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who are less known and less expensive options for sending a X'mas gift.

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December 07, 2023, 11:07 AM
old rugged cross
who are less known and less expensive options for sending a X'mas gift.
I know we had the thread about gifts. But I know many like to send as a way to express their love for other.

Omaha steak and Harry and David are nice but are pretty much $100 a pop now which is a no go.

Any suggestions on lesser known outfits that offer gifts not so expensive and reasonable shipping.

Thanks guys and gals and Merry Christmas.



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December 07, 2023, 11:17 AM
Ryanp225
Amazon.
December 07, 2023, 11:20 AM
old rugged cross
Don't do amzon Wink



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December 07, 2023, 11:51 AM
maxwayne
Natchez or a similar place and send ammo.
December 07, 2023, 12:00 PM
MagnumU
European Deli (europeandeli.com) offers a range of European specialty foods and desserts - German Lebkuchen, etc.
December 07, 2023, 12:06 PM
Prefontaine
Handwritten letter, old fashioned style, on what that person actually means to you. Get real with it, hand write it, not type it. Will cost you a stamp and a piece of paper and will mean more than any consumer product you could buy.



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December 07, 2023, 12:27 PM
rizzle
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:

Omaha steak and Harry and David are nice but are pretty much $100 a pop now which is a no go.

Any suggestions on lesser known outfits that offer gifts not so expensive and reasonable shipping.

Thanks guys and gals and Merry Christmas.


I used to think that way about pricing, but, as you know, everything has gone up at least 20%.
I can't see how sellers can keep their sale price low with their increased cost of materials.
Will be interesting to see what comes up in this thread that does not cost more than it did a couple years ago.
That being said, Vermont Country Store comes to mind as far as lower priced gifts, https://www.vermontcountrystore.com


Been in business a long time, I've had great service from them. The products are smaller now, and the prices have gone up some.

Seems like you almost have to expect the higher prices now.


Merry Christmas to you also
December 07, 2023, 01:47 PM
architect
My sister, no sugar/no carbs/no fruit/no animal products of any kind, is a difficult giftee. Solution? Mt. Hope Wholesale! Plus, you get to support our very own Beancooker.

Heart of the Desert is also another great online seller of non-run-of-the-mill food products. For more conventional gifts, OH Danish Bakery is hard to beat.
December 07, 2023, 02:06 PM
stoic-one
One of my personal faves a LOT of people have never heard of:
Liberty Orchards - Aplets and Cotlets
https://libertyorchards.com/collections/originals


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December 07, 2023, 05:53 PM
Krazeehorse
Maybe browse Etsy?


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December 07, 2023, 06:18 PM
arfmel
Mount Hope Wholesale. One of our members is the jefe there. “Monsoon Mix” is a nice mix of nuts, seeds, and fruit.

https://www.mounthopewholesale.com/
December 07, 2023, 07:35 PM
UTsig
Hubs Peanuts, I saw them on here and order around this time. They're not inexpensive but are very good.

https://www.hubspeanuts.com/



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December 07, 2023, 07:39 PM
honestlou
I've bought some stuff from Supermarket Italy:

https://supermarketitaly.com/?...1RipNChoCYVoQAvD_BwE

Free shipping for orders over $85, and flat rate of $8.99 if under that.

That's where I typically buy my Luxardo Maraschino cherries. ($18 for a 14 oz jar, BTW) They sell meats, cheese, pasta-all sorts of good stuff.
December 08, 2023, 09:03 AM
old rugged cross
Thank you guys. Some great suggestions. Merry Christmas



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December 08, 2023, 09:21 AM
BRL
I've been perusing Etsy more and more lately. If your gift recipient has an interest in something specific you can search that and find things you'd never have thought of. Often hand made or at the very least unique items. You're helping a small business too.

I just ordered a bunch of Gluten Free Perogies for my Mom for Christmas. Shipped with dry ice. My wife orders custom made Funco Pop characters, crystals & stones etc. Things you can't get in a store or on Amazon.

Tip - if you see something you like, put it in your cart for a couple of days and you'll often have a discount coupon sent to you for that item. I think you'll need to create an account first which is painless.



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December 08, 2023, 10:44 AM
old rugged cross
Nice, handmade and unique are both good. Will check them out. Thanks S.



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December 08, 2023, 03:22 PM
selogic
We only buy gifts for our grandchildren . NO adults receive gifts from us . We established that practice a long time ago. Besides saving money , it really reduced the stress of shopping for that picky person on your list .