Bear Grips Pro ShopsHow Much Does Print on Demand Cost? A Full Pricing Breakdown
- Print on demand cost has two parts: a monthly plan fee (or $0 on the free plan) and a per-piece base price.
- Base prices on Bear Grips Pro Shops range from $19.88 for a tee to $54.88 for leggings.
- A VIP plan lowers every base price by $4 to $11 per item compared to the free plan.
- The vendor sets the retail price on top of the base and keeps the margin on every sale.
Print on demand pricing has two layers that are easy to confuse: what the seller pays the platform (the plan fee plus the per-piece base price) and what the seller charges the customer (the retail price). Understanding both is the difference between guessing at margin and actually knowing it. Bear Grips Pro Shops publishes both numbers up front across all 63 products, with no hidden per-color or setup charges added on top.
The three plan tiers and what they cost
| Plan | Monthly fee | Live products | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 | Higher per item |
| Self-Service VIP | $59 | 200 | Lowest, full control |
| Done-For-You VIP | $105 | 250 | Same low base, plus full-service setup |
The free plan is the no-risk way to test a design before committing to a monthly fee. Once a shop is selling consistently, the VIP tiers pay for themselves through the lower per-piece base price alone.
What a piece actually costs across the catalog
| Product | Free base | VIP base | Savings on VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee | $23.93 | $19.88 | $4.05 |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | $44.94 | $36.88 | $8.06 |
| Men's Signature Athletic Shorts | $59.93 | $49.88 | $10.05 |
| Signature Seamless Leggings | $63.93 | $54.88 | $9.05 |
| Classic Rope Hat | $34.88 | $29.86 | $5.02 |
Across the full 63-product catalog, VIP base prices run $4.02 to $11.07 lower per item than the free plan, depending on the product.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.How margin actually gets set
The vendor sets the retail price. There is no required markup and no cap on it either. The default recommended profit is $10 per piece, and most vendors charge more on higher-cost items like hoodies and leggings than they do on a basic tee. A tee priced at $19.88 VIP base and sold at $30 clears $10.12 in margin per sale. A Comfort Soft Hoodie priced at $36.88 VIP base and sold at $55 clears $18.12 per sale.
Are there fees beyond the base price?
No. There is no setup fee, no per-color charge, and no charge for unlimited design elements on a piece. Shipping to the end customer is free and already built into the base price shown. The only recurring cost to the vendor is the monthly plan fee, and the free plan has none at all.
How the affiliate program adds a second income stream
Every vendor, on any plan, also gets an affiliate link at signup. Referring another vendor pays 10 percent of that vendor's subscription forever, plus $1 for every unit that referred vendor sells, paid out on a biweekly schedule. This runs alongside the vendor's own shop margin, not instead of it.
See the Full Price List for Every Product
Free plan available to test the model. Check base prices across all 63 products before you set a retail price.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a free way to try print on demand before paying?
Yes. The free plan is $0 per month with 3 live products, though the base price per item is higher than on the paid VIP plans.
What is the cheapest print on demand plan that still gets the lowest prices?
Self-Service VIP at $59 per month unlocks the lowest base prices across all 200 allowed live products, with full control over the shop.
How much profit can I realistically keep per item?
The default recommended profit is $10 per piece. Most sellers charge more on hoodies and leggings, since the base cost and perceived value are both higher.
Are there per-color or setup fees on custom designs?
No. Unlimited design elements and colors are included in the base price with no extra setup charge.
