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Mostly for my own use, this is a list of U.S.-based online shops that are not Amazon. If you are looking to stop paying for J-Beezy's yacht maintenance while his workers piss in bottles, and you're based in the U.S.A., you might find this list useful too. Vegan and small independent brands get priority, of course. I do not receive any sort of commission or kick-back from any of the below stores. If you do want to buy something that I get a kick-back from, check out my (sparse) [referrals](/referrals) page. I haven't personally tried all of these retailers, so use judgment before purchasing.
Mostly for my own use, this is a list of U.S.-based online shops that are not Amazon. If you are looking to stop paying for J-Beezy's yacht maintenance while his workers piss in bottles, and you're based in the U.S.A., you might find this list useful too. Vegan and small independent brands get priority, of course. I do not receive any sort of commission or kick-back from any of the below stores. If you do want to buy something that I get a kick-back from, check out my (sparse) [referrals](/referrals) page. I haven't personally tried all of these retailers, so use judgment before purchasing. If you like, you can [receive updates to this list via RSS](https://octothorp.es/get/pages/linked/rss?s=https://nathanupchurch.com/not-amazon/).
## Clothing & Apparel
* [Bombas](https://bombas.com/)—Decent socks.
* [Suavs](https://www.suavshoes.com/)—Very comfortable ultra-casual shoes with a nice wide toe-box.
* [Means Workwear](https://www.meansworkwear.com/)—Clothing, patches, and hats that may get you put on a list.
* [Very Cool](https://shirtz.cool/)—Ultra casual clothing.
* [Will's Vegan Store](https://www.wills-vegan-store.com/)—Vegan faux-leather[^1] shoes, mostly smart-casual and up, plus some nice coats, jackets, and bags.
* [Bombas](https://bombas.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Decent socks.
* [Suavs](https://www.suavshoes.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Very comfortable ultra-casual shoes with a nice wide toe-box.
* [Means Workwear](https://www.meansworkwear.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Clothing, patches, and hats that may get you put on a list.
* [Very Cool](https://shirtz.cool/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Ultra casual clothing.
* [Will's Vegan Store](https://www.wills-vegan-store.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegan faux-leather[^1] shoes, mostly smart-casual and up, plus some nice coats, jackets, and bags.
## Electronics
* [CircuitMess](https://circuitmess.com/)—STEM kits.
* [Handheld Legend](https://handheldlegend.com/)—Retro handheld console mods and upgrades.
* [Micro Center](https://www.microcenter.com/)—Computers and computer components, maker products, networking equipment, and more.
* [Minis Forum](https://www.minisforum.com/)—Mini PCs.
* [KPRepublic](https://kprepublic.com/)—Keyboards and keyboard accessories.
* [Retroid](https://www.goretroid.com/)—Handheld retro game emulation devices.
* [Slimbook](https://slimbook.com/en/)—Laptops made for GNU/Linux.
* [StarLabs](https://us.starlabs.systems/)—Computers made for GNU/Linux.
* [System76](https://system76.com/)—Computers and accessories made for GNU/Linux.
* [Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/)—Buy unique electronics directly from makers.
* [Tuxedo Computers](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en)—Laptops made for GNU/Linux.
* [X-Tronic USA](https://xtronicusa.com/)—Soldering stations and related items.
* [CircuitMess](https://circuitmess.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—STEM kits.
* [Handheld Legend](https://handheldlegend.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Retro handheld console mods and upgrades.
* [Micro Center](https://www.microcenter.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Computers and computer components, maker products, networking equipment, and more.
* [Minis Forum](https://www.minisforum.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Mini PCs.
* [KPRepublic](https://kprepublic.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Keyboards and keyboard accessories.
* [Retroid](https://www.goretroid.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Handheld retro game emulation devices.
* [Slimbook](https://slimbook.com/en/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Laptops made for GNU/Linux.
* [StarLabs](https://us.starlabs.systems/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Computers made for GNU/Linux.
* [System76](https://system76.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Computers and accessories made for GNU/Linux.
* [Tindie](https://www.tindie.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Buy unique electronics directly from makers.
* [Tuxedo Computers](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Laptops made for GNU/Linux.
* [X-Tronic USA](https://xtronicusa.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Soldering stations and related items.
## Emergency Preparedness
* [Sparrows Lock Picks](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/)—Lock picks, sets, and escape and evasion tools.
* [Veggie Mush](https://www.veggiemush.com/)—Dried plant-based meals for camping or emergencies.
* [Sparrows Lock Picks](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Lock picks, sets, and escape and evasion tools.
* [Veggie Mush](https://www.veggiemush.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Dried plant-based meals for camping or emergencies.
## Entertainment
* [Bookshop.org](https://bookshop.org/)
* [itch.io](https://itch.io/)—Indie video games.
* [Perfectly Acceptable](https://www.perfectly-acceptable.com/)—Independently published books and zines.
* [Means TV](https://means.tv/)—A TV subscription that may get you put on a list.
* [Bookshop.org](https://bookshop.org/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}
* [itch.io](https://itch.io/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Indie video games.
* [Perfectly Acceptable](https://www.perfectly-acceptable.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Independently published books and zines.
* [Means TV](https://means.tv/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—A TV subscription that may get you put on a list.
## Food & Beverage
### Baked Goods
* [Little Moon Bakehouse](https://littlemoonbakehouse.com/)—Vegan mooncakes and pastries.
* [Little Moon Bakehouse](https://littlemoonbakehouse.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegan mooncakes and pastries.
### Groceries
* [Anthony's Goods](https://anthonysgoods.com/)—Pantry staples: flours, sugars and sweeteners, nuts and seeds, spices, and more.
* [Canaan Palestine](https://canaanpalestine.com/)—Premium olive oils from Palestine's 2,000 year old olive trees. They also carry a small selection of tapenades and other pantry items.
* [Nuts.com](https://nuts.com/)—Nuts, chocolate, sweets, trail mix, teas, flours, spices, dried fruit, and more. Don't blindly trust their vegan filter.
* [Weee!](https://www.sayweee.com/en)—America's largest online Asian supermarket. Great for vegetables and interesting stuff you won't find anywhere else.
* [Anthony's Goods](https://anthonysgoods.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Pantry staples: flours, sugars and sweeteners, nuts and seeds, spices, and more.
* [Canaan Palestine](https://canaanpalestine.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Premium olive oils from Palestine's 2,000 year old olive trees. They also carry a small selection of tapenades and other pantry items.
* [Nuts.com](https://nuts.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Nuts, chocolate, sweets, trail mix, teas, flours, spices, dried fruit, and more. Don't blindly trust their vegan filter.
* [Weee!](https://www.sayweee.com/en){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—America's largest online Asian supermarket. Great for vegetables and interesting stuff you won't find anywhere else.
### Non-Alcoholic
* [The Zero Proof](https://thezeroproof.com/)—Non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, amaros, aperitifs, and digestifs, and more.
* [The Zero Proof](https://thezeroproof.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, amaros, aperitifs, and digestifs, and more.
### Sweets
* [Alegio Chocolaté](https://www.alegio.com/)—High-end chocolate grown in São Tomé.
* [No Whey Foods](https://nowheychocolate.com/)—Vegan and kosher chocolates free from common allergens.
* [Rose City](https://rosecitychocolates.com/)—Has a wide array of (very nice) vegan chocolates.
* [Shrivers](https://shrivers.com/)—Salt water taffy that you'll actually want to eat.
* [Alegio Chocolaté](https://www.alegio.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—High-end chocolate grown in São Tomé.
* [No Whey Foods](https://nowheychocolate.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegan and kosher chocolates free from common allergens.
* [Rose City](https://rosecitychocolates.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Has a wide array of (very nice) vegan chocolates.
* [Shrivers](https://shrivers.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Salt water taffy that you'll actually want to eat.
### Tea
* [Spirit Tea](https://spirittea.co/)—Farm-direct loose leaf tea. Based in Chicago.
* [Yunnan Sourcing](https://yunnansourcing.us/)—A wide array of high quality teas and tea resins, including puerh.
* [Spirit Tea](https://spirittea.co/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Farm-direct loose leaf tea. Based in Chicago.
* [Yunnan Sourcing](https://yunnansourcing.us/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—A wide array of high quality teas and tea resins, including puerh.
### Vegan / Vegetarian Alternatives
* [All Vegetarian Inc.](https://veganforall.com/)—Vegan substitutes for bacon, shrimp, eggs, and more.
* [Fake Meats](https://www.fakemeats.com/default.asp)—Vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, snacks, seasonings, sauces, jerky, and more. Seems like this store isn't totally vegan: check ingredients before buying.
* [vegefood.com](https://vegefood.com/)—All sorts of weird and wonderful vegan and vegetarian meat alternatives. Not totally vegan: check ingredients before buying.
* [WebstaurantStore](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/vegan.html)—If you're willing to buy by the case, you can get all sorts of vegan alternatives here on the cheap.
* [Yang Kee Trading](https://yangkeetrading.com/)—Large dried TVP chunks, slices, and strips, vegan pork floss, teas, and more.
* [All Vegetarian Inc.](https://veganforall.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegan substitutes for bacon, shrimp, eggs, and more.
* [Fake Meats](https://www.fakemeats.com/default.asp){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, snacks, seasonings, sauces, jerky, and more. Seems like this store isn't totally vegan: check ingredients before buying.
* [vegefood.com](https://vegefood.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—All sorts of weird and wonderful vegan and vegetarian meat alternatives. Not totally vegan: check ingredients before buying.
* [WebstaurantStore](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/vegan.html){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—If you're willing to buy by the case, you can get all sorts of vegan alternatives here on the cheap.
* [Yang Kee Trading](https://yangkeetrading.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Large dried TVP chunks, slices, and strips, vegan pork floss, teas, and more.
## General
* [Public Goods](https://www.publicgoods.com/)—Simple products within the bath and body, cleaning, kitchen and dining, and home decor categories.
* [GoodEarth Products](https://goodearthproducts.com/)—Office supplies, cleaning, food service, medical, and industrial goods. Also sells the very economical 40-pound buckets of Boardwalk laundry detergent. I have hardly managed to put a dent in my bucket after sixteen months.
* [Grove](https://www.grove.co/)—Products across home and kitchen, garden, cleaning, bath and body, and more. Also sells a very affordable 3-ply bamboo toilet paper.
* [Ten Thousand Villages](https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/)—Fair trade kitchen items, soaps, handwoven baskets, games and puzzles, jewelry, and more from artisans across the world.
* [Public Goods](https://www.publicgoods.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Simple products within the bath and body, cleaning, kitchen and dining, and home decor categories.
* [GoodEarth Products](https://goodearthproducts.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Office supplies, cleaning, food service, medical, and industrial goods. Also sells the very economical 40-pound buckets of Boardwalk laundry detergent. I have hardly managed to put a dent in my bucket after sixteen months.
* [Grove](https://www.grove.co/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Products across home and kitchen, garden, cleaning, bath and body, and more. Also sells a very affordable 3-ply bamboo toilet paper.
* [Ten Thousand Villages](https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Fair trade kitchen items, soaps, handwoven baskets, games and puzzles, jewelry, and more from artisans across the world.
## Home
### Art
* [Prints: The Public Domain Review](https://publicdomainreview.org/shop/fine-art-prints/)—The Public Domain Review prints shop offers custom-made Giclée prints from a selection of more than 900 public domain images. All proceeds from sales go back into The Public Domain Review (a not-for-profit project).
* [Prints: The Public Domain Review](https://publicdomainreview.org/shop/fine-art-prints/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—The Public Domain Review prints shop offers custom-made Giclée prints from a selection of more than 900 public domain images. All proceeds from sales go back into The Public Domain Review (a not-for-profit project).
### Cleaning Supplies
* [Friendswood Brooms](https://friendswoodbrooms.com/)—Handmade corn brooms.
* [Meckley Brooms](https://www.meckleybrooms.com/)—Handmade corn brooms.
* [Friendswood Brooms](https://friendswoodbrooms.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Handmade corn brooms.
* [Meckley Brooms](https://www.meckleybrooms.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Handmade corn brooms.
### Furniture
* [Joybird](https://rigbyhandcraft.com/ornaments)—Decent quality furniture (not flat-pack) that doesn't cost the earth. They have a decent warranty, too, but do be prepared to go to battle if you intend to use it.[^2]
* [Joybird](https://rigbyhandcraft.com/ornaments){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Decent quality furniture (not flat-pack) that doesn't cost the earth. They have a decent warranty, too, but do be prepared to go to battle if you intend to use it.[^2]
### Holiday Decorations
* [Rigby Handcraft](https://rigbyhandcraft.com/ornaments)—Reproductions of antique tin Christmas tree ornaments.
* [Rigby Handcraft](https://rigbyhandcraft.com/ornaments){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Reproductions of antique tin Christmas tree ornaments.
### Incense
* [Exotic Incense](https://www.exoticincense.com/)—Sells a wide array of incense from India, Tibet, Japan, and more.
* [Fred Soll](https://www.fredsoll.com/)—An independent U.S. incense maker who pioneered the "resin on a stick" category.
* [Goyo](https://www.goyo.space/shop)—Incense by artisan Hyungi Park.
* [Japan Incense](https://www.japanincense.com/)—Japanese incense shop with a huge selection.
* [Kikoh](https://kikohincense.com/)—Japanese incense shop that packages every order very nicely.
* [Mermade Magickal Arts](https://www.mermadearts.com/)—High-end incense from a number of independent artisans.
* [Nippon Kodo](https://nipponkodostore.com/)—The official U.S. web-store for Nippon Kodo.
* [Shoyeido](https://shoyeido.com/)—The official U.S. web-store for Shoyeido.
* [The World Makes Scents](https://theworldmakesscents.com/)—A Chicago-local independent incense brand focusing on Cambodian-style natural, whole-plant incense.
* [Exotic Incense](https://www.exoticincense.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Sells a wide array of incense from India, Tibet, Japan, and more.
* [Fred Soll](https://www.fredsoll.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—An independent U.S. incense maker who pioneered the "resin on a stick" category.
* [Goyo](https://www.goyo.space/shop){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Incense by artisan Hyungi Park.
* [Japan Incense](https://www.japanincense.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Japanese incense shop with a huge selection.
* [Kikoh](https://kikohincense.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Japanese incense shop that packages every order very nicely.
* [Mermade Magickal Arts](https://www.mermadearts.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—High-end incense from a number of independent artisans.
* [Nippon Kodo](https://nipponkodostore.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—The official U.S. web-store for Nippon Kodo.
* [Shoyeido](https://shoyeido.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—The official U.S. web-store for Shoyeido.
* [The World Makes Scents](https://theworldmakesscents.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—A Chicago-local independent incense brand focusing on Cambodian-style natural, whole-plant incense.
### Kitchen
* [John Boos & Co.](https://www.johnboos.com/)—High quality cutting boards, butcher blocks, carts, kitchen islands, tables, and more.
* [Made In](https://madeincookware.com/)—5-ply stainless clad cookware, cutlery, plates, bowls, and more.
* [Oxo](https://www.oxo.com/)—Kitchenware, cleaning and organization products, and more.
* [WebstaurantStore](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/)—Commercial kitchen equipment from freezers to disposable cups and janitorial supplies. This is where I got my [Boos Block prep table](https://www.johnboos.com/products/1-1-2-thick-wood-top-work-tables-with-galvanized-shelf-24-wide?Size=36%22+x+24%22+x+1-1%2F2%22) on the cheap.
* [John Boos & Co.](https://www.johnboos.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—High quality cutting boards, butcher blocks, carts, kitchen islands, tables, and more.
* [Made In](https://madeincookware.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—5-ply stainless clad cookware, cutlery, plates, bowls, and more.
* [Oxo](https://www.oxo.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Kitchenware, cleaning and organization products, and more.
* [WebstaurantStore](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Commercial kitchen equipment from freezers to disposable cups and janitorial supplies. This is where I got my [Boos Block prep table](https://www.johnboos.com/products/1-1-2-thick-wood-top-work-tables-with-galvanized-shelf-24-wide?Size=36%22+x+24%22+x+1-1%2F2%22) on the cheap.
### Organization
* [North Mountain Supply](https://www.northmountainsupply.com/)—Jars, bottles, and supplies for beer making, wine making, distilling, and more.
* [North Mountain Supply](https://www.northmountainsupply.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Jars, bottles, and supplies for beer making, wine making, distilling, and more.
## Office
### Stationery
* [Blackwing](https://blackwing602.com/)—Home of the legendary Blackwing pencil.
* [The Goulet Pen Co.](https://www.gouletpens.com/)—Fountain pens (the environmentally friendly option!), ink, paper, stationery sets, and more.
* [Blackwing](https://blackwing602.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Home of the legendary Blackwing pencil.
* [The Goulet Pen Co.](https://www.gouletpens.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Fountain pens (the environmentally friendly option!), ink, paper, stationery sets, and more.
## Personal Care
### Bath & Body
* [Ethique](https://ethique.com/)—Shampoo and conditioner bars from Aotearoa New Zealand.
* [Dr. Jen](https://drjennatural.com/)—Nano-Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. They also sell a strawberry flavor for those sensitive to mint.
* [HiBAR](https://hellohibar.com/)—Vegan and plastic free deodorant, body wash, hair care, and more.
* [J•R•Liggett's](https://jrliggett.com/)—All natural shampoo bars.
* [Palestinian Soap Cooperative](https://palestiniansoap.coop/)—Olive oil soap from Nablus, Palestine, made using a traditional process practiced for well over four millennia.
* [Phoenix Shaving](https://phoenixshaving.com/)—A wide array of razors, aftershaves, brushes, and other wet-shaving products, including the fantastic [CK-6 line of vegan shaving soaps](https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/ultra-premium-formula-ck-6).
* [Smart Life Co.](https://www.smartlifeco.com/)—Floss picks and other oral hygiene products.
* [The Earthling Co.](https://theearthlingco.com/)—Shampoo and conditioner bars.
* [TNG Worldwide](https://tngworldwide.com/)—Bulk vegan soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and more from the Ginger Lily Farms brand. They also sell spa supplies and salt lamps. Ignore the "Available at Amazon" buttons.
* [Triple Bristle](https://www.triplebristle.com/)—Neat three-sided toothbrushes that really get every surface of your teeth with little effort.
* [Ethique](https://ethique.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Shampoo and conditioner bars from Aotearoa New Zealand.
* [Dr. Jen](https://drjennatural.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Nano-Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. They also sell a strawberry flavor for those sensitive to mint.
* [HiBAR](https://hellohibar.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegan and plastic free deodorant, body wash, hair care, and more.
* [J•R•Liggett's](https://jrliggett.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—All natural shampoo bars.
* [Palestinian Soap Cooperative](https://palestiniansoap.coop/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Olive oil soap from Nablus, Palestine, made using a traditional process practiced for well over four millennia.
* [Phoenix Shaving](https://phoenixshaving.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—A wide array of razors, aftershaves, brushes, and other wet-shaving products, including the fantastic [CK-6 line of vegan shaving soaps](https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/ultra-premium-formula-ck-6).
* [Smart Life Co.](https://www.smartlifeco.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Floss picks and other oral hygiene products.
* [The Earthling Co.](https://theearthlingco.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Shampoo and conditioner bars.
* [TNG Worldwide](https://tngworldwide.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Bulk vegan soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and more from the Ginger Lily Farms brand. They also sell spa supplies and salt lamps. Ignore the "Available at Amazon" buttons.
* [Triple Bristle](https://www.triplebristle.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Neat three-sided toothbrushes that really get every surface of your teeth with little effort.
### Supplements
* [Complement](https://lovecomplement.com/)—Vegan multivitamins and supplements.
* [vivanaturals](https://vivanaturals.com/)—Supplements, beauty, and food items.
* [Complement](https://lovecomplement.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Vegan multivitamins and supplements.
* [vivanaturals](https://vivanaturals.com/){rel="octo:octothorpes"}—Supplements, beauty, and food items.
[^1]: I know what you're thinking, but I have not once had any issues with peeling or damage on the faux-leather uppers from this brand (most intentionally vegan brands have this handled). In fact, they last and look good for longer than animal-skin shoes because the material is not damaged by moisture or road salt. If you really want a true buy-it-for-life option, though (and if they have them in your size), go for the Goodyear welt options so that the shoes are properly resoleable at a cobbler.