Inquiry form
Note: An inquiry does not guarantee a fundraiser. We will contact you within 48 hours to follow up.
Please read and view this agreement form before selecting your dates and signing. (Signing is through online registration).
Minimum order
To qualify for the price of a fundraiser ($8 per item), at least 200 items need to be sold. Less than 200 items sold will result in retail price: $12 per item. This is due to spikes in apple prices and the rising economy.
Booking
1. REGISTRATION. Register online. Please read the Terms and Conditions. Please contact the store for date availability at 209-626-5650 or via e-mail: mercedchocolatedipper@gmail.com.
2. DEPOSIT. A deposit of $100.00 must be given when scheduling your fundraiser. We do not hold any deposits. Please let us know if you need an invoice at time of booking.
3. FLYERS. We provide up to 50 color flyers free of charge, however additional copies will be supplied for a charge of $2.00 each. Your deposit will go towards the cost of your fundraiser, granted you sell a minimum of 200 items.
Count
1. MASTER SHEET. Your product count must be put on a Master Sheet identifying flavors of how many items are needed.
2. BREAK-DOWN. If you need our assistance to do the breakdown of the Master Sheet ourselves, your group will be charged the $100.00 deposit.
Pricing
1. PROFIT. We do not charge a percentage for your order. We charge a flat rate of $8 per item with a minimum order of 200 items. The profit of your fundraiser is dependent on the amount you would like to charge per item. Some schools charge $16, with a $8 profit for each item. Some organizations charge $18, with a $10 profit.
2. PRICING. All fundraiser items are the same price. $8 per item.
Payment
1. PAYMENT. Payment must be made when your product count is due. If payment is not paid in full at that time, your fundraiser will be placed on hold.
2. CASH OR CHECK. When not paying at the store’s locations, you may pay by cash or a check sent by mail. We DO NOT currently accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover at this time) unless you would like to pay the CC fee; we do accept cashier's checks.
3. LATE PAYMENTS. We no longer accept payment at the time of pick-up, unless arrangements are made with the owner (prior to the date that the money is due).
4. INVOICES. If you need an invoice for your organization, please inform us when you book your fundraiser. Late requests will incur a $25.00 fee at the time of pick-up. Your master sheet also doubles as an invoice for reimbursement.
5. PERSONAL CHECKS. We do not accept personal checks at this time.
6. CASH. Is always welcome when your turn in date is due.
Pick-Up
1. COUNT. when picking up your fundraising items (or when we deliver your products), items will be counted by flavor. Please allow up to 1 hour for counting.
2. COUNT IS OPTIONAL. You are entitled to opting out of a count, however we will not be responsible for any missing or shortage of items. All additional items will need to be purchased at retail value.
3. CARRY OUT. Please come prepared with a group to help carry products to your vehicle. We provide dollies and flat carts for your convenience.
4. MINIMUM ITEM ORDER. If your organization does not sell the minimum of 200 items, we cannot guarantee your original pick-up date. We may keep the $100.00 deposit to accommodate.
5. DELIVERY is only by calling and asking if POSIBBLE.
Closing
1. FINAL SALE. Once payment and count have been submitted by your group’s organizer, the fundraiser is considered closed. Any additional items must be purchased at retail value.
2. ALLERGIES. Our items are in close proximity to nuts and chocolate; for those with sensitive allergies, we recommend the la fiesta apple. Our products cross-over and touch some type of nut or chocolate during processing.
3. PERISHABLE. All products are perishable. they must be kept away from direct sunlight and heat; we do not recommend keeping them in a frozen state, either.
4. APPLES AND REFRIGERATION. Our unsliced caramel apples will last up to 7 days. once sliced, we recommend refrigerating.
5. DISTRIBUTION. Please distribute fundraising items within 48 hours of pick-up to ensure quality.