Wisheo

Have you ever tried to purchase a gift for someone by getting a group of people to pitch in some money? Speaking from experience, I can say that this can be a nightmare. Your intentions may be good, but when money and a number of people are involved, things get tricky. Someone may tell you that they’re going to give you some money, but actually receiving that money is a whole separate story. Wisheo makes organizing group gifts less of a hassle.

The service isn’t limited to collecting money to use for someone else because you can actually also use it as a wishlist for yourself if you’re selfishly inclined. Wisheo has partnered with some of the top online retailers to offer easy access to thousands of products, so as long as there’s enough participation you’ll be able to reach your goal. The contributions are collected through PayPal, which makes perfect sense. I usually do my best to avoid group gifts, but the next time someone recommends giving one, I’m going to try to remember to suggest that we use Wisheo.