{"id":11253,"date":"2012-01-28T23:12:25","date_gmt":"2012-01-29T07:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=11253"},"modified":"2020-09-15T11:26:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T11:26:14","slug":"promotional-products-band-merch-ideas-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/promotional-products-band-merch-ideas-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Promotional Products: Band Merch Ideas Under $5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So your band is going to have a tour and you&#8217;re now brainstorming on what band merchandise you should make. Aside from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-10-merch-band-bring-tour\/\">top merch essentials<\/a>, you should have novelty items that are easy on your fans&#8217; wallets.\u00a0You don&#8217;t have to make ultra crazy merch like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-10-kiss-merch\/\">KISS Kondoms<\/a>\u00a0but it sure helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/merch-tips-sell-merch\/\">sell more merch<\/a> if you sell &#8220;cute&#8221; and &#8220;cool&#8221; things.\u00a0\u00a0Here are some awesome (but CHEAP!) band merch items that can be made for $5 or less.<\/p>\n<p><strong>iPod Cover ($4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/iPod_Cover_Ship_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11255\" title=\"iPod_Cover_Ship_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/iPod_Cover_Ship_large.jpg\" alt=\"band-merch-ipod-cover\" width=\"483\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cover for Fifth Generation iPod (30, 60 or 80 GB) can be manufactured for less than $5 each,depending on the quantity. Your fans will surely swoon over this item. Just make sure you have a very catchy design. At least something that&#8217;s better than this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloth Patch ($1 or less)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/tumblr_lrdxuw7JeD1qa64o3o1_500.png_large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11256\" title=\"patch-band-merch\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/tumblr_lrdxuw7JeD1qa64o3o1_500.png_large.jpeg\" alt=\"cheap-band-merch\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is cheap to make but a favorite of many. This patch can be sewed on almost any fabric- hats, denims, tees, jackets! If you bring something like this on your next tour, I trust you it will sell like hotcakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-cassette\">Custom Cassette Tape<\/a> ($3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Virgin_20Blood_20Tape_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11257\" title=\"Virgin_Blood-cassette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Virgin_20Blood_20Tape_large.jpg\" alt=\"Band-merch-cassette-tape\" width=\"483\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Virgin_20Blood_20Tape_large.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Virgin_20Blood_20Tape_large-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make limited edition tapes and you&#8217;ll hear lots of &#8220;ooohs&#8217; and &#8220;ahhhs&#8221;. \u00a0And for a price of $3 (more or less), you&#8217;re making your brand stronger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guitar Pick ($0.50 or less)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Sav-Pick-1_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11258\" title=\"Guitar-pick-merch\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Sav-Pick-1_large.jpg\" alt=\"affordable-band-merch\" width=\"483\" height=\"477\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This band merch is a classic and it&#8217;s one of the cheapest to make. It&#8217;s a win-win. Don&#8217;t worry about manufacturing too many, it&#8217;s cheap! You may even give away some to your fans and it wouldn&#8217;t hurt your bank account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cool Koozie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Koozie_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11259\" title=\"Koozie_band-merch\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Koozie_large.jpg\" alt=\"affordable-band-merch\" width=\"350\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cool koozies for the fans who love koozie-ing up their favorite beverage. Since this is not as common as buttons and stickers, just make a few of this and see how it sells coz it&#8217;s cheap but not that cheap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shot Glass ($1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/shotglass_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11274\" title=\"shotglass_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/shotglass_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stickers ($0.10 )<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/100_3051_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11260\" title=\"band-stickers-affordable\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/100_3051_large.jpg\" alt=\"band-merch-cheap\" width=\"483\" height=\"464\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here&#8217;s another favorite. Stickers are probably the cheapest promotional items that are still considered cool. No band should go on tour without a stash of stickers. Make sure your stickers are excellent by having them printed in a professional printing company. Do not DIY unless you&#8217;re a pro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wristbands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/2_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11261\" title=\"2_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/2_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"323\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make hand-crafted silicone wristbands with your band name and logo. \u00a0You may even sell USB bracelets that fuctional but looks equally cool as this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Promotional \u00a0Ballpens ($0.50)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/pens_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11264\" title=\"pens_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/pens_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"362\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>High School kids will surely love this because they love showing off their love to their favorite bands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pennant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/pennants_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11265\" title=\"pennants_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/pennants_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This may look too sporty and may look a bit awkward as a band merch but with a clever design, it will surely work!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pocket Mirror ($5)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/jongkeycloseup_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11267\" title=\"jockley-pocket-mirror\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/jongkeycloseup_large.jpg\" alt=\"promotional-items-mirror\" width=\"483\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Well, not for every band but I bet Katy Perry fans would love this! I certainly will buy one if it&#8217;s less than ten bucks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Band Necklace ($2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/102_1413_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11272\" title=\"102_1413_large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/102_1413_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"725\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course! Let&#8217;s not end this list without including the band necklace. These are really cool but affordable merch items. Your next concern is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/creating-buzz-merch\/\">creating buzz for your merch<\/a> so even non-fans would buy it. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unified Manufacturing<\/strong>\u00a0is an L.A. -based one-stop-shop that offers very affordable CD\/DVD\/USB replication, custom printing, promotional products, warehousing and fulfillment and many more. If you need an Instant Quote on a project and you want FREE SHIPPING, simply\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/instant-quote\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.    \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So your band is going to have a tour and you&#8217;re now brainstorming on what band merchandise you should make. Aside from the top merch essentials, you should have novelty items that are easy on your fans&#8217; wallets.\u00a0You don&#8217;t have to make ultra crazy merch like KISS Kondoms\u00a0but it sure helps you sell more merch [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":11257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-unified-manufacturing-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11253"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11253\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30144,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11253\/revisions\/30144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}