About ShoppingByMail.com
Some years ago, before the internet became the definitive guide to literally everything, thumbing through the pages of a mail order catalog was real entertainment for those of us who love to shop. These catalogs were packed full of merchandise that just couldn't be found on a trip to the local mall or "big box" store. And the fun of mail order shopping didn't stop there. Once you'd placed an order, the anticipation of receiving your package definitely added to the overall thrill.
Catalog shopping today has changed considerably from a consumer standpoint. The costs of producing and mailing a catalog have increased dramatically, and it's hard for smaller companies to compete. The catalog business has become dominated by large-volume retailers that lack a distinct shopping experience. The "boutique appeal" that once made catalog shopping so much fun has all but disappeared. Small mail-order companies that carry unique specialty items simply can't afford to send catalogs to as many people as they could in the past. Simply put, the merchandise selection accessible through your mailbox these days is rather common and, well... boring.
Mail Order Shopping Can Still Be Fun!
The good news is that many of those purveyors of distinctive merchandise are still alive and well and using their websites as the primary way of reaching consumers. The popularity of the internet has also given rise to a wealth of new online-only mail-order companies. But on the consumer side, there is a catch. To find these online shopping havens, you need to search for something specific, and that's just not the same as getting that catalog in the mail, leafing through its pages and discovering that special item that you never knew existed and simply had to have.
Find Great Stuff at ShoppingByMail.com
Here at ShoppingByMail.com, we've found a solution. Our mission is to locate online mail-order companies offering unique, quality merchandise and showcase a few of their finest offerings here on our blog. The online stores listed here have been hand-picked by our editors. It is important to us that they provide an enjoyable online shopping experience, personalized customer service and be willing to share a little bit about themselves to achieve that "specialty shop" feel.
We are committed to continually updating our selection with new vendors and unique merchandise. All of this is offered in a clean, easy-to-navigate format with an RSS feed option that allows you to see what's new at a glance.
Plus, you can see all of our latest finds without a bunch of distracting ads and clutter!
No one pays to be featured on ShoppingByMail.com - we just share the best of the best and those hidden gems yet to be discovered on the Web.
Our Background
Our editor and chief content contributor, Erika Pitera, is a freelance journalist based in Orlando, Florida. She has an insatiable curiosity when it comes to food and shopping and a terrific talent for sharing what she's learned in a relaxed, conversational style of writing. She is an avid writer and online shopper who loves to share her take on the latest and greatest products on the web.
Site owner Lynne Webb also developed the concept for our family of food-related sites, MyAreaGourmet.com, GourmetByMail.com and MyGourmetConnection.com.
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