We are an Irish marketplace promoting small Irish-based businesses to shoppers across Ireland and abroad who are looking for unique and quality Irish-made products for gifting.
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Great ROI, Transparent, and Secure
Easy Setup
We have a quick and easy way to add your shop, list products and generate sales.
Low Commission
We don't charge listing fees or a subscription, only a fair commission on sales which goes towards our marketing and operational costs.
Promotion
We'll promote your products. If you need any assistance adding anything, just let us know. No charge or hidden fees.
No listing fees.
It doesn’t cost a thing to list up to 50 items, and you only pay if your products sell.
Reliable Payouts.
This is all automated through Stripe, and paid directly to your stripe account less .
No commission on Shipping.
We don’t take a commission from the Shipping fee either.
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How It Works
1
Register & list products
Register your business for free and list your products.
Our Marketing and Support team will assist you anytime you need.
2
Receive orders
You will be notified by email when an order comes in.
You control updating the status and can communicate directly with the buyer.
3
Package and ship
Ship your order as you normally would.
Update your order status in your shop manager panel
4
Receive payments
Your payments will come automatically into your Stripe account. You can choose with Stripe how often you want to have payments settled into your bank account. Payouts are every Wednesday.
We Process Payments With
An external payments platform that is highly reputable and ensures a secure and reliable transfer of funds. Payments will be sent directly into your Stripe account minus the sales commission + Stripe fee.
We do not add any Payment processing commission onto the Stripe fee. It is the standard rates which may vary depending on card type and if customers are ordering with a European, UK or non-European card. As such the rate may vary. Their fees are listed on https://stripe.com/ie/pricing but most sales work out with the standard stripe fee of 1.5% + 25c.
We Keep the Rules to a Minimum
Rule 1:
We only allow to list Irish-made products, shipped from the island of Ireland. These must meet all legal and compliance regulations for selling online.
Rule 2:
Special Gifts Ireland reserves the right to remove any product or seller listings which don’t meet the standard or image of its brand.
Rule 3:
Ensure you update stock and can fulfil orders in the time you list. Any refund or quality issues are to be dealt with directly between you the vendor and the customer.
Rule 4:
For protection and respect of the SpecialGifts brand and reputation, do not encourage any SpecialGifts customers to buy from any other website or source for current or future orders. We keep our fees very fair and trust sellers to be fair with us too.
Note about refunds: Special Gifts Ireland understands that refund requests can occur and will refund the Special Gifts commission. However, be mindful that if a refund is processed, Stripe does not refund their payment processing fee and this is a cost you incur.
Options We Have
Option 1
Standard commission rate
For businesses with their own websites, which don’t send customers to us. We promote and find additional customers for you.
Option 2
Lower commission rate
If you promote only your SpecialGifts store link on social media. This is reduced to ensure we are fair with you for bringing customers to this marketplace.
I’m very happy that I’ve joined Specialgifts.ie as a vendor. I was looking for another outlet for my handmade jewellery and liked the look of John’s online marketplace specialgifts.ie. I had a display at the launch event at the Ideal Homes exhibition in the RDS recently and was delighted to make sales to customers on the very first day.
Patricia - Mishe Jewellery
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about selling on SpecialGifts.ie
How do I list products on SpecialGifts.ie?
Joining and starting a shop on SpecialGifts.ie is free. Once you sign up, we add your brand and activate your account to start selling. We will send you an Onboarding guide and help you list your products. When an order comes through, you will receive an email notification with the details so you can log in and manage the order.
How do I get paid?
Payouts are managed through Stripe weekly on Wednesdays. Once an order has been placed, the fund is released after 4 days and will be paid on the following Wednesday.
What do I need to do to create a shop?
It’s easy to set up a shop on Specialgifts.ie. Choose a shop name, create your shop listing and add products, then connect your Stripe or let us know if you prefer bank transfers.
What can I sell on SpecialGifts.ie?
We provide a marketplace for quality products, which are made in Ireland and not mass-produced. If they are commonly found in supermarkets or department stores, they should not be listed here. Ask us if you have any queries. Items which have restrictions for selling online such as cbd are not permitted at this time because Stripe does not support these.
Do I need a credit or debit card to create a shop?
No, a credit or debit card is not required to create a shop.
Ready for something great?
Take the first steps to becoming a vendor by completing the form below.
Any questions about products, shipping, or feedback such as issues we should be aware of? We're here to help and appreciate your comments so we can improve the site!
