150 Best Gifts Under $50
The Mercantile is the best local shop for gifts under $50. Here are 150 of our best gifts under $50 and most of these items are under $25 each! Preview some of our favorite gifts on this list of 150 best gifts and shop in-store today. The Mercantile is open seven days a week to help you check off everyone on your holiday shopping list.
Aged & Infused
Our Aged & Infused drink mixes are the perfect unique gift. As seen in our Gift Guide for Gifts Under $25, we have three different tasty options to choose from, offering a fun and classy drinking experience.
Metal Holder with 4 Vases
As seen in our Gift Guide for Her, this metal vase holder is the perfect gift for a classy decor gift for your living room.
Celebrity Face Pins
Do you want to be just like Cardi B, Michelle Obama, or Dolly Parton? Come into the store and grab your favorite celebrity pin.
Floafers
Do you even Floaf, Bro? As seen in our Gift Guide for Him, these stylish shoes combine comfort and class; trust the ladies at The Mercantile when we tell you that we cannot get owner, Michael, out of his favorite pair of Floafers. He’s worn them since the day the order came in. Shop The Mercantile for great men’s gifts this holiday season.
Lou Moon Candles
Blue Q Socks
Whether you need a Gift for Resistors, a Gift for the Unoffendable, or need a good Gift for a White Elephant Party, we have all the socks you need at the Mercantile.
Lighted Lantern Wine Caddy
Light your wine up in our beautiful wooden lanterns. Use your wine to decorate your home.
Kitchen Boa’s
As seen in Gift Guide for Chefs, check out The Mercantile’s selection of kitchen accessories to please any chef on your Christmas list. Kitchen Boa’s are a great gift for chefs. These Boa’s are the perfect combination of practicality and style.
Enamel Mug’s
These enamel mugs are great Gifts for Resistors or Christmas gifts for anyone fighting the patriarchy or needing an extra laugh with their morning coffee.
Metal Straw Pack
As seen in our Gifts Under $25 Gift Guide, our reusable stainless steel straw sets are great sustainable gifts for this holiday season! Containing two bent straws, a straight wide straw, and a cleaning brush! Trust me, the sea turtles will thank you.
Meli Wrap
Meli Wraps are Planet-Friendly Reusable Food Wraps made with organic cotton, beeswax, tree resin and plant oils. The wraps can stick to just about anything and with a simple wash of cold water and soap they last about a year. The plant oils keep food fresh naturally and the beeswax lets the cotton stick to most foods and dishes. Re-think the way you preserve food and become a Meli Wrap lover!
The Growl Pal
As seen in our Gift Guide For Kids, the Growl Pal is here to help little ones stay brave and strong in the face of scary transitions, whether it’s going to get their shots or starting a new school. The Growl Pal helps by acknowledging that scary things happen, but they can be overcome by standing up to them and growling back!
LAPCOS Face Masks
As seen in our Gift Guide for Her, these facemasks are a feast for your skin! Our skin-boosting masks give skin the superfoods and nutrients that it craves, and is the perfect self-care gift!
I Miss You Barack Obama Postcards
Missing Obama a little extra during the holiday season? As seen in our Gift Guide for Resistors, this book is full fo 44 postcards for various occasions to send to that special person in your life who misses Obama just as much as you do.
Paddywax Matches
Want to class up your matchbox a little? Grab a jar of paddy wax matches! These matches are perfect to leave out on the shelf, table, or paired next to a fantastic smelling paddy wax candle.
EtuHome Cigar Press
As seen in our Gift Guide for Her, this vintage “found” cigar press is the perfect unique gift this holiday season. Whether to hang on the wall or use it as a vase, this versatile gift will stun anyone!
Paddywax Apothecary Candles
The Paddywax apothecary candles are great gifts with a variety of incredible smells. Let these candles warm your home this holiday season.
BANDIT Bandana’s
As seen in our Gift Guide for Him, BANDIT bandanas feature original, N\never-before-seen designs created by artists from around the world. They work directly with each artist to commission designs exclusively for BANDITS. The bandanas don’t just look great, they do good across the globe! For every bandana we sell, BANDITS DONATES 10% of the sales proceeds to different charities chosen by each design’s artist.
Olde Colony Bakery
Olde Colony Bakery is the oldest family-operated bakery in the historic Charleston area. Since the late 1940’s, they have taken great pride in sharing the rich Southern heritage and unique Lowcountry specialties with visitors and locals. Among the favorites are the Original Charleston Benne Wafers, Benne Cheese Zingers, Pecan Pinchies, Carolina Key Lime Cookies, Cream Bread, and Cinnamon Raisin Bread. They also take pride in the way they make our products – no preservatives, no chemicals, no hydrogenated oils, trans fat-free, just delicious cookies made the natural way!
Hangin with the Homies Air Freshener
Ride around with your homies all while making your car smell delicious! Come into the store and grab your new ride-along homie.
Borrow My Pen?
Do you find yourself constantly giving out your pens? This time, add a little giggle to the mix. Our Borrow My Pen pen pack will ensure you get your pens back, if not a laugh at least!
Bonehead Comb
Come into the store and grab this unique and fun gift for a kid this holiday season. Make combing your hair a little bit more fun with a Bonehead Comb!
Piggy Wigg the Birthday Pig Plush Toy
Get ready to hear squeals of delight when you give Piggy Wigg the Birthday Pig to the youngest birthday boy or girl in your life. This friendly, huggable plush is soft and strong, ready for the kind of birthday fun that only a child could dream up. Surface washable and free of removable parts, Piggy Wigg holds up to spirited play on birthdays and every other day of the year. Delight a member of your own family, or give as a thoughtful gesture to a friend or co-worker with a growing baby. Appropriate for boys and girls, Piggy Wigg’s classic, soft colors keep the focus off of gender and where it belongs: on fun!
Bunny Ralphie Bottle Cover
“That is the most precious thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”
“He looks like a pink nightmare.”
Come into the store grab your Bunny Ralphie Bottle cover today!
Cam Newton Bottle Cover
Just like Super-Cam, this bottle sleeve destroys the competition in ways you really can’t quantify on paper. Keep your bottle warm and decorated for the pleasure of your hands this winter!
Evil Genius For Hire Card Holder
Get down to brass tacks with a career accessory that is dressed to impress. The Evil Genius For Hire Business Card Holder says you know where your strengths lie. Perfect for IDs and credit cards, too.
Soberdough Brew Bread
Feel like a chef this holiday season with our Soberdough Brew Bread! This break requires no baking skills other than adding your favorite beer to your mix.
Savannah Bee Company Whipped Honey
The Savannah Bee Company Whipped Honey contains just two simple ingredients, pure honeybee honey, and Fair Trade cocoa powder. This combination may be the yummiest natural treat ever! We spin honey from the wildflower fields of Montana to form crystallized honey that’s creamy, smooth, spreadable, and delicious.
Crocodile Puzzle
As seen in our Gift Guide for Kids, this adorable wooden and colorful crocodile alphabet puzzle encourages letter recognition. Orange Tree Toys are known for being bold, bright, and stimulating for kids. This crocodile puzzle is a fun way to help children learn their ABC’s.
Mini Pots
These small pots are great for individual soups or dips! With an assortment of colors, personalize them to the decor of your home for the holiday’s.
Soap Holder
This adorable ceramic soup dish is perfect for the kitchen or bathroom.
Mr and Mrs Wedding Jute Card Sack
Need a good gift for newlyweds? This wedding sack is great to fill cards or gifts. It’s also super cute to frame as a memory!
Live Wood and Marble Charcuterie Board
This Charcuterie board is the perfect blend of marble and live wood, making a beautiful platter for your cheese spreads!
Copper Teaspoons
These copper teaspoons are perfect for the chefs in your life.
Copper Soap Holder
These refillable soap pumps are a gorgeous addition to your kitchen or bathroom. Add a touch of copper into your home this holiday season.
Flavored Toothpicks
As seen in our Gift Guide for Him, come in and grab one of our flavored toothpicks! Our Danson flavored toothpicks are made from bone white American northern white birch. For each tree Danson cuts to produce their toothpicks, they plant 100! With a commitment to the subtle, mild, character of natural ingredients, this independent family owned business has won the world over.
Pear Decoration
This adorable and simple pear is perfect for your bookshelf. Come in and grab yours today!
Wooden Shelves
Come into the store and grab a wooden shelf! Each one is entirely unique, as they are each “found” antique objects. Add a little bit of the outdoors into your home.
Jesus & Germs Sign
These fun metal signs are adorable for any bathroom or kitchen! They make the perfect funny and cute gift this holiday season.
Wine Bags
Don’t just show up to your holiday party with a bottle of wine – show up with a bottle of wine in an adorable wine bag! We have a bag for every get together this holiday season.
Napkin Rings
Our napkin rings are great gifts and make excellent table decorations! Make your holiday table settings the most talked about.
Reserved for the Dog Pillow
As seen in our Gift Guide for Pet Lovers, these pillows make great gifts for all fur loving friends. We all know that dogs truly rule our couches and beds, grab one of these for the dog lovers in your life! Get one from The Mercantile today.
Reserved for the cat pillow
As seen in our Gift Guide for Pet Lovers, these pillows make great gifts for all fur loving friends. We all know that cats truly rule our couches and beds, grab one of these for the dog lovers in your life! Get one from The Mercantile today.
Fish Platter
Do you have a nautical friend in your life? Gift them this adorable fish platter this holiday season!
Stoneware Vintage Reproduction Bowl
Come grab this big beautiful bowl! This bowl is perfect for salads, chips, or any sharable.
House Lantern
Light up your home with this beautiful house lanterns.
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Shake up your salt and pepper shaker styles with these adorable dog shaker sets!
Cotton Knit Octopus
This adorable little octopus is the perfect plush gift for a kid this holiday season. As seen in our Gift Guide for Kids, we have so many fun plush friends.
Porcelain Serving Board with Ferns
These porcelain fern boards are perfect for charcuterie platters of just for decoration! Get them this holiday season for the lovers of the little details.
Sponge Holder
These sponge holders are an adorable addition to your kitchen. With the perfect shape, the sponge can rest easily and drain!
Mommy + Me activity scarf
This is a perfect gift for all our mama’s out there. The Mommy + Me activity scarf provides bonding time and sensory experience for a happier, more relaxed, and brilliant baby!
Human Organ Cooler
As seen on our Gift Guide for White Elephant Parties, these coolers are fantastically funny food accessory gifts.
Ms. Food Face Ceramic Activity Plate
As seen in our Gift Guide for Kids, these ceramic activity plates make dinner time way more fun and much more creative!
Paddywax Kitchen Candle
As seen in our Gift Guide for Chefs, these kitchen candle’s are perfect for those who love to cook! The Mercantile carries kitchen candles from Paddywax. These signature scents are light yet proven to help remove and replace any foul-smelling cooking odor. Get the kitchen candle that chefs love this Christmas.
First-Aid Clutch
The First-Aid Clutch is the ideal gift for the accident-prone people in your life. Coming with 75 essential first-aid items for the car, desk, and backback!
FinchBerry Fizzy Salt Soak
As seen in our Gift Guide for Her, FinchBerry Fizzy Salt Soaks combine bath bombs with dead sea salt, for a magical and relaxing experience. Soften your skin while heightening your mood with this new, luxurious bath treat! Beautifully layered in eye-catching color combinations.
Olde Colony Ginger Cookies
Olde Colony Bakery is the oldest family-operated bakery in the historic Charleston area. Since the late 1940’s, they have taken great pride in sharing the rich Southern heritage and unique Lowcountry specialties with visitors and locals. They also take pride in the way they make the products – no preservatives, no chemicals, no hydrogenated oils, trans-fat-free, just delicious cookies made the natural way!
BlingSting Pepper Spray
Gift the gift of safety this Christmas with our BlingSting Pepper Spray! We make safety cute with these bedazzled pepper spray canisters.
Savannah Bee Company Heel Balm
Need a little self-care gift? Grab a moisturizing heel balm made by Savannah Bee Company!
Holy Water Flask
As seen in our Gift Guide for the Unoffendable, this funny flask makes a great gift for those in your life who enjoy a little sneaky drink every now and then.
Holy Toast Imprint
Give the gift of Holy Toast this Christmas season. Who doesn’t want their toast to have a holy imprint in it?
Ogre Sauce
Another addition to the Gift Guide for Chefs is our Craft BBQ Ogre Sauce. With the selection of either hot or original, the Ogre sauce is great for grilling the perfect ribs.
Tuskalusa Solid Cologne
The Tuskalusa Solid Cologne is the ideal men’s grooming product. This cologne is sweet, citrusy, and smoky. It’s fierce enough to last through the nine to five battle, but smooth enough to aid your after-hours quest.
Soap For Stoners
Our soaps are the perfect subtle gifts for your friends.