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PTARenegade

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Would you mind e-mailing me a list for your Santa Shop as well? Sounds like you are very organized and resourceful!

Aileen King
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PTARenagade:

I'd appreciate you emailing your list for Santa Shop stuff.

Thanks,
Holly
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Originally posted by PTA Renegade:
As the santa shop chairperson this year, I have had the opportunity to look at several different programs provided by outside companies and the primary impression I received from them was that the "wholesale" prices that they charge leave absolutely no room for a markup (if used as a fund-raiser) without gouging your students.

Also, carefully read the contracts before you sign. Most carry a clause that states that you cannot offer any products at the shop other than what is provided by their company.

I have found several national companies that provide items suitable for a santa shop, most of them offer 10-30 day net payment terms to schools and PTA/PTO's, so that you can pay for your items after your shop has ended (great if you have a limited budget). A couple of them have full web access for ease in ordering. The wholesale prices at these sites are 50-75% less than prices at the santa shop companies, and you have total control over prices, quality, selection, etc.

Combine items from these sources with a trip to the dollar store (and/or donations or purchases from local merchants), create a selection of 100 items and you have built a santa shop!

If you want a list of these companies, email me for the details.

Hi can you send me a copy of this list?
Thanks,
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[ 03-11-2005, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: tmcrain ]

We used the Gingerbread Shop from America's Fundraising Network last year. This year we are going with Gifts and Things. We had a great time and the kids loved it. Some companies offer an early sign on bonus which you can raffle off if you are using the shop as a fundraiser. We had a little mark up from cost and took the money we made a sponsored 6 children from the Spirit of Sharing for Christmas. The kids were proud to buy things for their families. I had one mom get teary eyed when she thanked us and told us her son gave her a rose from the shop (by the way, the roses sold out)and 6 kids in our area had presents Christmas morning to open. It was a win-win situation!

Originally posted by Ahanson:
We are in a hurry to find a Santa Shop. Hoping someone might be able to share which company is best. We have used Kid's Korner in the past and would like something new. Any thoughts would be great!

We just use the local dollar store and charge
$1.50 for everything. I forget the amount we
made last year, but it was pretty good. We
kept running out of stuff last year and had to
run out 3 times to get more merchandise!