Bear Grips Pro ShopsHanes Tall Tee Pricing and Profit Margins for Custom Shops
- The Hanes Premium Tall Tee has a VIP base price of $25.88 and a free-plan base price of $31.95.
- VIP saves $6.07 per tee versus the free plan, which compounds fast across any real sales volume.
- Most vendors retail the tall tee at $28 to $34, leaving $2 to $12 profit per unit depending on plan and price point.
- There is no cap on retail price and no required markup, so the vendor keeps the full margin above base.
Base Price by Plan
| Plan | Monthly cost | Tall tee base price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo (3 live products) | $31.95 |
| Self-Service VIP | $59/mo (200 live products) | $25.88 |
| Done-For-You VIP | $105/mo (250 live products, full setup) | $25.88 |
Both VIP tiers unlock the same lowest base price on the tall tee. The Done-For-You plan adds a personal shop advisor, monthly mockups, and pricing set from real sales data, on top of the same $25.88 base.
Profit at Common Retail Prices
| Retail price | Profit on VIP base ($25.88) | Profit on free base ($31.95) |
|---|---|---|
| $28 | $2.12 | -$3.95 (loss) |
| $30 | $4.12 | -$1.95 (loss) |
| $32 | $6.12 | $0.05 |
| $34 | $8.12 | $2.05 |
| $38 | $12.12 | $6.05 |
The table shows why VIP matters most on a higher-cost piece like the tall tee: on the free plan, a common $28 to $30 retail price actually runs at a loss, while VIP keeps a healthy margin at the same retail price.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.How to Set a Tall Tee Retail Price
- Match standard tee pricing. Most shops keep the tall tee at the same retail price as a standard cotton tee, since the buyer is paying for a fit, not a premium fabric.
- Add $2 to $4 for a specialty size. Some vendors price the tall tee slightly above standard to reflect the extended cut, especially in team and event shops.
- Bundle with other pieces. A tall tee plus a hat or a hoodie in the same order raises average order value without changing the per-unit tee price.
What the Margin Looks Like at Volume
At a $32 retail price on VIP base, 25 tall tees a month clears $153 in gross profit after the $59 VIP subscription. At 50 tees a month, that climbs to $306 profit after the subscription cost, before counting any other product in the shop. The subscription cost is fixed, so every additional tee sold past the break-even point is close to pure margin.
Where Else This Math Applies
The same base-versus-retail math applies across the full 63-product catalog. For the products that pair naturally with the tall tee, see the Hanes tall tee catalog lineup. For a look at how the tall tee compares to a standard cotton tee on price and fabric, see Hanes vs Bella+Canvas tees. Every vendor also earns 10% of any referred vendor's subscription plus $1 per unit sold through the built-in affiliate program, paid bi-weekly.
Price the Tall Tee With Real Numbers
$25.88 VIP base, no cap on retail price, no minimum order.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the VIP base price on the Hanes tall tee?
$25.88 per tee. The free plan base price is $31.95, a $6.07 difference per unit.
What retail price should I set on the tall tee?
Most vendors set $28 to $34, matching standard tee pricing. There is no required markup, so the vendor keeps the full difference above base price.
Is VIP worth it just for the tall tee?
If a shop sells more than roughly 10 tall tees a month, the $6.07 per-unit savings on VIP covers the $59 monthly subscription on its own, before counting any other product.
Does Bear Grips take a cut of the retail price?
No. The vendor keeps 100% of the difference between the base price and the retail price they set.
