Bear Grips Pro ShopsWhat Company Swag on Next Level Tees Actually Costs a Small Business
- Company swag budgets usually get planned per person, per new hire or per event attendee, not per shirt, so the real question is cost per person.
- Next Level VIP base prices in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog run $19.88 to $25.88 for the tee and tank styles, and that price already includes printing, packing, and free shipping to that person's address.
- A 20-person new-hire swag batch on the Premium Cotton Crew Tee runs about $477.60 at VIP base, with no separate shipping or setup line item added on top.
- Vendors can charge employees a subsidized price instead of giving shirts away free, recovering part of the cost while keeping the perk.
Why Swag Budgeting Works Per Person, Not Per Shirt
A swag line item usually gets sized to a headcount: how many new hires this quarter, how many people attending the offsite, how many booth visitors expected at an event. Because the VIP base price is fixed per item regardless of order size, the per-person cost is just the base price for the style chosen, with no separate shipping or handling fee to add.
What Each Next Level Style Costs Per Person
| Style | VIP base | Free plan base |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Racerback Tank | $19.88 | $23.93 |
| Premium Cotton Crew Tee | $23.88 | $28.95 |
| Men's Premium Triblend Crew Tee | $23.88 | $28.95 |
| Women's Premium Cotton Tee | $23.88 | $28.95 |
| Premium CVC Jersey Tee | $24.88 | $29.95 |
| Women's Premium Triblend Tee | $24.88 | $29.95 |
| Women's Premium Triblend Racerback Tank | $25.88 | $31.93 |
Budget Scenarios by Headcount
| Scenario | Headcount | Style | Total at VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding team | 5 | Premium CVC Jersey Tee | $124.40 |
| New-hire batch | 20 | Premium Cotton Crew Tee | $477.60 |
| All-hands offsite | 100 | Men's Premium Triblend Crew Tee | $2,388.00 |
These totals cover printing, packing, and shipping. There is no separate freight or setup line to add on top.
Giving Shirts Away Free vs Charging a Subsidized Price
Vendors set their own retail price with no restrictions, which means a company can list the tee at $0 markup so employees pay only the base cost, offer it fully free by covering the invoice separately, or charge a partial price to recover some of the spend. All three models run through the same shop with no extra setup.
Which Plan Fits a Small Company
The Free plan ($0/mo, 3 live products) works for a company just testing one or two Next Level styles. Once ordering becomes routine, Self-Service VIP ($59/mo, 200 products) unlocks the lowest base prices shown above. Done-For-You VIP ($105/mo, 250 products) adds a personal advisor and full shop build-out for companies that want the setup handled for them.
Plan Your Swag Budget
See VIP base prices on every Next Level style before you set your swag budget.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is shipping included in the price shown?
Yes. Free shipping to the recipient's address is built into the VIP or Free base price shown for each style.
Does the per-unit price drop at higher headcounts?
No. The per-unit price is set by plan tier (Free, Self-Service VIP, Done-For-You VIP), not by order quantity.
Which plan should a 20-person startup use for regular swag orders?
Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) typically pays for itself quickly once a company is ordering swag regularly, since it unlocks the lowest base price on every style.
Can a company charge employees only part of the cost?
Yes. The vendor sets any retail price, including a partial charge that offsets some of the base cost.
