Schools And Teams
FAQ
Answers on school and team stores, bulk orders, purchase orders, sales tax, and how it all works.
Do we have to be affiliated with a school?
No. We set up stores for independent travel teams, club teams, and other youth sports organizations just as often as we do for schools, PTAs, and districts — no school affiliation required.
How much does it cost to set up a store?
Free to launch with a basic template. A design fee only applies if you want fully custom artwork or logo work beyond the template.
How do we get paid?
You set your own fundraising margin on top of our base cost. Since orders run through our checkout, we collect payment first, then pay out your share quarterly by check or ACH.
Is there a minimum number of items we need to sell?
No minimum orders. Families and fans order individually, and items are produced as orders come in — there's no inventory for you to manage.
How long does it take to launch a store?
Typically a few business days once we have your logo, colors, and product selection.
Do families pay sales tax on store purchases?
Yes. Individual purchases through a school or team store are ordinary retail transactions and are taxed at standard rates based on the buyer's shipping address, the same as any other online purchase. A school or district's tax-exempt status does not extend to individual family or staff purchases.
Does our school's tax-exempt status apply to the store?
Only to purchases your school or district makes directly with its own funds and a valid tax-exempt certificate — for example, a bulk PO placed by the district office. It does not apply to purchases made by individual families, staff, or students through a store.
Can we pay by purchase order?
Yes. Purchase orders and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for direct institutional and bulk orders — invoicing is available for schools, districts, and organizations.
Is there a minimum for bulk orders?
No minimum required, but volume discounts kick in starting at 25 units: 8% off orders of 25–49, 12% off 50–99, and 15% off 100+ units.
How does the bulk ordering process work?
Four steps: submit an inquiry with your product mix and estimated quantity, receive a written quote with your discount applied within 48 hours, approve the quote (POs accepted, or pay by card), and we produce and ship.
What's the turnaround time?
Standard turnaround is 5–10 business days depending on order size and product mix.
What products can we order?
Custom t-shirts, desk mats and mousepads, lanyards and badge reels, notebooks, signs, banners, Stack-A-Name displays, and trophies — see the full Schools & Districts page for pricing on each.
Can we add our logo or mascot?
Yes, custom logo, mascot, or name personalization is available on most products — a design fee may apply depending on the complexity of the artwork.
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