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Hammacher Schlemmer

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A retailer that has sold the unique and the unexpected since 1848.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Hammacher Schlemmer is a retailer whose own site states that since 1848 it has sold the unique and the unexpected — things customers had never seen, never heard of, and never dreamed they could buy. Its online catalog spans novelty and gift items such as the Commodore 64 Ultimate, ride-on toys including a CAT foot-to-floor backhoe and a remote control dump truck, and jewelry such as the Moissanite Bow Necklace, the Purple Cultured Pearl Earrings, and the White Sapphire Station Necklace. The site presents curated showcases and best-seller collections, and jewelry listings carry a Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction.

History

Hammacher Schlemmer's own website states that since 1848 it has sold the unique and the unexpected — things customers had never seen, never heard of, and never dreamed they could buy, often at prices to match. The site invites visitors to guess the prices of past Hammacher Schlemmer classics and to browse best sellers. Its current online catalog includes the Commodore 64 Ultimate, ride-on toys such as the CAT Foot-To-Floor Backhoe and the Fully Functional Remote Control Dump Truck, and jewelry such as the Moissanite Bow Necklace, the Purple Cultured Pearl Earrings, and the White Sapphire Station Necklace.

Products and positioning

Sells the unique and the unexpected, often at prices to match.

  • Commodore 64 Ultimate

    A computer described as the return of the computer that changed everything, priced at $349.95 for the BASIC Beige version and $399.95 for the Starlight Edition.

  • The CAT Foot-To-Floor Backhoe

    A ride-on toy priced at $84.95.

  • The Fully Functional Remote Control Dump Truck

    A remote control dump truck at 1:14 scale, priced at $79.95.

  • The Moissanite Bow Necklace

    A necklace with a round brilliant moissanite pendant beneath a pavé accented bow, 5 carats total weight, in sterling silver, priced at $89.95.

  • The Purple Cultured Pearl Earrings

    8–9mm purple cultured freshwater button pearl earrings in yellow plated sterling silver with shepherd hook backs, priced at $69.95–$84.95.

  • The White Sapphire Station Necklace

    A 1 CT TGW created white sapphire station necklace in sterling silver with a 16-inch chain and 2-inch extender, priced at $114.95.

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