We used Origional Works 2 years ago. The quality and selection of products was very good and we raised $4,500 but it was an organizational hassle so no one has been willing to chair it since. The hassle was due to fact that they create a magnet of every child's work and you distribute them. But then if the family doesn't order, the magnet must be returned. We had well over a hundred (of 700 students) who did not order and did not return the magnet, which we had to repeatedly pester to get them back or else the PTA had to pay for(approx $6 each, forget exact amount). We did end up paying for some that we could not get returned, although don't remember how many. This might work better for a private school where you have some leverage over the delinquent parents.

We are using Square 1. Color artwork, all students get magnet free and then decide on what items they want. 33% profit. Our first year but we have only heard good things [img]tongue.gif[/img] This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

I am looking into some of the choices for notecards, magnets, etc. with artwork made by the children. Has anyone used any companies that do this, how much success did you have, what kind of profit do you make? Any advice greatly appreciated.