Do you offer team discounts? Sponsorships?
At Cande Shop, we get asked these questions from time to time: “Do you offer team discounts? Sponsorships? Special pricing for groups?” Our answer is a clear and consistent no. Here’s why we made that choice—and why we believe it’s better for everyone who shops with us.
It keeps prices lower for everyone
When a company hands out special deals to certain teams, clubs, or groups, the cost of those discounts has to come from somewhere. Usually, it means higher prices for regular customers who don’t qualify.
We decided against that model. By treating every customer the same, we can keep our everyday prices as low and fair as possible. No hidden markups to fund exclusive perks. Just straightforward pricing that benefits the whole community of makers, hobbyists, and creators who buy from us.
It gives us honest, accurate feedback on our products
Special deals and sponsorships can quietly change how people talk about a product. Someone receiving free or heavily discounted paint may feel less inclined to share genuine criticism. Or they might hesitate to report issues because they don’t want to risk the relationship.
We want the opposite. We want real, unfiltered feedback from people who paid the same price as everyone else. That honesty helps us improve formulas, packaging, and customer service faster and more accurately. When every review and piece of feedback comes from a level playing field, we get a clearer picture of what actually works—and what needs fixing.
It prevents fights (and awkwardness)
Nothing sours a community faster than the feeling that some people are getting a better deal than others. “Why did their team get free product and ours didn’t?” “How come that club gets 30% off while I pay full price?” These questions create tension, resentment, and sometimes outright conflict.
By simply not offering team discounts or sponsorships, we remove that source of friction. Everyone plays by the same rules. No favoritism, no favoritism debates, no side-eye in group chats. Just a clean, equal experience for all.
Our philosophy in one sentence
We’d rather offer the best possible everyday price and service to every single customer than create a two-tier system that benefits a few at the expense of the many.
If you’re looking for special treatment based on who you know, how many followers you have or what team you play for, Cande Shop isn’t the right fit.
But if you value fair pricing, honest product feedback, and a drama-free shopping experience, you’re exactly who we built this company for.
Thanks for being part of it.
— The Cande Shop team