Bear Grips Pro ShopsNext Level Tank Top Pricing and Profit Margins for Shop Owners
- Next Level racerback tanks have a $19.88 VIP base price, triblend racerback tanks have a $25.88 VIP base price.
- The free plan base price runs $4 to $6 higher per tank than VIP.
- Vendors set their own retail price on top of the base and keep 100% of the markup.
- Selling 20 tanks a month at an $8-$10 profit adds $160-$200 in monthly margin before affiliate earnings.
Free vs VIP Base Price on Next Level Tanks
| Style | Free base | VIP base | VIP savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies Racerback Tank | $23.93 | $19.88 | $4.05 |
| Women's Premium Triblend Racerback Tank | $31.93 | $25.88 | $6.05 |
What the VIP Plans Unlock Beyond the Discount
Self-Service VIP runs $59/mo for 200 live products at the lowest base prices. Done-For-You VIP runs $105/mo and adds a personal shop advisor, monthly mockups on every color variant, curated top 6 color picks, professionally written product pages, and optimal retail pricing set from real sales data. Both plans stack the base-price savings shown above against the free plan's $0/mo, 3-product limit.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Setting Your Retail Price on a Next Level Tank
- Racerback tank. Most vendors retail $28-$34, leaving $8-$14 profit over VIP base.
- Triblend racerback tank. Most vendors retail $36-$42, leaving $10-$16 profit over VIP base.
- The default recommended profit across the catalog is $10/item, and nothing stops a vendor charging more on a premium fabric like the triblend.
Profit Math at Scale: 20 Tanks a Month
A gym or team shop selling 20 racerback tanks a month at an $8-$10 profit clears $160-$200 in margin, with no inventory risk and no upfront spend. Add the built-in affiliate program (10% of a referred vendor's subscription forever, plus $1 per unit that vendor sells) and a vendor who refers two other gym owners into VIP adds recurring revenue on top of their own tank sales.
Which Tank Has Better Margin Potential
The standard racerback tank has the lower price point and moves faster on volume, which suits gyms, teams, and events selling to a broad audience. The triblend racerback tank costs more at base but supports a higher retail ceiling for boutique or lifestyle brands, since the softer fabric feel justifies a premium price to the end customer.
Set Your Own Tank Pricing
VIP base prices from $19.88, you set retail and keep the margin. No inventory, no minimum.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the VIP base price on the Next Level racerback tank?
$19.88 per tank on Self-Service or Done-For-You VIP, versus $23.93 on the free plan.
How much profit can I make per tank?
Most vendors clear $8-$14 profit on the standard racerback and $10-$16 on the triblend racerback, depending on the retail price they set.
Does Bear Grips take a cut of my retail markup?
No. You set the retail price and keep the full difference above the base price.
Can I earn beyond tank sales?
Yes. The built-in affiliate program pays 10% of a referred vendor's subscription forever plus $1 per unit that vendor sells, on top of your own shop's profit.
