Before you make a cent,
you first have to break even.

If you order before with our June 1 special, the cost for a minimum order of 500 sets of printed CheerStix will be $435. (July 1 cutoff cost will be $485.)

So, if you sell one set of CheerStix for $3, then you need to sell at least 145 sets to break even.

$3 X 145 = $435
Your cost: $435

If you were to sell 250 sets of CheerStix at $3, your profit would be $315.

$3 X 250 = $750
Minus your cost: $435
Your profit: $315

We've found that most schools can expect to sell at least 250 sets.

How many sets above 250 you can sell will depend on the design you create … the support of your fans … and how well you promote them.

Remember: it's good to be an optimist. But be a realist, too. It is better to order on the low side and then re-order more later if you run out rather than ordering too many in the beginning and having leftovers if sales aren't what you had expected.

Many schools have found a local sponsor to pay for the actual cost of the CheerStix. In return, the school puts the sponsor's logo on one side and sells the CheerStix for $1 or $2 a set at games. This has worked well for these schools.

Important note: CheerStix with only the school's name and mascot in school colors are perceived to be more valuable – and therefore usually sell better.