It always lands on one lonely soul to pick a gift when friends go in together.  And it's always a challenge.  Whether it's a wedding, birth-day, graduation, or best "creative director" day (that's my title) it's a pain to find something good.  

Contest

Think of the best gift for us to go in on for so and so.

Judging

Price range is right (20%)

So and so would really like that ( 40%)

It's memorable and lasting (40%) 

Prize

Person who thinks of winning idea doesn't have to pay a share.