*Photo credit to Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary Facebook Page.
Organizing a school fundraiser often comes with a common headache: minimum case requirements. When you are forced to order full, single-product cases, you run the risk of over-ordering one item, tying up budget upfront, or offering a narrow lineup that leaves students disengaged. Our Mix-A-Case changes that entirely. Schools can build a tailored assortment that matches student interests, seasonal events, and varied budgets.
What Makes Mix-A-Case a Game Changer for School Groups
1. Product Variety That Keeps Students Excited
Every student has different favorites. While younger elementary grades often gravitate toward colorful Backpack Buddies and squishy Scented Air Dough, middle schoolers might reach for Glitter Gel Smens, Smelly Gellies, or Smellyz. Mixing products within a single shipment creates an instant pop-up school store vibe where repeat shoppers always find something new to discover.
2. Tiered Price Points for Every Family Budget
Standard fundraising drives often stall when items are priced identically or set too high for everyday pocket money. Mix-A-Case allows groups to carry multiple price tiers simultaneously:
• $1–$2 Impulse Buys: Original Graphite Smencils, Gel Smens, and seasonal Smencil Grams make participation easy for any student with spare change.
• $3–$5 Collectibles: Creative items like Air Dough tubs, Smellyz, and gel pens offer mid-tier novelty.
• $5+ Premium Goods: Backpack Buddies, Cutie Fruities pencil pouches, and Sketch Pads serve as higher-margin milestone purchases or gifts.
Offering diverse price tiers ensures that every student can participate, while boosting total profit margins for your PTA, PTO, or school club.
3. Lower Financial Risk and No Leftover Stock
Buying multiple full cases to achieve variety can easily stretch a school's operating funds. With Mix-A-Case, you order just what you know will sell, test brand-new product releases in smaller batches, and reorder high performers quickly without getting stuck with unsold dead inventory.
How Mix-A-Case Works
Getting started takes just three simple steps:
1. Pick At Least 10 Items: Browse the Mix-A-Case collection and choose a minimum of 10 product buckets, displays, or boxes to build your custom bundle. For any special requests, reach out to customerservice@scentcofundraising.com
2. Receive a Free Tabletop Display: Every Mix-A-Case order automatically includes a complimentary display unit, making it effortless to set up on a cafeteria table, library check-out counter, or front-office desk.
3. Enjoy Free Shipping: All Mix-A-Case bundles ship free across the 48 contiguous states. No hidden freight charges eating into your campaign profit.
Popular Mix-A-Case Bundles Schools Tend to Order
Schools often tailor their 10-item bundles around specific sales formats, school store calendars, or annual seasons. Here are three proven bundle strategies:
The "All-Star School Store" Starter Pack
• 2x Original Graphite Smencils (Buckets of 50)
• 1x Sweet Rewards Smencils (Bucket of 50)
• 1x Dessert Smens or Fruit Punch Smens (Buckets of 32)
• 1x Glitter Gel Smens (Bucket of 32)
• 2x Air Dough Scented Small Buckets (Displays of 24)
• 2x Yummy Gummy Backpack Buddies (Displays of 36)
• 1x Sporty Smellyz (Display of 30)
Why it works: Delivers an ideal 50/50 balance between practical, everyday classroom stationery ($1–$2 items) and high-demand novelty sensory items ($3–$5+).
The "Holiday & Seasonal Spirit" Bundle
• 3x Seasonal Smencils (Halloween, Holiday, or Sweetheart/Valentine – Buckets of 50)
• 3x Seasonal Smencil Grams (Halloween, Holiday, Valentine’s – Boxes of 10)
• 2x Sweet Rewards or Candy Counter Smencils (Buckets of 50)
• 2x Oh-So Yummy Backpack Buddies (Displays of 36)
Why it works: Perfect for PTO-sponsored holiday gift shops, Valentine's Day gram deliveries, and fall carnival prize tables.
The "Tween & Middle School Desk Gear" Bundle
• 2x Fruit Zoo Mechanical Smencils
• 2x Glitter Gel Smens
• 2x Cutie Fruities Scented Pencil Pouches
• 2x Cutie Fruities Scented Sketch Pads
• 2x Sporty or Soda Pop Smellyz
Why it works: Shifts away from traditional graphite pencils toward functional creative tools and desk organizers favored by upper-elementary and middle school students.
Mix, Match, and Maximize Your Next Fundraiser. Mix-A-Case takes the guesswork out of ordering, protects your upfront budget, and delivers everything you need – from the products to the display stand, right to your school door.
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