Exciting Announcement Time!
I’ve got another one for you tonight (thank you Socks for the first one ever 
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We are officially dropping DragonShield Merch! 
I wanted our players to be able to support us while also having something physical to enjoy :))
Shirts
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Printed on Bella+Canvas (super soft, durable, and ethically made).
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These are premium blanks you’ll actually want to wear.
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Hold up well, don’t shrink easily, and feel just as good as retail quality tees.
Hoodies
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Printed on the classic Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend.
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Thick, comfy, and the go-to for merch.
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Balances durability + comfort — perfect for gaming nights or everyday wear.
How it all works (Full Transparency)
As always, I like to keep things transparent and educational:
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We’re using Etsy + Printify right now (print on demand).
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Etsy fees are $6–10 per item, so our profit margins are:
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~$6 per shirt
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~$19 per hoodie
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Print-on-demand = no warehouse storage costs + faster setup.
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Downside = higher prices + smaller margins.
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Long-term plan = order in bulk, which lowers prices and makes merch more accessible.
If you ever want to start merch yourself, this is a solid way to begin — just make sure you choose actual quality printing and not cheap firms.
️ Future Plans
If this takes off more, I’ve got two possible paths:
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Custom Store – I’m learning PHP so I can build a proper store module for our site (~3 months ETA).
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Shopify – Simplifies a lot, but costs $29/month, so we’d need consistent sales first.
Final Note
If you grab a shirt or hoodie, you’re not only repping DragonShield with legit quality merch, but also helping us grow this project further 
Shop Now: DragonShieldMC on Etsy