The challenge of finding the perfect present for any occasion can be a difficult&#;but deeply rewarding&#;task. It isn&#;t just about trying to impress your recipient with something pricey (though a higher-end gift certainly will be appreciated), but it&#;s also about discovering an item that captures a shared interest or offers something that&#;s missing from their life. A gift that&#;s small or useful can have just as much impact as something extravagant when it shows that you&#;re paying attention and you genuinely care.
From Amazon's selection of unique gifts to W&P's eco-conscious homewares, here are 40 of the best ... [+] places to shop for gifts online.
ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERSOf course, knowing where to find that one standout item isn&#;t always simple. So to make your shopping journey a little easier, we&#;ve compiled a list of the 40 best places to shop for gifts online, from unexpected and quirky gift shops to convenient and hassle-free websites, as well as small businesses and eco-conscious and sustainable retailers you&#;ll want to support all year round. If gifting is a love language, show everyone on your list how fluent you really are.
Nordstrom
Prices: Starting at $10 | Shipping: Free standard shipping on all orders; expedited shipping starts at $12
Nordstrom&#;s iconic silver gift box is all your recipient needs to see to know they&#;re getting something good. The beloved department store has offered stylish, sophisticated gifts for over a century, and it has practically every category locked down, from skincare to shoes to useful home goods like room diffusers or luxe scented candles. Scroll through Nordstrom&#;s gift guides for inspiration&#;you&#;re sure to find something they&#;ll treasure, whether you&#;re shopping for a wedding gift or birthday present.
BaubleBar
Prices: Starting at $4 | Shipping: Free shipping on continental US orders over $75
With personalized gifts including tennis bracelets, nameplate necklaces, friendship bracelets, initialed rings and more, BaubleBar is a crowd-pleasing shopping destination for extra-special birthdays, Mother&#;s Day gifts and anniversaries. Add your giftee&#;s first name or initials on almost everything on the site, which also includes non-jewelry items, like blankets, cases and hairbrushes. We also love that you can purchase a gift box at checkout in the event that you&#;ll be sending something special from afar.
Shutterfly
Prices: Starting at $7 | Shipping: Options and pricing vary by item
Not everyone takes the time to remove photos from their phones and actually print out the physical copies. Go the extra mile and share your recipient&#;s favorite images on everyday products like blankets, coffee mugs, puzzles, t-shirts and even custom children&#;s books. Any of the aforementioned are sure to be a hit with grandparents, parents, pet parents and engaged or married couples.
Amazon
Prices: Starting at $5 | Shipping: Free two-day shipping on most items available with an Amazon Prime subscription
If time is of the essence, you can&#;t go wrong with Amazon. One of the speediest retailers around&#;at least when it comes to shipping&#;Amazon is home to everything from the truly strange to the truly genius, but you have to look carefully for it. Thankfully, the retailer makes it easy to find the perfect present with its handy gift finder, which is broken down by occasion, interest, recipient and more.
Wild One
Prices: Starting at $8 | Shipping: Free shipping on continental US orders over $75
The dog parent on your list deserves products that look stylish without skimping on quality or comfort for the number one on their list. Wild One offers an array of leashes, collars and toys in a rainbow of classic and seasonal colors, from muted tones to neon brights. You'll also find natural shampoos, wipes, vet-approved supplements and transparently sourced treats, all housed in equally stylish packaging.
Etsy
Prices: Starting at $6 | Shipping: Options and pricing vary by seller
A well-known online destination for artisan goods, Etsy should be your first stop for unique, thoughtful gifts. Pick up a framed print inspired by your giftee&#;s favorite TV show, a jewelry box personalized with their initials or a custom leather keychain. There&#;s a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind, made-with-love gifts for anyone and everyone just waiting to be found. Take note that all Etsy sellers set their own processing times and shipping options, so allow for extra time for custom items.
Sephora
Prices: Starting at $4 | Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $50 for Sephora Beauty Insiders and gift-card holders
Whether you&#;re shopping for a makeup enthusiast, skincare aficionado or mane master, Sephora offers the best of the best beauty sets from all the top brands (especially around the holidays). And if you don&#;t have a beauty lover on your list, these sets make for the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to some self-care staples for a fraction of the price.
Pascal Official
Prices: Starting at $80 | Shipping: Free standard shipping with orders more than $100
Lab-grown diamonds are on the rise lately because they boast the same shine, luxury feel, and physical and chemical properties as mined stones&#;sans the harmful environment for miners. Pascal's dazzling gemstones are engineered in a lab meant to mimic the conditions in which stones naturally develop beneath the Earth&#;s crust. This particular tennis bracelet features lab-grown 1.5mm diamonds set in 18kt gold vermeil for $995; the brand estimates the same design would be valued at $7,960 with traditionally mined diamonds.
Gopuff
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that allows you to send and receive any of its 4,000 products in mere minutes thanks to the company&#;s hundreds of local micro-fulfillment centers across the US and UK. Chances are, no matter where you&#;re ordering from or sending to, it has stock nearby ready to go. While the platform is a go-to for getting snacks, cold medicine or household goods at all hours of the day and night, we love sending a ready-made cocktail or Insta-worthy bottle of liquor to a friend in need at the drop of a hat.
Bath & Body Works
Prices: Starting at $7 | Shipping: Starts at $6.99
Bath & Body Works has long been the go-to shopping destination for every occasion from birthdays to Christmas because it offers endless gift options for the whole family starting at under $10. The brand&#;s three-wick candles are always a crowd-pleaser, its mini gift sets make great stocking stuffers and party favors and the limited-edition wallflower air freshener plug-ins are fabulous collectibles. But by far the best part is almost every set comes packaged in a giftable box or bag, and for those that don&#;t, Bath & Body Works sells the gift bags for every occasion.
Miiriya
Prices: Starting at $3 | Shipping: Options vary by seller
Miiriya is an online marketplace for Black-owned businesses, run by visionary Lamine Loco. The platform marries the artistic with the convenient, so you don&#;t have to go searching around on other sites to support Black businesses and find unique goods. Follow individual vendors or browse through each of the site&#;s many categories to find the perfect present. Similar to Etsy, each vendor on the platform has their own policies about processing and shipping, so read carefully before purchasing.
West Elm
Prices: Starting at $10.50 | Shipping: Starts at $4.95
We all know and love West Elm for its modern take on furniture and décor, but ahead of the fall and winter season, don&#;t sleep on the retailer&#;s holiday section for a wonderful array of hostess gifts. Surprise your friends, especially the ones with a talent for entertaining, with festive new home accessories that more or less force them to invite you over for a spirited party. Think sparkling cocktail glasses, beautiful marble coasters, reclaimed wood charcuterie boards and more.
Bloomscape
Prices: Starting at $39 | Shipping: Plant-friendly shipping is free on orders $75 and up and $7 for anything less
A houseplant is the gift that says &#;I trust in your ability to keep this living thing alive as a testament to our love and friendship.&#; Thankfully, Bloomscape has an entire section devoted to low-maintenance plants that make a great present for even the non-green thumbs among us. Pair your plant of choice with one of its signature ecopots, and you&#;ll have a budding gardener on your hands in no time.
Goldbelly
Prices: Starting at $25 | Shipping: Options may vary by restaurant and region
You probably can&#;t make them their favorite home-cooked dinner or dessert, but you can gift them a delicious meal from Goldbelly, which is almost the same thing. Goldbelly partners with restaurants across the US to send delivery-friendly food items anywhere in the country. That means small businesses and local spots have the opportunity to reach a nationwide audience (which was a saving grace for many during the pandemic), and your giftee gets a memorable lunch, dinner or snack with no effort on their part.
VERISHOP
Prices: Starting at $6 | Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $35; $5.99 standard shipping for all others
Verishop has endless gift options for everyone on your list, but we particularly love how it features an eclectic lineup for up-and-coming brands in all product categories. Chic home goods meet edgy tech devices meet soothing spa products at this one-stop shop for unique gifts. It&#;s the perfect place to start thinking ahead for birthdays, anniversaries and the holidays.
Homesick
Prices: Starting at $34 | Shipping: Free shipping on orders of two candles or more
Homesick is best known for its destination candles, which thoughtfully evoke the scent of your favorite city or country in wax form. But aside from the tons of special-occasion candles to commemorate a move, wedding, birthday, promotion and more, it also boasts a collection of diffusers and car fresheners. Some are customizable with a personalized handwritten message, like the Let&#;s Toast candle, so you can really make it your own. Each candle burns for 60 to 80 hours and is made of nontoxic, natural soy wax infused with the Homesick&#;s own blend of fragrance oils.
Linoto
Prices: Starting at $8 | Shipping: Free on orders over $100 within the continental United States
Jason Evege began making linen sheets out of his apartment in , when he was frustrated by the lack of linen bedding options available in the United States. That eventually turned into Linoto, which has since fulfilled over 10,000 orders of affordable, handmade linen goods, sourced from Italy and Belgium and made in the brand&#;s workshop in upstate New York. Its artisan sheets, towels and napkins make wonderful housewarming gifts that will last for years to come.
Atlas Coffee Club/Facebook
Prices: Gift subscriptions start at $60 | Shipping: Available on a monthly or bi-weekly subscription basis
You can&#;t go wrong gifting your coffee-obsessed loved one a monthly delivery of high-quality roasts from around the globe. Atlas Coffee Club sources single-origin coffee beans from the world&#;s preeminent coffee producers, like Guatemala, Kenya, Indonesia and Ethiopia, and ships them to your door each month. Each package includes a postcard with information about the roast, along with serving suggestions and tasting notes. It&#;s a special treat for coffee lovers who won&#;t be able to find these blends at their local grocery store. Have a tea lover on your list? The Atlas Tea Club offers a similar subscription for tea drinkers.
W&P
Prices: Starting at $7 | Shipping: Free for orders over $50 within the continental United States; $5 for orders less than $50
Simply put, W&P makes being eco-friendly chic. It offers sustainable replacements for commonly used plastic kitchen items, like ziplock bags, water bottles, storage bowls and more. Personalized engraved monograms and messages are also available on select items, so you can make sure no one will steal your recipient&#;s precious water bottle or wineglass.
Diaspora Co.
Prices: Starting at $10 | Shipping: Free for orders over $65
Diaspora Co. reimagines what the spice market would look like without the influence of colonialism. Founded in , it sources fresh, single-origin spices from farms across India, resulting in ethical, flavorful spices to dress up your favorite dishes. For gifting, we recommend building your own six-pack, so you can fully customize the kit with the spices your recipient will love and use most.
East Fork
Prices: Starting at $18 | Shipping: Ground shipping available within the continental US
North Carolina-based ceramics company East Fork makes stunning kitchenware that adds subtle personality to any dinner table. This is not the kind of china you&#;ll want to reserve for special occasions: The ceramic plates and bowls are dishwasher- and microwave-safe and suitable for everyday use. Choose from various pottery forms or give the gift of a complete dinner set as a wedding or anniversary present. The company is also a Certified B Corporation, which means it meets high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency across areas including employee benefits and supply chain practices.
Brightland
Prices: Starting at $22 | Shipping: Standard shipping is free on orders over $65
Olive oil is the foundation of so many meals, so make sure you&#;re springing for the good stuff. Brightland, a BIPOC- and woman-owned company based in California, offers transparently produced extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar from family farms, packaged carefully to lock in flavor and keep it fresh. Give the gift of its antioxidant-rich duo with a monthly olive oil subscription, which will bring a whole new dimension to any home chef&#;s meals.
Society6
Prices: Starting at $19 | Shipping: Earn free shipping when you sign up to receive automated text messages
Society6 exists as a free platform for artists to share and sell their work. The designs can be printed on just about anything you can imagine for your home, from jigsaw puzzles to pillows to yoga mats. Every purchase benefits the artist who designed the product, so you can enjoy supporting a talented creator and giving a fabulous gift all in one.
Lockwood Shop
Prices: Starting at $2 | Shipping: Free US shipping on orders over $50
Lockwood is a beloved Queens-based décor and lifestyle shop with an emphasis on local and up-and-coming brands. Here you&#;ll find charming odes to New York as well as a collection of eclectic products like colorful jewelry, baby gear, clever mugs and so many more gift options. Shop its bundles to find the perfect present for everyone on your list from co-workers to neighbors.
Coming Soon
Prices: Starting at $2 | Shipping: Available to ship worldwide, with free in-store pickup at their New York retail shop
Coming Soon is where you&#;ll find furniture, décor and a selection of the most vibrant gifts around. Founded by Helena Barquet and Fabiana Faria in , the shop melds creativity, color and style into its highly curated collection. Whatever the occasion, you&#;ll find something original and eye-catching in every shade of the rainbow, like this abstract mirror to liven up your living space or a multipurpose dish shaped like a bathing lady.
Anthropologie
Prices: Starting at $6 | Shipping: Free shipping on orders of $150 or more for AnthroPerks members; standard shipping starts at $4.95 on all other orders
For chic, bohemian-inspired décor and gifts, look no further than Anthropologie. Treasures overflow in the home gifts section, where you can find artfully made goodies with personality and flair. Check out its selection of monogrammed goods for an extra-personal touch for any occasion.
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Béis
Prices: Starting at $18 | Shipping: Options and pricing vary by item
We wouldn&#;t be surprised if the jet-setter on your list has a virtual shopping cart full of Beis picks&#;because each item flawlessly bridges the gap between style and function. Whether it&#;s the brand&#;s packing cubes, a travel jewelry box, a weekender bag, a backpack or a suitcase, you&#;ll be sure to impress any traveler with a gift from Beis.
MINNA
Prices: Starting at $17 | Shipping: Domestic and international shipping options available
Radical transparency in retail can be hard to find, but Minna sets the bar for a brand of global origins with ethical practices. It partners with artisans and makers across Latin America as well as established US-based artists to offer tasteful home and lifestyle goods, many of which are handmade. Sort by category or country of origin, and find a one-of-a-kind gift they&#;ll cherish forever.
Areaware
Prices: Starting at $7 | Shipping: Free shipping on continental US orders over $50
If your family is a puzzle family, look no further than Areaware for a range of quirky food-inspired puzzles that make for great conversation pieces. Beyond brainteasers, the site is loaded with a variety of toys, games and crafts for kids (and adults) of all ages&#;or you can opt for gifting a funky candle or vase instead. Whatever you choose, Areaware gifts bring the fun to any birthday or gift exchange.
AAKS
Prices: Starting at $57 | Shipping: Free on all orders
Ghana-based designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi created AAKS as a celebration of traditional weaving techniques and a means to provide sustainable employment in the region. It makes stunning lamps, baskets and bags that take a week or more to weave by hand and ship worldwide. Each piece is uniquely crafted with care, and would make an incredible addition to a colorful home.
Rubirosa
Prices: Starting at $30 | Shipping: Starts at $9.99
The popular pantry line from NYC&#;s Rubirosa restaurant delivers signature ingredients used in the restaurant&#;s most famed dishes directly to your dining room table. Perfect for the foodie&#;and specifically the pasta lover&#;in your life, Rubirosa makes it easy to shop quality pasta kits, including a variety of pasta shapes, sauces and olive oil that make at-home cooking and dining both simple and delicious.
Jungalow
Prices: Starting at $10 | Shipping: Standard shipping is available for all US orders
If your recipient&#;s space more closely resembles a greenhouse than a home, complement their greenery with a gift from Jungalow. Founder and creative director Justina Blakeney uses the most sustainable processing and packaging options possible to make and ship wallpaper, textiles, home décor and more from the brand&#;s Los Angeles headquarters. Many pieces are designed in-house from Blakeney's artwork and others are made by a rotating selection of artists, but all share an affinity for color and bold patterns. Jungalow is known for its limited-edition art prints, so if you have your eye on something, it&#;s best to get your hands on it while it&#;s still available.
Target
Prices: Starting at $1 | Shipping: Options and pricing vary by item
As if you don&#;t already spend enough time at your local Target, keep this shopping destination in your back pocket when you&#;re running to an event and refuse to arrive empty-handed. It&#;s packed with anything you&#;d ever want to gift anyone on your list, from candles to shaving kits to toys for kids, gifts for pets, electronics, gift cards, edible treats and more. Bonus: You can also snag wrapping paper, gift bags and greeting cards from the same place to complete your gift. Curbside pickup options make the entire shopping experience pretty much as fuss-free as it gets.
ban.do
Prices: Starting at $4 | Shipping: $6.95 standard shipping for US orders under $75. Free shipping on orders over $75.
We all have that person on our list who refuses to settle for anything less than blinged-out, rainbow-colored, oversized, themed or kitschy. Ban.do is the place to shop for their gift. The online retailer is packed with sculptural lamps, funky candles, disco balls in various shapes and colors and so much more. Plus, we love how Ban.do consistently teams up with independent artists and companies to share the spotlight.
TJ Maxx
Prices: Starting at $4 | Shipping: Starts at $9.99
If you&#;re unsure of what to gift the fashion lover in your life, you can&#;t go wrong with a trip to T.J.Maxx. Its unlimited accessory options, from jewelry to handbags and designer pieces on a budget, make it impossible to select a subpar gift. And while you&#;re at it, you can stock up some beauty products, kitchen appliances, tech gadgets and home essentials for yourself or anyone else on your list in a single trip.
Pottery Barn Kids
Prices: Starting at $10 | Shipping: Options and pricing vary by item
Whether you&#;re shopping for personalized items for newborns, Montessori-style activities for toddlers or learning toys for school-aged kids, Pottery Barn Kids has it all. And the lineup is also so beautifully curated, we can&#;t find a single item that will cramp their parents&#; style. Speaking of style: You&#;ll also find a bevy of monogrammed and embroidered kids&#; décor, like mini sofas and linens, to outfit any nursery or playroom.
The Home Depot
Prices: Starting at $10 | Shipping: Free standard delivery on appliance purchases of $396
Stocked with kitchenware and tableware, bedding and linens, wall décor and cleaning supplies, don&#;t pass up shopping The Home Depot for gift items. It&#;s the power tool gift sets, in particular, that we flock to for the DIYers on our list. You can stock up on everything they&#;ll need to build a tiny home or shed, for instance&#;like saws, drills, a grinder and a sander&#;at an unbeatable value, like this 12-piece set that will save you over $200.
Happy Planner
Prices: Starting at $5 | Shipping: Ground shipping is free for orders over $100, and $4.95 to $7.95 for all orders under $100
Happy Planner&#;s line of customizable disc-bound planners, notebooks, journals, stickers and accessories has garnered it hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram&#;and resulted in one sold-out launch after another. The brand carries everything the planner (and even non-planner) needs to stay on track. It offers themed collections, like for workout enthusiasts, homemakers, minimalists and more, artist collaborations and even an ongoing partnership with Disney.
The use of gift cards for our daily transactions has successfully truncated the need for cash or even bank cards for many reasons.
Gift cards are simply digital assets in the form of gift vouchers preloaded with a certain amount of money which can be used to make in-store transactions.
Businesses have largely adopted the use of gift cards for their brands and this has in turn increased their brand awareness and sales revenue.
Gift cards also help users to make a good budget and stick to their budget in the store since the amount of money in the gift voucher is limited.
In this modern time, you may not need to rack your brain trying to figure out the best gift item to get for your loved ones on their special occasions such as weddings, birthdays etc. A simple gift card of any good brand and a considerable amount will be the best gift you might get them. When they redeem the card in the store, they can get the gift item of their choice.
Research by Credit Summit has shown that about $21 billion go unspent every year. Truly, most people do not use their gift cards until they are misplaced or lost.
However, gift cards do not waste, even if you don&#;t want to use them in the store, you can still sell the gift cards for cash or cryptocurrency on reliable online gift card trading platforms.
You can see that gift cards are real digital assets you don&#;t want to miss out on. Let&#;s discuss the many places you can buy gift cards if you are in the USA.
There are two major ways to buy gift cards in the USA. You can either use physical stores or you can buy from online stores. Whichever route you choose to take, make sure you choose a reliable platform. Let&#;s discuss the most reputable places to buy gift cards in the USA.
Walmart sells gift cards for many popular retailers, restaurants, and brands.
Physical and digital options are available.
Walmart discounts select gift cards during certain times of the year.
Target offers a variety of gift cards for retailers, restaurants, and entertainment.
Physical and digital options are available.
Target often runs promotions where you can receive a free gift card with a purchase.
CVS sells gift cards for various retailers and brands, as well as their own branded gift cards.
Physical options are available.
CVS offers their ExtraCare Rewards program, where you can earn rewards for purchasing gift cards
Walgreens sells gift cards for various retailers and brands, as well as their own branded gift cards.
Physical options are available.
Walgreens offers full rewards for purchasing gift cards.
Best Buy offers gift cards for electronics and tech-related purchases.
Physical and digital options are available.
Best Buy also offers trade-in options for old electronics in exchange for gift cards.
Amazon offers a wide range of gift cards for various retailers and brands.
Amazon Prime members can receive free one-day shipping on many gift cards.
GiftCards.com offers a wide variety of gift cards for various retailers and brands.
Physical and digital options are available.
Personalisation options are available, such as adding a photo or custom message.
Raise is another platform for buying and selling gift cards from various retailers and brands.
Physical and digital options are available.
Raise offers a price guarantee, ensuring you get the best deal on gift cards.
Cardpool specialises in buying and selling gift cards from various retailers and brands.
Physical and digital options are available.
Discounts are available for select gift cards.
Giftcardgranny is home to over gift card retailers and brands.
It lists discounted gift cards of over 10,000 different gift cards.
It doesn&#;t charge any subscription fee or account fee.
Pricing is a major factor to consider while comparing or choosing the best place to buy gift cards in the USA. The prices of gift cards are slightly different in various stores, so you may want to compare and find out which store gives the cheapest price and go for it.
Some of the gift card marketplaces have more gift cards listed on their platform than others. You may want to compare and contrast before you choose a particular store.
An easy and simple user interface is the bedrock of every platform. A complex interface will make the platform very difficult to use. Choosing a marketplace that is easy to use will be to your advantage.
Some of the platforms have the option of home delivery and varying shipping fees. If you want to buy a gift card from a platform, especially online, you should consider the shipping cost and the delivery options.
Do they give special offers and promos? Some of these marketplaces offer bonuses and some discounts in the form of promos.
While comparing which platform you may want to use, you should also consider the probability of getting special offers and promotions.
To avoid buying an expired or fake gift card, always check the expiry date and the extra fees attached. If the card is already expired or the expiry date is near, do not buy.
Verify if the card is authentic and original before leaving the store or before completing the trade. You can always confirm this by contacting the customer support of the brand or using any other means stipulated for such.
This will always come in handy, especially when you want to sell back the card for some cash. You may be asked to provide the receipt of the card. Also, recording the card details will save you in the case of theft.
This is important when you are buying a gift card for someone as a gift. Considering their interest and preferences will help you choose the best gift card brand for them. If she loves skincare products, then a Sephora gift card is the best shot for her.
Gift card gifting is the best way to express love to our loved ones. Also, our financial life, in general, has become easier with gift cards as people can now easily make a budget of how much they want to spend and stick to that budget, ending the inconvenient use of cash transactions and also giving them the power to choose their gift items by themselves.
There are many places you can buy gift cards in the USA, so you can make a little research based on the listed platforms and pick your best place.
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