Minutes later, teens congregated around a life-sized Justin Bieber cutout in the fragrance department where the gift sets were displayed.

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FareTrade Fare Trade NYC is a collective of New York artisans who are offering gift sets that feature compatible products from members.

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Here's the key: When the grantor sets up the trust, the IRSfixes the value of his gift based on the assumption that the trust will earn a modest return--about 7.5%, but the IRS-set rate fluctuates with interest rates.

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If "The Sopranos: The Complete Series" is the jewel among this season's box sets, it is far from the only example of what's become a prime gift for the gift-giving season.

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