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.
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.