Compare Holiday Shop Programs for Schools
Whether you’ve run a holiday shop for years or you’re planning your first one, picking the right vendor matters. Here's how Tip Top Holiday Shop compares to the other big names.
*Based on publicly available info from each company's website as of August 2025. Please verify with each vendor directly for the latest program details.
Tip Top Holiday Shop – Fun, Affordable School Holiday Shopping for Schools
Give your students the joy of gift-giving with an easy, all-inclusive school holiday shop fundraiser program for PTAs, PTOs, and school organizers.
How Our School Holiday Shop Works
Bring the magic of the season to your school with a simple holiday gift program for students:
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Choose Your Dates – We deliver everything your student gift shop needs right on time.
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Set Up & Open the Shop – Kits include signs, price tags, displays, and volunteer guides.
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Send Back Extras – Return unsold items for free; only pay for what your students buy.
What’s Included in Your Holiday Shop Kit
Every Tip Top Holiday Shop comes with:
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A wide variety of holiday shop gifts for all ages
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Display signs & table setup guides
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Free gift bags for every purchase
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Volunteer instruction booklet
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Easy return shipping for unsold items
Why Schools Love Tip Top Holiday Shop
Stress-free planning for busy PTA and PTO volunteersAffordable prices so every student can participateEncourages kindness, independence, and decision-makingA tradition that brings smiles year after year for school holiday fundraisers
Why More Schools Choose Tip Tip
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✅ Real People, Real Support
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You’ll talk to Amy and Madeline — not a call center. We’ve helped hundreds of PTAs and PTOs run fun, easy shops their students and parents love.
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✅ Kid-Approved, Budget-Friendly Gifts
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We keep it simple. Every gift is priced under $17 and comes with a tag already attached. No guessing, no last-minute pricing. And, 70% of our gifts are under $5.
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✅ We Ship It All — For Free
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Your shop kit includes gifts, table tents, gift bags, posters, and helpful tips to make your setup a breeze.
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✅ No Risk, No Stress
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Only pay for what you sell. You can even return unsold items. No minimums, no catches.
🙋♀️ Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
“Our school switched from Penguin Patch to Tip Top, and it was the best decision we made all year! Amy and her team were so helpful and made everything so easy.”
— PTA President, Dallas, TX
📦 Ready to Try Something Better?
Tip Top offers fun, family-focused gifts and a team that truly cares.
FAQs
Q: Do you offer eWallet or cashless payment options?
A: Yes! We have multiple options for schools that want to go cashless — just let us know what works best for your parents.
Q: Are credit cards accepted?
A: Parents can pay with cash, credit, or debit — and we also offer eWallet options for schools that want to go cashless.
Q: What grade levels is this best for?
A: Tip Top Holiday Shop works best for elementary school students (K-6).
Q: How far in advance should we book?
A: Spots fill up fast — especially the first two weeks of December — so we recommend booking as early as possible to lock in your preferred dates.
📦 Ready to Make Holiday Shop Planning Easy This Year?
Skip the stress, keep the fun, and give your students a chance to shop for their families — all without any upfront cost to your school. We’ll send you everything you need.
You’re just one click away from your easiest holiday shop yet.
Still have questions?
Contact us
Let’s chat! We’ll walk you through how the shop works and help you decide if it’s a fit for your school. Give Madeline a call or text her at 817-240-2297.