How expensive are the gifts at the AGM?
Gifts generally range between $2 and $80, so there are items for every budget. Our most expensive items are large handmade baskets, and our least expensive items are soapstone animals and coin purses.
What food is served at lunch and what is the suggested donation amount?
Hot soup will be served at lunch, and pastries throughout the day. The suggested donation for soup is $4 a bowl, and $1 for a pastry.
What type of payment do you take?
We accept cash, check, VISA, or MasterCard. We are unable to accept PayPal or other forms of digital purchase at this time.
How does shopping at the AGM work?
When you walk in the door, you will be given a envelope that describes the process of making purchases. When you want to make a purchase, have the sales representative from that area write up an itemized sales receipt, and put the receipt in your envelope. When you are done shopping, bring your receipt envelope to the Cashier area at the front. Your individual receipts will be totaled and you may pay by cash, check, or credit card. You can also get a tax receipt for outright donations to non-profit organizations. It may seem confusing, but don’t worry! There will be people at the door to explain the process as soon as you come in.
What does fair-trade mean?
From the Oxford Language Dictionary, fair-trade is defined as “trade between companies in developed countries and producers in developing countries in which fair prices are paid to the producers.” This means that there is a minimum wage for artisans who are involved in fair-trade, so they are protected financially from being paid under the necessary amount.
What does the name, “Alternative Gift Market” mean?
Our gift market offers many meaningful alternatives to typical shopping options. Our gift market offers both fair trade gifts as well as donation options, of which proceeds go to people in need around the globe. The Alternative Gift Market is also referred to as the AGM.
Stillwater Alternative Gift Market 