Uncommon Goods review

Uncommon Goods is the strongest general pick for a gift that does not look like it came from a marketplace, because its catalog is built around designs from independent makers. The homepage groups gifts by recipient, occasion, interest and price, and there are separate sections for handmade gifts, made in USA items, personalized gifts, experiences and gift certificates. The return promise is the most generous on this list: Uncommon Goods says if you do not love an item, you can return it anytime. Free shipping comes through Uncommon Perks, a paid membership with a 14-day free trial. The company has been a Founding B Corp since 2007, says its Better to Give program has donated over $3 million, and has sold no leather, feathers or fur since 1999. The weak points for this review were access: prices showed in a foreign currency from our location and its shipping and returns pages did not load, so we could not confirm delivery speeds or gift wrap fees.

Who it is for

shoppers who want one-of-a-kind gifts

Price

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Key features

• Catalog built around independent makers, with a handmade gifts section
• Forever returns: return an item anytime if you do not love it
• Uncommon Perks membership with free shipping and a 14-day free trial
• Gift finder plus shops by recipient, occasion, interest and price
• Experiences and gift certificates for recipients who prefer to choose

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Founding B Corp since 2007
• Strength: Better to Give program has donated over $3 million
• Strength: No leather, feathers or fur sold since its founding in 1999
• Weakness: Free shipping is tied to the paid Perks membership
• Weakness: Prices showed in a foreign currency from our location, so the USD entry price is pending
• Weakness: Its shipping and returns pages did not load for us, so delivery speeds are unconfirmed

Key facts

• Returns: Forever returns
• Free shipping: Uncommon Perks members
• Perks trial: 14 days free
• Certification: Founding B Corp since 2007
• Founded: 1999

Where it ranks

Uncommon Goods is No. 1 in our Best Online Gift Shops verdict.