Merch CreatorItems

Merch CreatorItems

Merch is one of the best ways to monetize your fanbase. Here's how to create merch CreatorItems.

What You Can Sell as Merch

• T-shirts and apparel
• Hoodies and sweatshirts
• Stickers and decals
• Posters and prints
• CDs and vinyl
• Accessories (hats, beanies, keychains)
• Custom products

All merch is published as CreatorItems with the type merch_product.

Creating a Merch Product

1. Go to Creator Studio → Create
2. Select "Merch Product" as the item type
3. Add a descriptive title (e.g., "Midnight Drive T-Shirt - Black")
4. Upload high-quality product photos
5. Write a description (material, fit, sizing, care)
6. Configure variant options (sizes, colors, custom)
7. Set a fixed price
8. Submit for review

Variant Options

Merch supports variants:

• Sizes — S, M, L, XL, XXL, etc.
• Colors — Available colors
• Custom Variants — Any other variant type

Fans select their variant at checkout.

Pricing Merch

Consider:

• Production cost — What you pay to make each item
• Platform fee — 10% of sale price
• Shipping — Factor in or charge separately
• Market rate — What similar artists charge

Typical prices:

• T-shirts: $20-$30
• Hoodies: $35-$55
• Stickers: $3-$5
• Posters: $15-$25
• CDs: $10-$15
• Vinyl: $20-$30

Fulfillment

When someone buys your merch:

1. You receive a notification with order details
2. You ship the product to the buyer's address
3. Funds appear in your Wallet (90% of sale price)

Lyrical Hustlers handles checkout and payment. You handle physical fulfillment.

Merch Best Practices

• Use high-quality photos — Show the actual product
• Write clear descriptions — Material, sizing, care instructions
• Start simple — Begin with 1-2 products
• Bundle with music — "Album + T-shirt" bundles sell well
• Use print-on-demand — To avoid inventory costs

LH AI Tip: Ask LH AI: "What merchandise would work best for my fanbase and genre?"