Such a fun little corner of the…
Such a fun little corner of the internet. Crazy but legit products. Easy to navigate and the best customer service.
By Hannah L.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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We sell awesome stuff so you can give the best gifts. When it comes to presents, there's only so many coffee shop gift cards a person can get. That's where we come in. At Vat19, we only have one rule: if we sell a product, it's got to be curiously awesome. Since that's our only criteria, we have something unique for everybody.
Vat19 (vat19.com) has 229 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
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Such a fun little corner of the internet. Crazy but legit products. Easy to navigate and the best customer service.
By Hannah L.
I bought a small mystery box, a graphic tee with an incorrect quote and a screaming goat. The t-shirt and the goat are good items and I love them, but the mystery box is really not worth the 50$ it costs. The mystery box items were a bunch of useless stuff, a lot of candy and a sour soda. Most of the candy I didn't like, and the only non edible item that were good was the big playing cards. I don't see candy as valuable at all since it'll get eaten right away or given to others if one doesn't like them, which makes it down to 2-3 non edible items which are mostly useless stuff. I had high hopes for this box since I love vat19 and Jamie seems like a good guy. Hopefully you'll cut out the candy and get something cool and valuable in your mystery box (; The delivery was quick and smooth. This is an honest review and I've heard many other creators talk about how cheap the items in the mystery box are after I ordered.
By Lena
Response from Vat19· Apr 10, 2025
Hi Lena! Thank you for your honest review—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and for supporting us with your purchase! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the graphic tee and the screaming goat (we think he's a star in his own right 😄). We also appreciate your kind words about our team and Jamie—that means a lot. We’re sorry to hear that the Mysterious Box of Mystery didn’t live up to your expectations. Our goal is always to surprise and delight with a mix of quirky, curious, and occasionally edible items that reflect the spirit of Vat19. While we understand that candy isn’t for everyone, we do consider it part of the fun and value of the box—especially since we curate treats that are unusual, rare, or nostalgic. That said, your feedback is incredibly helpful as we continue to evolve the mix of items we include. We're always experimenting and trying to strike the right balance between novelty, value, and pure weirdness—sometimes we nail it, sometimes we learn. We'll take your comments to heart as we plan future boxes, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another shot down the line. Thanks again for your support and for being part of the Vat19 community! Best, Jamie Salvatori, Owner Vat19
Order a 12 piece sneaky stardust. Vat 19 sent me 1. In process of trying to get the rest of the order. They don't get in a rush to get back to customer or make things right.
By Lorinda T.
It’s obviously a scam never buy stuff at Vat19 just buy something else even Temu is better than Vat19
By Me R.
Response from Vat19· Mar 13, 2025
We take feedback seriously, but we don’t see any record of you making a purchase with us. Vat19 has been delighting customers for over 20 years, and we’re proud of our 4.8/5 star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews on Google. If you’ve had any issues or concerns, we’d love to help—feel free to reach out to our customer service team. For anyone curious about our products and service, we invite you to check out our many happy customer reviews and see for yourself what makes Vat19 unique! -Jamie Salvatori, Owner
I bought the Gupperz Poppin pickle and was pretty disappointed. I was expecting it to taste like a pickle, but it ended up tasting like a watermelon. It still tasted alright, but it's clearly not pickle flavored.
By Ryan W.
Response from Vat19· Mar 9, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that the Gupperz Poppin’ Pickle didn’t taste as expected. While we don’t manufacture this product, we appreciate your honest review and will be sure to pass your feedback along to the manufacturer. We always strive to find the most curiously awesome products around, and we appreciate insights like yours to help us improve our selection. If there’s anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support team. We want to make sure you have the best experience shopping with us! -Jamie Salvatori, Owner
I purchased a Small Mystery Box to be delivered to the UK. The delivery was so fast and the items in the box were great, it's a nice selection of items that they offer! I'm looking forward to trying some real American Candy! It's a nice touch that you can see how much the box would cost if you bought it all individually. Thanks VAT19!
By Tori S.
I’ve ordered from Vat19 before and what I got was pretty cool. So this time around, I bought the Ultra Mega mystery box for my kids to open for Christmas. I was really disappointed with the contents of the package. You could go to 5 Below and buy the contents of the box. I even got a list to justify the prices of the items. I spent over $100 dollars for this and received maybe $50 worth of items. My son even said that he would’ve expected Vat19 to throw in a couple stress balls. Very disappointed.
By Joe B.
Update: After reaching out to customer service, they replied quickly and issued a refund. They also updated the product description on their website. I appreciate their quality customer service, but recommend ordering in advance when ordering gifts to ensure they arrive as expected. If you purchase from here, who knows what you’ll get. I bought a Magic Coin Set that is advertised by Vat 19 that it “includes 32 newly minted British coins and 1 U.S. penny”. These liars sent me a set that is all fake toy coins with animals on them. The same set is sold cheaper on Amazon and other places. What a ripoff from lying scammers.
By Scammed by V.
Response from Vat19· Dec 25, 2024
Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry for the disappointment caused by your recent purchase. We understand how frustrating this experience must have been. The product you received is part of the 25th-anniversary edition, which differs from the 20th-anniversary edition advertised on our site. The manufacturer updated the product, and we sincerely apologize for not catching this change sooner. We are actively working to update our website to ensure accurate information. To make this right, we’d be happy to offer you a full refund. I believe you already contacted our customer support team, so we will continue the conversation there. We appreciate your understanding and the opportunity to address this issue. Feedback like yours helps us improve, and we hope to regain your trust in the future. Best regards, Jamie Salvatori, Owner