The First Run Collection

A simple wholesale product-line built for independent spaces that want increased dwell time and long-term margins.

No operational lift.
No consignment risk.

Three different series options that deliver long-term margins with an immersive story.  

Own the inventory. Keep every dollar.  

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Paperback Series

Increase attachement rates.

For spaces that want novels on their shelves without a large upfront commitment.

  • 5 Unsigned embossed paperbacks
  • Acrylic stand + novel summary card w/ interactive QR code book trailer
  • 25 cafe-branded bounce-back cards with cafe promotional offer
  • Monthly check-in email support for 90 days
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Signature Series

Secured retail revenue.

Author-signed copies with novel bookmark, sealed in a protective plastic sleeve.

  • 5 Author signed embossed paperbacks
  • 2 Acrylic stands + novel summary cards w/ interactive QR code book trailer
  • 50 cafe-branded bounce-back cards with cafe promotional offer
  • 1 Social Media Post with cafe-branded logo
  • Monthly check-in email support for 90 days
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Signature Social Series

Social media ready.

A fuller content presence that saves time, effort, and delivers with every post.

  • 5 signed embossed paperbacks
  • 2 Acrylic stands + novel summary cards w/ interactive QR code book trailer
  • 50 cafe-branded bounce-back cards with cafe promotional offer
  • 5 Social Media Post with cafe-branded logo
  • Monthly check-in email support for 90 days
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Crafted for cafes.
Made for margins.

Paperback

Signed Paperback

Signed & Socials

Wholesale Price

$199.99

$229.99

$279.99

MSRP Price

$29.99

$44.99

$44.99

Retail Revenue

$149.99

$224.99

$224.99

Bounce Back Cards

25

50

50

Drink Revenue

$114.00

$220.00

$220.00

Total Return- 1st Month

$263.95

$446.95

$446.95

Vendor ROI - 1st Month

32%

94.3%

55.3%

First Run

For cafés that go beyond transactions.

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Revenue Beyond the Page

Café Study

For an urban independent café with limited square footage and a neighborhood customer base, margin is won with repeat visits, add-on orders, and attachment rates.

The First Run collection is designed to support that dynamic.

A café drawing 500 weekly customers with a 60% regular customer base already has the audience. Five signed copies at $44.99 MSRP return $224.95 in retail only revenue from the shelf alone.

Fifty professionally designed, cafe-branded bounce-back cards distributed to pre-qualified regulars over two weeks project 37 redemptions, capturing $222.00 in beverage revenue from the cards before a single conversion is counted.

Of the regulars who redeem, an average 15 will become permanent pastry buyers, generating an estimated $302.25 in new gross profit within the first month alone.

Total projected return in month one: $665.95 on a $229.99 investment.

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Venue Size

1,200 Sq Ft.

Weekly Foot Traffic

500 Customers

Regular Customer Share

60% - 300 customers

Weely Regular Rate

90%

Bounce-Back Cards

50 cards distributed in 2 weeks

Projected Redemptions

37 cards (75% Redemption Rate)

Offer

Free small pastry w/ any drink.

Average Beverage Cost

$6.00

Pastry Retail / COGS

$5.00 / $2.25

New Pastry Customers

15 pastry customers per bundle

Convert Visits

2x week

Pastry Gross Margin

55%

A Single Month - 189.6% of ROI

The Signature Series delivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Logistics

  • How long does it take to receive my order after purchasing?

    Orders ship within 30 days of payment in full. You'll receive a shipment confirmation email with tracking information the day your order leaves.
  • How is the order shipped?

    All orders are shipped via USPS.
  • Do you ship internationally?

    The Found Artifact Collection is currently only available within the United States.

Customization

  • What gets customized for my location?

    Bounce-back cards are printed with your logo and a promotional offer of your choosing. All social media assets are also branded with your logo and location information.
  • What do I need to provide for customization?

    A vector or PNG logo file and the promotional offer you'd like printed on your bounce-back cards. If you don't have a logo file handy, text-only is available as an alternative.

    Please note: bounce-back cards are produced once your logo or text is confirmed. Delays in submitting this information will delay your full shipment, as all package contents ship together.
  • Can I request changes to my assets after the order is placed?

    Asset specifications are confirmed during the intake process and cannot be modified after submission. We recommend reviewing your submission carefully before purchase to ensure all details are accurate.

Reorder

  • What happens when I sell through my initial stock?

    Reorders are available during a single monthly follow-up. We'll provide purchasing options and we'll get your next shipment coordinated. Each reorder advances your character portrait card to the next in the series, giving returning customers a reason to collect.
  • Can I reorder novels only?

    Yes. Novel-only reorders are available starting at bundles of 8 or more at $24 per unit. Each copy arrives author-signed and includes the next character portrait card in the series and a mini bookmark. No additional assets are included.
  • Can I reorder a full package instead?

    Yes. If you'd like to reorder a complete tier package — Standard, Extended, or Complete — just let us know and we'll coordinate accordingly.
  • Can I upgrade my tier on a reorder?

    Yes. If you'd like to move from Standard to Extended or Complete on a reorder, just let us know when you reach out and we'll adjust accordingly.