paid for the yearly overhauls for all of my gear. That was more valuable to me than another snorkel keeper or bottle of mask defog.

[Pelagicsal]

Some of the online sites offer wish lists that you can share through links to the lists... I often set up some for my family to peruse at holiday time.

[Gunther49]

Ask them to give gift certificate at you favorite Dive Shop, if they are local.
or @ your favorite online Dive Retailer if they are not. Works for me