• “This online marketplace based in New York really does deliver the goods, be it for family, friends, yourself, your boss, or even a new aquaintance. Specializing in quirky gifts you're probably not going to find at the mall, UncommonGoods has a full spectrum of items suitable for your home (candles, pillows, furniture), your kitchen (glassware, utensils, linens), your desk (stationary, picture frames, paperweights) and your closet (ties, lots of jewelry). The site smartly divides fits into categories tailored to men, women, and children, and if you need something for the pooch, the "Love Your Pet" collection has adorable animal-themed products. Stumped for a present for a housewarming party, a wedding, or a baby shower? UncommonGoods has ideas for those occasions, too. And just in time for Valentine's Day the site's "Be My Romeo" and "Be My Juliet" collections offer charming gift ideas (Phillips screw cufflinks for him, a heart-shaped coffee scoop for her) that should arrive in time, assuming the item is in stock. For those on a budget, there are suggestions for gifts under $25, $50, and $100; if you're in the mood to splurge, you can't go wrong with the gorgeous diamond-dust necklace ($180). Staff favorites [of Boston Globe] include a modish "Oy Vey" clock ($25) and coasters made from LPs ($20). Gifts certificates are also available and might just be your best bet, given the sheer volume of interesting gifts."
Boston Globe, Feb. 6, 2006

• “Items are from featured artists, handmade, and cool as anything you'd find in the front of Lucky or Bon Appetit. The site is organized into clever sections like "Dangerous Women" and "Grown-Up Games." ”
Delight.com, February 2006

• “UncommonGoods.com is one of my favorite places to go. It sells hip, affordable jewelry, accessories and other gifts for teens. And, like other online companies, the gift-giver gets an opportunity to contribute to a non-profit with each purchase made through its Better to Give program.”
USA Weekend.com, November 20, 2005

• “An interesting catalog of offbeat housewares . . . ,"
Chateau Bizarre, Fall 2005

• "A website that you’ll be sure to find something for anyone is www.uncommongoods.com.  Their slogan is 'Find Anything but Ordinary.'  It’s totally true!”
The Tip Jar, January, 2005

• “…through its Better to Give program, UncommonGoods allows you to designate  a portion of the purchase price to one of several non-profit organizations it has selected.”
Chicago Tribune, December 12, 2004

• “Just as its name says, this online shop is full of out-of-the-ordinary ideas for gifts”
Holiday Gatherings, Holiday 2004

• “…uncommongoods.com remains a perennial fave among gift shops.”
TIME, November 29, 2004

• “At www.uncommongoods.com you can find so many gifts for the host or hostess!”
The Pink Puppy, November 23, 2004

• “Surf and ye shall find.”
Esquire, April 2004

• “For each order you place, $1 goes to one of three nonprofits - your pick."
Real Simple, December 2003/January 2004

• “You can shop this site for anybody on your list. We’re always finding creative gift ideas here…Be sure to click This Just In under Collections to see the latest stuff."
TIME, November 17, 2003

• “Readers’ picks: UncommonGoods sells environmentally friendly merchandise for the home, from lighting to pens."
Real Simple, June/July 2003

• “...refreshingly unique gift items and home accessories..."
Lucky, June 2003

• “Lighting, dinnerware and more for those who dare to be different."
Style at Home, April 2003

• “You could seek inspiration at a place like UncommonGoods.com, which features fun specialty items you won’t see anyplace else."
TIME, November 18, 2002

• “A broad spectrum of options for thinking outside the (gift) box. The great price points make this site a go-to when you need to buy multiple gifts." InStyle, November 2002

• “...unique, high-quality home accessories..." Entrepeneur, July 2002

• “Its clean web site features specialty handcrafted items that are well positioned to help shoppers buy gifts for a variety of occasions."
Internet Retailer's
"Top 25 Retail Web Sites for 2002", January/February 2002

• “...snazzy gifts from around the globe...gifts are unique and reasonably priced."
Forbes' "Best of the Web," August 2001

• “When your home needs something a little more fun, more creative, more reflective of your quirky personality, go to UncommonGoods.com. The site gathers affordable decorating, dinging, lighting, stationery, and gift items from a variety of sources."
Country Living, May 2001

• “...a roundup of hip recycled products..."
Home Magazine, March 2001

• “If you’re on the lookout for an original gift or home accessory, this site features hundreds of unique items from specialty boutiques, craft shows, and faraway bazaars."
Country Accents, December/January 2001

• “Shop UncommonGoods for unusual gifts the recipient is sure never to have seen before. The prices are generally affordable, too. We like this site for its nice use of color and white space, making for a calming shopping experience."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 7, 2000

• “Unique and reasonably priced home furnishings..."
Home Magazine, December 2000

• “The web makes merchandise accessible to people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to find it. The gifts at UncommonGoods.com are representative of that -- it's like a great crafts shop online."
NBC's Today Show, December 2000

• “Do you have a passion for handmade crafts? Then you should visit uncommongoods.com. It features whimsical objects from artisans the world over."
Good Housekeeping Do-it-Yourself, Winter 2000

• “Present perfect: if you're looking for a distinctive gift but don't have the time or money to browse chichi boutiques, UncommonGoods.com is a one-stop solution."
Us Weekly, October 16, 2000

• “Bowled over: Finally, a site whose merchandise measures up to its name. The virtual aisles at www.uncommongoods.com are crammed with atypical iterations of everyday items."
Newsday, August 9, 2000

• “...an online marketplace filled with the kinds of merchandise for the home you once had to shop through specialty boutiques, craft shows, and foreign bazaars to find."
San Francisco Examiner, July 26, 2000

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