News from Wall Street Gifts
8-3-26
We are making two major updates to our site. We have a close friend who is a well-known wildlife photographer and received many awards. We have access to over 10,000 of his photo. We begin with 100. By Labor Day 2026 we hope to have a new type of page for him. At the top of the page will be his photo. Then you will be given 3 choices. #1 the photo 16 x 20 inch which is large. #2 an even larger photo which is 20 x 30 inch. there are landscape views and close ups of various birds/animals. One landscape has a bear sleeping on a large log over a pond. Great photo for a bedroom or medical office that puts people to sleep! For fun photo there is a mother orangatan with her baby. So sweet. We've sold a lot of the Great Egret in breeding plumage. Each photo is better than the last! Check them out. The 3rd choice undr the photo is a t-shirt with the photo on it. Photo could be on the front or th back. You selet size and color of t-shirt...and it's a good quality t-shirt. All are EXCLUSIVE. I am giving one as Christmas present to all those who get gifts from me. So - by Labor Day...
Our 2nd major change will be a new vendor. Will discuss these 100 items further as Labor Day gets closer.
7-1-26
Once again our 30-year-old web site is being updated. By Labor Day our updates should be complete.
4-18-26
The REAL pig story. Wall Street Gifts began 30 years ago with 12 different products. One was a ceramic piggy bank. At one time we even had a web site banksbanksbanks.com...fast forward. 5 years ago we offered mini (3") SMALL (5"), medium (9"), large (10") and XXL (13") ceramic piggy banks. Most of them were available in 80 colors. So, what happened? In the 1970's the EPA dictated certain standards that made it impossible to manufacture ceramic piggy banks in the USA. All the pigs I bought during the past 30 years were made in China. The identical 13 inch pig we sold 5 years ago probably sold for $79 or so. Last year price had escalated to $119 because of shipping cost. 40 foot container that had cost $1500-2000 went to $10,000. Same number of pigs per container. Then, the tariffs. We would have had to increase our price to over $200 for the 13 inch pig. That price seemed too outlandish. We contacted the EPA. We met with our senator's staff...nothing. Coal was lucky they got EPA to approve their new process. It's obvious how to make things has changed in 50 years. We got no response. It wasn't just us...but many of us tried to get listened to. My main vendor whose grandfather had started selling pigs well before me...closed its doors. Very sad. Hopefully some day tariffs will disappear or at least get lowered and shipping costs decrease too. Until then, no ceramic piggy banks....long "story".
3-14-26
Why Is there a BIG Bull on Wall Street? Why does It Matter?There is a BIG bull in Battery Park near Wall Street that has become one of the world’s most recognized financial symbols. Tourists photograph it daily, investors admire it, and businesses use it as a representation of economic confidence. The BIG BULL represents optimism, strength, and the relentless forward momentum of markets.
New York City received this bull in 1989….in the middle of the Night! It quickly became a cultural landmark. Beyond its artistic appeal, the bull symbolizes the idea of a “bull market,” when stock prices rise, and investor confidence grows. The Bull is a powerful positive symbol of the Stock Market.
In the financial world, the BULL is an iconic statue which captures the imagination of investors and entrepreneurs alike. Many gifts at Wall Street Gift feature it. The bull symbolizes upward movement in the stock market…a bull market.
Key symbolic meanings include:
● Strength – Bulls represent power and endurance
● Momentum – The charging posture reflects forward movement
● Confidence – Investors associate bulls with strong economic outlooks
● Prosperity – Rising markets often bring business growth.
Because of these meanings, the Wall Street Bull became more than just public art. It became a global financial symbol. It is now one of the most photographed statues in the world
THE BUFFALO: Wall Street Gifts Buffalo Statue Symbolizes Strength In American Heritage
The American bison, often called buffalo, truly captures the spirit of our nation’s history. Long before highways and towns changed the landscape, these magnificent creatures freely roamed across North America. Early explorers marveled at the immense herds that moved gracefully like dark waves across the plains. For Indigenous communities, the buffalo represented not just survival, but a deep connection to nature and a profound respect for the land. Their story is a beautiful reminder of our shared heritage and the importance of coexistence.
Today the buffalo is a symbol of the Wild West. It is a powerful creature which evokes resilience, freedom, and the enduring strength of the American spirit. Nearly 60 million buffalo roamed the plains of North America. Their presence shaped ecosystems and sustained entire cultures. Within a century, the population had fallen dramatically to just a few hundred. In recognition of the buffalo’s significance, today it is the national mammal of the USA. It represents strength, endurance, and the ability to overcome hardship. For Native Americans, the buffalo represented a spiritual connection to the land. Nearly every part of the animal was used for survival, from food to shelter to tools.
A buffalo sculpture at Wall Street Gifts captures the essence of this magnificent animal. Male buffalo can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds, making them quite formidable. Mounted on a wooden base, the buffalo statue can easily be personalize with a custom plaque. It can commemorate achievements, honor traditions, or serve as a meaningful gift. It symbolizes perseverance through times of challenge and transformation. Lessons the buffalo has taught us include: lessons about responsibility, heritage, and the importance of protecting natural resources. Whether displayed in an office, study, or home, a buffalo statue serves as a quiet reminder of strength and determination. Wall Street Gifts applauds the buffalo’s survival.
2-19
We very proudly switched our personalization for ALL possible products to using AI software. If a product can be personalized, you will find a PERSONALIZE green box under the price. Once you click that box, the screen changes. In the top LEFT corner you see a place to enter text. As you enter the text you will find a yellow box has appeared on the product where it can be personalized. As you enter text, it appears inside the yellow box. So - the AI personalization works - mostly. But, we still have adjustments to make on some of the products. If you encounter a problem , EMAIL us!
2-1-26
Sadly we have now removed ALL ceramic piggy banks from our site. We had over 300 choices of pigs. The USA EPA has done nothing about changing regulations so ceramic piggy banks cam be made in USA. Hopefully some day they will. The ONLY banks we have are the heirloom-type silver and pewter banks. You will find them under the main category WALL STREET GIFTS - Banks.
1-2-26
Happy New Year! We begin our 30th year. Wall Street Gifts began before email, before shopping cart...with 12 items...a long time ago. It's been fun! We've enjoyed all the twists and turns we've encountered along the way!
4-16-25 (we have deleted the other posts from 2025)
How will the tariff situation effect Wall Street Gifts? What's our major problem? In the 1970's the EPA created regulations that eliminated electroplating in the USA. We have 500 sculptures most are electroplated. a few are solid bronze or crystal. China is ONLY place that allows it. In 50 years electroplating has changed - just like changes in coal industry. Today we understand using current methodology, electroplating can be done in USA. However, the EPA regulations do not recognize new way. We HAVE to remain in China. Thus - high tariff and high shipping. Since ALL ceramic piggy banks can only be made in China, pig prices are just too high. Hopefully, changed will be made so we can be in the pig business again. Practically 30 years - gone.
3-12-24 (we have deleted the other posts from 2024)
A new web site is being worked on. In our 28 years we have launched at least 20 new designs of Wall Street Gifts web site. Always a fun time. Several years ago we had 15 different web sites such as: banksbanksbanks.com, bullsbullsbulls.com, cowscowscows.com, ponyponypony.com. An "expert" convinced us we were competing with ourself so we transferred all to Wall Street Gifts. This year we are going to revive one of those 15 sites - banksbanksbanks.com. We will begin with about 600 banks. Fun time for us!
4-14-23 (we have deleted the other posts from 2023)
This month we have added lots of dog sculptures. Some of the dogs are actual size of that breed - from Chihuahua to German Shepherd. Wall Street Gifts has the most colors of ceramic piggy banks - around 80. All are ours exclusively. We also have over 100 designs of piggy banks that our artists have created.
4-3-22 (we have deleted the other posts from 2022)
Yes, prices have risen. Example - the ceramic piggy banks. Wall Street Gifts was founded 27 years ago. Within the first couple of years we began to sell piggy banks. Typically the "large" pig sold for $19.95 and the shipping cost was $5 or so. Today UPS and FedEx assign "dimensional" weight to a box. (It had been actual weight). Our $19.95 pig that shipped for $5...now sells for $49.95 including shipping
2-8-21 (we have deleted the other posts from 2021)
Wow. Time passes when you're having fun. We've now been in business for 25 years. How did we get to be that old! Starting with 12 products on wallstreetgifts.com we grew to 6,000 products. Then Amazon came along and we selected products that were exclusviely ours or practically all ours.Our goal is quality and happy customers. Since we are a New Hampshire LLC there are no sales taxes.