Box of Rocks

What's in the box: The site promises only rocks in a box each month and does not describe specific specimens, labels or extras.

Box of Rocks is not a serious mineral or fossil club. It is a comedy subscription from Radiculus, a novelty gift brand, and the whole site is written as a joke. The pitch is exactly what the name says: a monthly shipment of rocks, in a box, delivered to your door. The how it works section is an eleven step parody that suggests trying flossing while you wait and searching for meaning in your life between shipments. The customer quotes on the site are plainly fictional and deliberately unflattering. That tone is the product. If you want labeled specimens, identification cards, crystals or fossils with real educational value, the site does not promise any of that, so a dedicated collector or kids' geology box would suit you better. The site does not list prices, shipping regions or which rocks are included, so you will only see the terms once you start to subscribe. You can reach them by a toll free phone number or by email. The copyright notice still reads 2015, which suggests the site is rarely updated, so confirm that orders are being filled before you buy for a birthday or holiday. As a prank gift for someone who enjoys dry humor, it can land well. As an actual rock subscription, it offers very little.