For the majority of Fire Sign Merch clients, business is on the go. Comedians, Bands, Motivational Speakers, and Rappers are rarely in the same place for long. So when they need their merch at a performance or appearance, they need to know it will arrive precisely when we say it will. If we miss the delivery by one day, our client is already in a new city, at a new venue -and they’re probably mad.
That’s why we don’t miss.
With the increasing volatility in the shipping and logistics sector, we knew we needed a backup plan. That’s why Fire Sign Merch recently partnered with a private airline carrier that allows us to transport your merchandise to the west coast and midwest on the same day goods are printed, and to the east coast within 24 hours.
Our private airline carrier offers premium and time-sensitive freight services, which are perfect for emergency situations (for instance, you brought 1000 hoodies for the whole tour and they sold out in the first 7 dates).
This premium service is more costly than traditional ground shipping methods, but can often be worth it.
Here are some factors to keep in mind when asking about our Private Airline partnership:
1. Distance and Destination: The distance between our facility and you will play a significant role in determining the shipping cost.
2. Weight and Size of the Cargo: The weight and dimensions of goods being shipped will impact shipping cost.
3. Urgency of Delivery: Express and time-sensitive freight services are the bread and butter of our Airline partner, but faster delivery options come with increased shipping costs.
4. Volume of Shipments: Discounts can be had with higher volume, for instance when a client decides to move all logistics efforts to one carrier (like Fire Sign Merch did).
6. Additional Services: Add-ons like insurance, customs clearance, or special handling requirements can add to the overall shipping cost. These aren’t common when transporting soft goods like merch but there are situations where special handling is necessary, like when an artist asked us to label and deliver 500 bottles of his whiskey brand from LA to Oakland for a party.
7. Seasonal Demand: Prices may fluctuate based on seasonal demand, especially during peak shipping periods like holidays.
When you’re shipping merch it’s essential to compare shipping options, and often a private carrier won’t be your go-to solution. But when the rare moment strikes, Fire Sign Merch can guarantee your express delivery on time and with short notice.
And if it’s at all possible, let’s just avoid the emergencies by calculating the right merch projections from the beginning.