Where the money goes
National platforms are built to move dollars out of local economies and up to shareholders. Independent businesses recirculate far more of each dollar locally — paying local staff, local suppliers, and local taxes. The difference compounds across a whole community over a year.
Convenience without the cost
The usual trade-off is convenience versus keeping it local. Good Circles is designed to remove that trade-off: a local-first marketplace where prices already run about 10% lower and a share of every sale funds a cause you pick — so the easy choice is also the local one. See how it works for shoppers »
When there’s no local option
If no local merchant carries what you need, Good Circles still shows a clearly labeled external option so you’re never stuck — and about half of any commission on those items funds a shared nonprofit pool. More on the model »
Shop local without giving up convenience
Save about 10% and fund a cause you choose — same stuff, different math.
For shoppersFAQ
Is shopping local better than shopping on Amazon?
For your community, yes — far more of each dollar stays local when you buy from independent businesses. Good Circles adds local-first convenience plus about 10% savings and funding for a cause you choose.
Can I shop local online and still save money?
Yes. With Good Circles, local prices already run about 10% lower at checkout, and a share of every sale funds a nonprofit you pick — at no extra cost.