Plan Your Buy: How to Maximize Your Cyber Monday Savings
A quick guide to getting the biggest return from our Buy More / Save More Sale
Our Cyber Monday sale is one of the best opportunities of the year to stock up on custom transfers and stretch your dollars further. With tiered savings of 10%, 15%, and 20%, the more you plan your cart, the more value you get out of every press.
Here’s how to make the most of the promotion and avoid common pitfalls that slow you down or cost you money.
1. Stock Up for Q1 Demand
If you already know what you’ll need for January–March, Cyber Monday is the time to buy it.
➤ Reorders cost more per image when done in small batches. A larger order during the sale gives you the lowest possible price, taking advantage of price breaking at higher-volume.
➤ Think ahead to sports teams, spiritwear, onboarding apparel, winter events, clubs, seasonal merch, and top-selling evergreen designs.
➤ If you run online stores or team shops, consider buying inventory based on last year’s January/February sales curves or what you anticipate for this year’s lineup.
Pro Tip: If it’s something you always reorder (left chests, mascot designs, numbers, core brand logos), you’ll never regret having extras on-hand.
2. Pre-Build Your Cart Before the Sale Goes Live
Turnaround times stretch on Cyber Monday. There’s just no way around it. The earlier your order is submitted, the faster it moves into production. The good news: You can load your entire cart days (or even a full week) in advance, and simply click “submit” as soon as the sale begins.
This helps you:
➤ Hit the highest discount tier you’re aiming for,
➤ Avoid last-minute scramble, and
➤ Beat the midday rush.
Pro Tip: Submit the order early in the morning for the fastest possible turnaround and remember, we’re in the central time zone!
3. Submit Clean, Complete Orders to Avoid Delays
The biggest reason orders are delayed is incomplete order details.
To stay on track:
➤ Make sure art files are final, sized correctly, and clearly labeled.
➤ Double-check placings, quantities, gang sheet layouts, and any special instructions.
➤ If you’re uploading new logos, confirm your art is vector or high-resolution enough.
Pro Tip: A perfect order gets into production faster. A messy one goes into review and review queues on Cyber Monday fill up fast.
4. Plan Your Tiers Strategically
If you normally place smaller orders (e.g., $120–$150), a little planning can get you into a higher tier and a better deal.
Example: If you’re at $290, bumping up a price break might push you into the 15% tier, which could be more cost-effective than placing two separate orders later.
Think: “What can I add now that saves me money later?”
This is especially smart for:
➤ Common reorders
➤ Popular stock designs
➤ Add-on merch like hats, aprons, bags, and hoodies
5. Use the Sale to Test or Expand Your Merch Strategy
Cyber Monday is the perfect time to dip your toe into something new without feeling like you’re risking your margin.
Consider testing:
➤ Puff
➤ Glitter
➤ Vintage Wash
➤ Hybrid
➤ Glow in the Dark
➤ High-impact multi-color designs
➤ Larger placements or back prints
Low risk, high learning, strong upside.
6. Map Out Your Cyber Monday Game Plan
Your quickest wins will come from a little prep:
Before the sale:
➤ Add everything to your cart early.
➤ Organize your artwork.
➤ Verify sizing, quantities, color selections, and gang layouts.
➤ Identify which tier you’re targeting ($200 / $300 / $500).
During the sale:
➤ Submit early for the fastest turnaround.
➤ Watch your subtotal and keep in mind that extra fees like color changing and cutting/bagging don’t count.
➤ Double-check every field before submitting.
Final Word: A Little Planning Goes a Long Way
Cyber Monday only comes once a year. The shops that plan their buys end up saving the most, avoiding delays, and walking into Q1 fully stocked and stress-free.
Take a few minutes to make your plan. Your future self (and your production schedule) will thank you.