Frequently Asked Questions

Are you Christian owned and operated?
Yes! In fact, that is what makes us unique. There is no other Christian owned and operated site of any notable scale that does what we do.

Is it free to open a shop?
Yes. There is no cost to you.

Who makes/sends my items?
We fulfill your orders and handle everything.

How do I make money?
You receive the markup on your products. The base price for a t-shirt is $12.99. If you sell them for $15.99, you make $3 per shirt. As people buy in larger quantities, we drop the prices. If the customer bought $500 in items, they would pay 11.19 per shirt. You would make $2.10 per shirt, but you get the advantage of volume discounts. No other sites offer anything like this, especially since we allow customers to MIX and MATCH for the discounts. Other sites force customers to buy dozens of the same design.

Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. See the example above.

Can I buy my own items? Do I get a discount?
Yes, you save a substantial amount (30-50%) on your own items, but you have to pay by check or order by phone. When you register, you will see exact prices in the shop interface. Other sites charge shopkeepers base prices for their own items. We do not really think that is fair, and so you can get your own items at super discounts.

If I open a shop, does that mean you own my art?
No. You always own your art. You give us non-exclusive printing rights to fulfill orders and to possibly advertise your store. However, you are free to use your art in any way you want.

Why don't you sell dark shirts?
After testing the latest direct-to-garment technology, we have determined that dark shirts last an average of only six washes before the design is greatly deteriorated. Light color tees, on the other hand, last hundreds of washes. Many websites will market dark shirts as if they last a long time, but they simply are not telling the truth. We will not sell dark tees until the technology is up to our quality standards.

Note that the same holds true even for sites that say they have a "secret proprietary technology" for making dark shirts. We have tested these as well, and the results are not impressive.

If you are the maker of any advanced technology, please send us samples, and we would be happy to purchase your equipment if it can hold up to our rigorous standards.

When does the $5000 promotion expire?
When ten shopkeepers sell 500 shirts each.

When will I receive my $500?
Approximately 3-6 months after you reach 500 shirts. This time period is necessary to reduce fraud.

Why are you giving away so much money?
We know that it takes effort to get a shop going, and we want to give you a good bonus when you reach a certain level.

I’m not Christian, but I want to open a family-friendly shop. Can I join?
Yes. For example, you could make a store about dogs or any topic you choose. As long as you do not make fun of Jesus and you have art that fits with our site, you do not have to be a Christian to join. That being said, we hope that you will become a Christian one day.

Will you be offering products besides shirts?
Yes, we will. However, approximately 80% of all on-demand printing sales are from tees. We currently offer t-shirts, youth shirts, and premium onesies in up to six colors. Ladies' tees will be added soon, followed by 2.5 inch buttons.

What makes Virtuous Planet unique?
Similar sites promote abortion, sex, homosexuality and anti-Christian values. Even if you have good art, many Christians who see these other designs get offended and leave. We strive for moral excellence, and our goal is to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere.

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