5 Best Websites to Find Cool Products
Cool and quirky products are always a hit.
Whether it’s given as a gift, used as a decorative piece in your home, or something you use every day, it’s bound to be noticed. And more often than not, people will even share a few laughs about it.
And if it’s something related to pop culture, say, a TV show, that will definitely get people talking.
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If you want to know the best place to browse them, online shopping is the way to go. After all, these websites have a wider range of items compared to the typical brick-and-mortar store.
So, do you want to find out which websites are the best when it comes to finding cool products for you to buy? Stick around because I’ve made a list of my five favorite ones that you can check out.
By the way, don’t be surprised if these websites challenge your willpower not to add something to the cart. Just a heads up.
ONE: This Is Why I’m Broke
Fair warning: stash your credit cards somewhere far, far, away right now if you tell yourself that you’re only going to look around and will not buy anything.
This Is Why I’m Broke has a wide range of products for everyone to choose from – and I do mean wide. Not only that, they have items that cost less than $20 but they also feature items that cost as much as a whopping $2 billion!
This Is Why I’m Broke has a wide range of products for everyone to choose from – and I do mean wide. Not only that, they have items that cost less than $20 but they also feature items that cost as much as a whopping $2 billion!
They specialize in gift items and also have gift guides you can use if you have no idea what to give someone. Not only do they have products for people of all ages, but they also offer personalized gifts for you to choose from.
How about giving away a pair of socks with someone’s face on it? Or a personalized painting that will make you or someone else look like royalty? If you want to find something funny or quirky, this is your best bet.
TWO: Uncommon Goods
Shopping can make you feel guilty at times, doesn’t it?
Fortunately, Uncommon Goods is known for its Better to Give program, allowing you to shop for the coolest items for different occasions while letting you donate $1 to a partner institution for each item you purchase. In fact, they’ve donated more than $2,000,000 since they started the program in 2001! Not only that, but their items are also more on the budget-friendly side.
How’s that for shopping, minus a little bit of the guilt?
Most of the items they carry are not only eye-catching but are also useful, with some of them customizable. That’s because they carefully curate the items and only feature those that are not just decorative but also serve a purpose.
Also, they design their own items and allow submissions from other artists at the same time. Uncommon Goods also offer corporate orders catering to business owners who want to give unique or personalized gifts to their staff or clients.
THREE: The Grommet
If you want to hit two birds with one stone, you should definitely check out The Grommet.
That’s because they feature items produced by small businesses. This means not only do you get cool products, but you also get to support these budding entrepreneurs, with some of them being part of the “underrepresented.” That is, veterans, people of color, women, and those who are either too young or too “seasoned.”
And if buying items from not-so-established businesses makes you worry, fret not. The Grommet only features products that pass their evaluations and standards. They pride themselves in testing each product before they sell them, even going so far as to risk their reputation to do so. That’s why you’re sure that they only carry items of good quality.
They also promote sustainable living, as the products they feature are made with eco-friendly or natural materials. Many of their products are also designed for long-term use, helping reduce carbon footprint. The Grommet has a lot of items available not just for us humans but also for our beloved pets.
Check out this short video to learn about The Grommet:
FOUR: Awesome Stuff To Buy
If cool means pop culture for you, then you definitely have to check out Awesome Stuff to Buy.
Geeks, in particular, will love the various products they have for sale. After all, they have an extensive catalog of items related to pop culture. While they are decorative pieces, you’ll also find many of them to be useful, like themed mugs, alarm clocks, and night lights. And if you’re looking for quirky gadgets, they also have them in their catalog.
They also feature items that even non-geeks and people of ages will surely enjoy. In fact, they even carry office items that will hopefully help lessen the stress caused by work, as well as toys and items that will delight kids.
And if you’re worried about the price tag, you’ll be glad to know that they carry items that cost below $25. And if you’re feeling the urge to splurge, Awesome Stuff to Buy also has items that cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. In fact, they even include cars in their catalog.
FIVE: GeekWrapped
Whether you consider yourself a geek or not, GeekWrapped is one of those websites that you need to check out right now for the coolest products around. They’ve already been featured by different media outfits, so you know they’re one of the most reputable ones around.
You’ll find most of their items to be practical, not just decorative. But, you’ll also see some rather quirky items (a huge bag of marshmallows, anyone?). Yes, they carry mostly science-themed items but I guarantee that even those who hated their science classes back then will find something that will catch their eye.
Clueless about what to buy? Fortunately, GeekWrapped has various buying guides and other helpful tips you’ll surely find useful. In fact, you can use their buying guides not just for the products they sell but also those not on their site. They literally want to help customers like you “find the best stuff,” whether from them or from other stores.
Find Something Cool!
These 5 websites I’ve listed are some of the best ones to find the coolest products to buy. So, have fun looking around and don’t hold back your laughter when you find hilarious items. I know I did.
Also, don’t forget to stick to your budget in case you end up buying something (which is likely)!
