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most dramatic growth in online sales last year came among older Americans, who spent an estimated $4 billion a year on toys and games for their grandchildren.
Increasingly, Grandma and Grandpa are getting computer-friendly to stay in touch with their far-flung children. It's no surprise they're getting more comfortable with online shopping, too.
Major toy sites such as Amazon and eToys provide a real service by making it easy to find gifts for a particular age group. Got a 7-year-old boy on your list? EToys' suggestions include a portable microscope/telescope combination called MegaScope ($19.99) or the 1960s flashback inflatable bubble chair ($14.99).
Shopping for a 4-year-old? You'll feel a little nostalgic at the idea of buying a classic Radio Flyer tricycle ($59.99).
New to the online shopping experience? Stick with names you know — the sites of "real" stores such as you might see at a major shopping mall, or
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