Honest Pricing, Happy Customers: Why We Keep It Fair

Hi there!

Welcome to The Wits End—your go-to spot for unique, high-quality print-on-demand goodies. Before you start browsing, we want to take a quick moment to chat about something important: our pricing. We know that online shopping can sometimes feel like a gamble (are those $50 socks really worth it?), so we’re here to promise you two things:

We’re not here to rip you off.
We are here to earn your trust.

Let’s dive into how we balance making a living with keeping our prices fair.

First Things First: How Print-on-Demand Works

If you’re new to print-on-demand (POD), here’s the scoop:

We partner with trusted suppliers who print, package, and ship products only when you order them.
This means we don’t hold inventory, which saves costs (and the planet from waste!).
The downside? POD isn’t always cheap. Production fees, materials, and shipping add up fast.

We’re transparent about this because we want you to know exactly where your money goes. No smoke and mirrors here!

Breaking Down the Costs

Let’s say you buy a $31.50 hoodie from us. Here’s how that breaks down:

Base Product Cost: $21.95 - $26.95 (paid to our supplier for materials, printing, and packaging).
Shipping: $4–$10 (depending on location and speed).
Platform Fees: $2–$5 (Shopify, payment processors, apps—they all take a cut).
Our Profit: $3–$6 (this is how we keep the lights on and invest in new designs!).

We’re not pocketing $30 on a shirt—we’re making enough to run this business without cutting corners on quality.

Why We Don’t (and Won’t) Jack Up Prices

We’ve seen POD stores charge $60 for a mug or $80 for a hoodie. While we could do that, it’s just not our style. Here’s why:

You’re Not a Cash Cow: You’re a person with a budget, and we respect that.
Quality Matters: We’d rather earn $5 less per order and have you come back (or tell a friend!) than make a quick buck.
Ethics Over Greed: We sleep better knowing we’re not exploiting anyone’s FOMO.

How We Compare to Competitors

We regularly check prices across POD platforms and adjust ours to stay competitive. You might still find cheaper options elsewhere, and that’s okay! But here’s what sets us apart:

Better Quality: Our suppliers use premium materials (no peeling prints or flimsy fabrics!).
No Hidden Markups: What you see is what you get. No surprise fees at checkout.
Customer Care: Got a problem? A real human—not a bot—will help you fix it.

If you do spot a product priced significantly lower elsewhere, let us know! We’ll happily explain the difference (e.g., organic cotton vs. standard blends) or adjust if we can.

Our Promise to You

No Gimmicks: We’ll never inflate prices just to run a “fake sale” later.
No Cheap Tricks: What’s the point of a $10 t-shirt if it falls apart after one wash?
No Pressure: Take your time deciding—we’re not here to upsell you.

Why This Matters to Us

We started The Wits End because we love creating fun, meaningful products—not to get rich overnight. This business lets us:

Play with art and design to bring unique ideas to life.
Avoid the 9-to-5 grind (yes, we’re human!).
Donate a portion of profits to food banks, homeless shelters, and pet shelters.

If we priced everything at rock-bottom rates, we’d have to sacrifice quality, customer service, or our own sanity. And where’s the fun in that?

How You Can Help Us Keep Prices Low

Bundle Up: Many of our products have “Buy 2, Save 10%” discounts.
Follow Us: We share exclusive promo codes on Threads.
Feedback Is Gold: Tell us what you’d like to see (or what’s *not* working), and we’ll adjust!

FAQs (Because We Know You’re Thinking It!)

Q: Why is shipping so expensive?

A: We don’t control shipping rates—carriers like USPS and UPS do. We charge what they charge us, plus a $1–$2 handling fee to cover packaging materials.

Q: Can you offer bulk discounts?

A: Since we’re print-on-demand, we don’t hold bulk inventory. But email us at thewitsendstore@aliboom.com for custom orders (10+ items), and we’ll try to work something out!

Q: How do you choose suppliers?

A: We vet them for quality, ethical practices, and reliability. No sweatshops, no shady stuff.

Final Word: Let’s Keep It Real

We’re a small business, not a faceless corporation. Every order helps us grow, but not at the expense of your trust. If you ever feel like a price doesn’t add up, reach out—we’ll explain it, adjust it, or even apologize if we messed up.

Thanks for giving us a shot. We’re here to make you smile, not empty your wallet.

Cheers,

Terry Ross

Founder, The Wits End

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