The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.The holidays are a time of happiness, when friends and family come together to reminisceover the past whilemaking new memories for the future, to share meals and laughs, and to exchange gifts chosen with loving care.The holiday season can also be pretty damned expensive, what with all the travel, the wining and dining, the fancy clothes, and of course those aforementioned gifts, which can add up fast in terms of damage to your bank account.But hey, isn't it the thought that counts' Yes is the answer, especially if the person receiving the gift thinks said item was quite expensive. This year, if you want to give your family members, friends, or co-workers some great gifts that look pricey but are actually quite affordable, you're in the right place.We've chosen a list of 15 great gifts that look expensive but are all under $50. And don't worry, we take the time to actually test and research these things, and alwaysrecommend items we personally own, use, and love. In other words, these "cheap gifts" are only cheap in terms of price.Having trouble finding a gift for everyone on your list'Check out all our 2017 holiday gift guides on Insider Picks.SEE ALSO:100 hot tech gifts under $100Armitron Men's Steel Bracelet WatchTheArmitron Men's 20/4935 Steel Bracelet Watch is imbued with classic style, from its silver-toned steel band to the Roman numerals on the dark 41 millimeter face. The watch looks as good as many chronometers that cost10 times as much money, and it keeps time as well, too, thanks to a Japanese quartz movement.This day/date bracelet watch will keep the gentleman who wears it on time and looking sharp, yet it will only set the gift buyer back by about $19. That's a deal you can set your watch to. (Yes, the puns are cheap, too.)Buy the Armitron Men's 20/4935 Steel Bracelet Watch on Amazon for $19Happy Sales Green Reed Sake SetThis five-piece Sake set from Happy Sales comes in a pleasing jade green color with a painted reed motif adorning the four cups and the server. It makes a handsome display piece laidout on a bar, windowsill, or kitchen counter, and is also a perfectly functional set that can be used to serve Sake, tea, liquor, or other beverages.The cups and pitcher are microwave and dishwasher safe, so your giftee shouldn't be afraid to make use of them regularly. They also shouldn't be aware thatthe set costs less than $20. The Happy Sales Green Reed Sake Set shipsin a handsome gift box, so it's ready for you to wrap and give.Buy the Happy Sales Green Reed Sake Set on Amazon for $20Hisdern Tie and Handkerchief SetWith a matching tie and pocket square, a man looks great whether he's heading to the office in the morning or heading out for an evening on the town. Hisdern offers a matching tie and handkerchief set that dresses up any outfit forjust$11. There are more than a dozen different prints available, from plaids to polka dots to stripes to squares, so you can easily pick out the perfect upscale accessory for your gift recipient.Made from genuine silk, the ties are a 59-inch length and measure 3.4-inches at their widest. The handkerchiefs are10 inches square and are perfect for a breast pocket when folded over twice. Speaking as a man who has lots of ties but seldom finds the perfect match for the outfit, believe me:A great tie is a great gift, not a cop out. An added pocket square only sweetens the deal.Buy a Hisdern Tie and Handkerchief Set on Amazon for $11See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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