Sell Event Merch Before Doors Open
Let buyers pre-order shirts, hats, parking passes and souvenirs with their tickets — or on their own — then scan a QR pass at your merch booth.
No monthly fee · No setup fee · Free events are always free
Short answer: Merch pre-orders are included free on TixSimple — no add-on or monthly fee. Add items with sizes and colors, sell them at checkout or on your website, and buyers get a pickup QR pass your scanners check at the booth. Standard fees of 1.3% + 33¢ apply only to paid items.
Platform service fees only; Stripe card processing is separate. Websites and optional subscriptions are priced separately.
Why organizers sell merch on TixSimple
Know what to order
Fast QR pickup
Free, built in
How much would you keep on merch and tickets?
- TixSimple fees$264.00
- Eventbrite fees$1,088.00
$824.00
kept compared to Eventbrite's published fees.
Platform service fees only, from publicly listed US self-serve pricing (Eventbrite 3.7% + $1.79). Card processing is extra on both.
Perfect for
- Race and cycling event shirts
- Festival and concert merchandise
- School spirit wear and booster clubs
- Parking passes and add-ons
- Church and fundraiser souvenirs
- Farm and holiday event keepsakes
Frequently asked questions
Does TixSimple charge extra to sell merch?
No. Merch pre-orders are included free with Simple Ticketing. Standard fees of 1.3% + 33¢ apply to paid items, the same as tickets.
How do buyers pick up their merch?
Each merch order includes a QR pickup pass. Scan it at your merch booth with TixSimple's scanner to mark it picked up.
Can I offer sizes and colors?
Yes. Add variants like size and color, each with its own price adjustment and inventory.
Can merch be sold without a ticket?
Yes. Buyers can add merch with tickets at checkout, or you can sell merch on its own from your event page or organizer website.