Bear Grips Pro ShopsSport-Tek Pullover Price: A Full Cost and Profit Margin Breakdown
- A custom Sport-Tek quarter-zip pullover costs $35.95 (free plan) or $29.88 (VIP plan) at base.
- Most shops retail the pullover between $44 and $56 and keep the rest as profit.
- The VIP plan's $6.07 per-unit savings clears the $59 monthly fee at roughly 10 pullovers.
- No printing setup fees or per-color charges are added on top of the base price.
The question "what does a Sport-Tek pullover actually cost" has a different answer depending on whether you are buying a blank at retail or building a custom, branded piece to sell or issue to a team. This breakdown covers the second case: the real, all-in cost of a custom Sport-Tek quarter-zip pullover through Bear Grips Pro Shops, how the free and VIP plans compare, and what retail price leaves healthy margin.
Sport-Tek Pullover Base Price by Plan
| Plan | Monthly fee | Pullover base price | Live product slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $35.95 | 3 |
| Self-Service VIP | $59 | $29.88 | 200 |
| Done-For-You VIP | $105 | $29.88 | 250 |
The base price already includes the blank pullover, front-side design printing, packing, and free shipping to the buyer. There is no setup fee and no per-color surcharge for the logo.
When the VIP Plan Pays for Itself on Pullovers Alone
VIP saves $6.07 per pullover versus the free plan. At that savings rate, the $59 monthly fee is covered once a shop sells about 10 pullovers in a month ($6.07 x 10 = $60.70). Sell more than that and every additional pullover's savings goes straight to extra profit. Shops selling other Sport-Tek pieces alongside it (tees, long sleeves, polos) clear the VIP fee even faster, since the savings stack across the whole catalog.
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| Retail price | Plan | Profit per unit |
|---|---|---|
| $44.00 | VIP | $14.12 |
| $48.00 | VIP | $18.12 |
| $56.00 | VIP | $26.12 |
| $48.00 | Free | $12.05 |
| $56.00 | Free | $20.05 |
Pro Shops recommends a default profit target of $10 per item as a starting point, but every vendor sets their own retail price with no cap on either end. Quarter-zip pullovers routinely carry a higher margin than tees since buyers expect to pay more for a mid-layer piece.
Monthly Revenue Examples at Different Order Volumes
- 10 pullovers/month at $48 retail, VIP plan. $181.20 gross profit, past the $59 monthly fee.
- 25 pullovers/month at $48 retail, VIP plan. $453 gross profit.
- 40 pullovers/month (a staff or team order) at $44 retail, VIP plan. $564.80 gross profit in a single order wave.
These numbers do not include embroidery add-ons, which some shops price at a premium over the base pullover.
What the Base Price Does Not Include
- Rush production. Standard turnaround is about a week; expedited options may carry an added cost where offered.
- Extra print placements. The base price covers front-side design; back prints or additional placements are set by the vendor as add-ons.
- The monthly plan fee itself ($0, $59, or $105) is separate from the per-unit pullover base price and covers the full shop, not just one product.
Run Your Own Pullover Margin Numbers
$29.88 VIP base, $35.95 free base. Set your own retail price and keep the difference.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the actual base price of a custom Sport-Tek pullover?
$35.95 on the free plan or $29.88 on the Self-Service and Done-For-You VIP plans.
Are there setup fees for printing a logo on a Sport-Tek pullover?
No. The base price covers the blank, printing, and packing with no setup or per-color charge.
How much profit should I expect per pullover?
Pro Shops suggests a $10 default profit target, though many vendors price pullovers with $14 to $26 margin. There is no restriction on the retail price you set.
Does the VIP plan pay for itself if I only sell pullovers?
Yes, once volume passes roughly 10 pullovers a month, the $6.07 per-unit savings covers the $59 VIP fee.
