Whether you have a really cool widget to sell, or your garage band has super fans in need of neon hoodies, Merch Hound can help you set up a turn-key online store to satisfy the masses. We handle everything from manufacturing to order fulfillment. All you have to do is create something to sell and cash the checks. It’s a pretty sweet deal if you ask us, but you’ve probably got a few questions. Read on for more details.
Q: How is the online store set up?
A: We provide a webstore domain at www.yourbandname.myshopify.com where fans can view and purchase all of your merchandise. This store can be linked to your pre-existing myspace page, facebook page or website so your fans have easy access.
Q: Who creates the online store?
A: Really that is up to you. For $99 you secure your webstore domain and have complete freedom to design the store look yourself. Or for an additional cost we can design the store for you with your input. We customize your webstore to flow with the look of your current band site or webpage. The look is unique to your band.
Q: Who handles fulfillments?
A: We handle all of the webstore fulfillment, so you can concentrate on what is really important (the music!). We also drop ship items to tour locations. This way you don’t have to stuff your bus full of merch before you hit the road.
Q: Are there any ways to promote the online store, besides a banner ad on a webpage?
A: Why, yes! We can print promotional cards advertising the webstore for you to hand out at concerts and other events.
Q: Why should I spend the money to pre-order merch and have an online store?
A: Selling merchandise can be extremely profitable. Your online store provides more opportunities for sales because it is open 24/7 and can be seen from anywhere on the web. Hmm, more money sounds good. Also, your fans want to support you (and give you free advertising) so why not make it easy?
Q: Since we’re on the subject of money, what are the pricing options anyway?
A: Here are the basics:
| Operation | Cost | What you get |
| Webstore Set-Up | $99* | Your store web address and backend set-up |
| Store – designed by you | FREE | A store design only limited by your creativity and skill |
| Store – designed by us | $300-$500 | Customized store design |
| Online Store Fee (basic) | $29/month* | 100 items of promotional merch, no coupon codes |
| Online Store Fee (upgrade) | $59/month | 2,500 items of promotional merch, coupon codes accepted |
| Maintenance Fee | 10% of gross sales* | Awesomeness in full-service merchandising |
*Required costs
Q: Are these prices competitive?
A: Very. Some of our competitors charge 25% and up on gross sales. With our pricing you get to keep 90% of the sales you make. That’s a pretty sweet deal.
Q: Why should I do business with Merch Hound?
We are a division of a well-established advertising agency in Franklin, Tennessee which means we have access to more resources and a wider range of services than other companies. Not only that, our digital printing press offers flexibility to print a lower minimum than most companies allow. If you want to try out a new design on a few shirts to see how they sell, no problem! And finally, we’re a one-stop shop that saves you time while making you money. How can you say no to that?