From the article: 7 Unusual Online Shops to Shop for Toys
Many grandparents have made the switch to online shopping. Your feet get a break, you save on gas and it's easier to find that perfect gift. Finding the right online shop can be a hassle, though. Here readers reveal their favorite online toy stores and tell what they like the most about them. Share Your Favorite
Amazon first
- I always try Amazon first. Often, they are the cheapest, and with my Amazon Prime account, I get the product in the next two days with no shipping charge. If Amazon is more expensive, then I just hit the web and look for the best price. That being said, I too love the Magic Cabin. Their toys are classics that can be handed down from generation to generation.
- —Guest CJmom
Lego
- We are crazy for Lego in my house. The website is chock full of selections of the latest and greatest Lego creations, and it's sometimes cheaper than what you'd find in stores.
- —Guest SaKat
Magic Cabin for Interesting Natural Toys
- I absolutely love Magic Cabin. They have so many natural toys that are unique and unusual. Never a miss when I buy from them (though I don't buy too often, they tend to be a bit pricier- but the quality is head and shoulders above what you get at department toy stores).
- —Guest JBMomma
Amazon.com
- Amazon is my go-to for everything these days. Especially because I have free two-day shipping because I'm enrolled in Amazon Mom. They have seemingly everything and usually at a discount. The only thing you have to watch for sometimes is the marketplace. Popular items can be marked up quite a bit, so pay attention to the prices.
- —Guest Amanda
Big Bad Toy Store
- This toy store is the best for action figures and stuff like Transformers. You can even get rare Japanese models and Angry Birds plush toys. It's at http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/
- —Guest Stephanie
Best Shop for Character Gifts
- If your grandkids like character gifts, you have to check out Ty's Toy Box. They have everything from Abby Cadabby to Yo Gabba Gabba! Their selection includes costumes, clothes, DVDs, books and party supplies. They also have a great personalization service, usually free.
- —Guest Marsha
