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Vat19 is an American online gift shop specialising in unusual, quirky and novelty products ranging from oversized gummy bears to spicy food challenges and thinking putty. The platform has been operating since 2006 and ships its products worldwide from a warehouse in St. Louis, Missouri.
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About Vat19
Founded
2006
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Ships to
Worldwide
Same-day shipping
Orders placed before 2PM CT, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)
Free shipping from
£49.99 (UK)
Customer service
Phone (800-476-1991) and email contact form
Main categories
Novelty gifts, candy and food, toys, games, putty, spicy products
Email subscribers
Over 150,000
Vat19 targets gift buyers and novelty enthusiasts who are looking for something outside the ordinary, catering to a wide age range but with a particular appeal to those who enjoy playful, conversation-starting items. The shop operates in the mid-range price segment, with products starting under ten dollars and extending past forty, making it accessible for both small impulse purchases and more considered gifts. What sets Vat19 apart is its in-house approach to product presentation: the team creates its own photos, descriptions and videos for every item it sells, and stocks all products in its own warehouse to enable same-day shipping on weekday orders placed before 2PM Central Time. The company also produces original video content on YouTube and has built a following of over 150,000 email subscribers.
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Vat19 in the news
Recent updates and background about Vat19, summarised in our own words.
Squishy toys available at Vat19
Vat19 offers a range of squishy toys that are designed to be squeezed and handled. These tactile products appear to be popular among customers. The item was highlighted by MSN as a notable product offering.
Visit Vat19 →Squishy toys gain attention for their satisfying feel
Squishy toys, known for their soft and squeezable texture, have been drawing noticeable interest from consumers. Vat19 is among the retailers offering these tactile novelty items. The products have been featured in media coverage highlighting their appeal.
Visit Vat19 →Experiment: exploding a Swedish fish candy
This item explores what happens when a Swedish fish candy is subjected to an explosion. The content appears to be a video or demonstration shared via MSN. No further details are available from the provided information.
Visit Vat19 →Summaries by Image Review based on publicly available sources and our own editing. External links may contain affiliate links.
What others ask about Vat19
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Is Vat19 a reliable webshop?
Vat19 has been in operation since 2006 and stocks all its products in its own warehouse in St. Louis, Missouri. The company emphasises customer service as its top priority, with the boss personally reading customer emails and same-day responses listed as a key commitment.
Does Vat19 ship internationally?
Yes, Vat19 ships worldwide. The website notes there is a separate International FAQ for customers ordering from outside the United States.
How quickly does Vat19 ship orders?
Orders placed before 2PM Central Time on weekdays are shipped the same day. This is possible because Vat19 holds all its products in stock at its own centrally located warehouse.
How can I contact Vat19 customer service?
Vat19 can be reached by phone at 800-476-1991 or via the email contact form on their website. The team aims to respond within one business day, and product-specific questions can also be answered through the Burning Questions section on each product page.
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