GoodShop
Introduction
In 2007, GoodSearch was expanded to include GoodShop, an online shopping mall of world-class merchants dedicated to helping fund worthy causes across the country. Each purchase made via the GoodShop mall results in a donation to the user's designated charity or school - averaging approximately 3% of the sale, but going up to 20% or even more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I raise money for my favorite charity or school with GoodShop?
Every time you click over to one of our partner merchants from the GoodShop site and then make a purchase, the Pikeville Church of Christ earns money. The more you shop, the more we make!
How does it work?
Simply go to www.goodsearch.com and click on the GoodShop link or go to www.goodshop.com. In the Who do you GoodSearch for box, type Pikeville Church of Christ and then press enter. Next, click through to our partner retailers and start shopping! A percentage of your purchase will go to our church.
Where does the money come from?
When you shop through GoodShop at one of their retail partners, GoodSearch is paid a commission. GoodSearch has developed a way to track these shopping-generated proceeds and direct them to charities.
How much can I generate for my charity or school by shopping through GoodShop?
The amount donated is different for each retailer but it averages approximately 3% of the total sale and can go up to 20% and beyond (the percentage donated is indicated below the merchants logo). The total amount raised can quickly add up and the sky is the limit. Here's an estimate of how much we can earn:
Number of Supporters Average Amount Purchased/Year Percentage Donated Estimated Donation/Year 100 $500 3% $1,500
Am I paying more to shop through GoodShop? Is this any different than buying directly from the retailer?
Absolutely not! The experience of shopping through GoodShop is exactly the same as going to the retailer directly -- you receive the same prices and level of service. The retailers are responsible for collecting payment, shipping and returns.
Once I shop through GoodSearch once, do all of my purchases at that retailer generate funds for my organization?
As long as you get to the retailer via GoodShop (by going to GoodShop.com and then clicking through to the store at which you'd like to shop), your purchases will generate funds for your organization. You can shop as often as you'd like!
Is shopping through GoodShop secure?
Absolutely! GoodSearch does not collect any credit card or personal information such as your name or address. The entire transaction is done directly through the merchants just as if you had gone to their store directly.
Why is there a delay between when I make a purchase and when it shows up on the Amount Raised page?
We post the data that we receive from our retailers weekly on our Amount Raised page. Please note however that our retailers may take up to eight weeks to report their sales back to us from the time of your purchase. Also, you may notice a change in the totals due to returned merchandise or cancelled orders.
Do all purchases qualify for a donation?
While the majority of all purchases will generate a commission for your organization, each retailer has its own rules and some purchases may not qualify. You can read about restrictions by clicking on the percentage generated link under each retailer's logo on the GoodShop shopping homepage.
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