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Anonymous
Posted Sep 21, 2026
Don’t allow your kids to sign up for this
My daughter kept begging me to sign this form so she could get a plushie. After she was sad seeing all her friends at school get the plushie, I went ahead and completed the form. Didn’t know that I needed to include a ridiculous 8 email addresses, also asked for phone numbers. Which subjected friends and family to a ridiculous amount of emails. Multiple a day, that made it seem like my daughter was desperately begging for a fundraiser for her school. The book selection is terrible and prices are absorbent. All for one tiny plushie.
Response from SchoolStore· Sep 21, 2026
We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience. We do want to clarify a few things about the SchoolStore program. There is no purchase required for a student to receive a Book Buddy. Students earn their Book Buddy by having a parent or guardian register and send invitations to family and friends who may choose to support their school. The invitations are intended to give family and friends the opportunity to participate, but no one is required to make a purchase. SchoolStore also offers a variety of ways to support students and schools, including books, gift cards, and shopping through hundreds of participating merchants. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us.
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Jill
Posted Sep 18, 2026
This is a disappointing fundraising…
This is a disappointing fundraising company. The kids only earn points toward the little trinkets that the company uses to hype them up if people spend $30-40 on an order. There is nothing less expensive than that. I would love to help this kid I barely know, but not to the tune of $40. And if the books the kid gets to buy with the gift card they want me to purchase him are as overpriced as the books they are offering for sale, he isn’t going to get more than 2 books for his $40. That’s not right either. I love a good fundraiser, but it should really really be the kids and the school, not the fundraising company that reaping the greater profit.
Response from SchoolStore· Sep 18, 2026
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We’re sorry the program left you feeling this way, and we’d like to clarify a few things. There is never an obligation to make a purchase to support a student. We also want to clarify that several items are available for under $30, so supporters do not need to spend $30–$40 to place an order. SchoolStore is a fundraising program, and purchases made through it are designed to provide funding and resources directly to participating schools and classrooms. The Book Buddies are meant to make participation fun and exciting for students, but we never want anyone to feel pressured into spending more than they are comfortable with. We understand that every family and supporter has a different budget, and choosing not to make a purchase is completely okay. We appreciate your feedback and will continue looking for ways to improve the experience for schools, families, and supporters.
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D M.
Posted Aug 20, 2026
Have you people no filters? Or shame?
I send out emails for a modest-sized community organization. Someone in our email list seems to have given this company access to their entire address book to include those from whom correspondence is only one way (i.e. they never email us) because for the past five days those of us on the organization's email account have been treated to at least two truly bizzare fundraising emails per day. No return email address given; almost no information on the nature of the fundraiser. I eventually found the unsubscribe link, and I hope it works. Thank goodness for BCC, or my entire list might have been getting spammed!
Response from SchoolStore· Aug 20, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. The email addresses we send invitations to are provided directly by our customers. If you received an invitation, it’s because someone entered your email address in the invitation field when participating in a fundraiser. We also want to assure you that every email we send includes a very clear Unsubscribe link at the bottom, making it easy to opt out of future fundraising invitations at any time. We’re glad you were able to locate it, and once processed, you should no longer receive these emails.
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Jeffrey Z.
Posted Feb 27, 2026
I found it to be an overpriced con
I found it to be an overpriced con. Their minimum gift to the classroom was $30. I have three nephews at the school. They asked me for over $100 when you add the processing fees. They use the student suite, pictures and names to manipulate relatives into making donations. I feel like a fool for sending them money. I will be calling the principal of the school. Fortunately, my wife and I can handle making a nice donation from time to time but for many families $100 is more than they have to spend on groceries. They’re marketing tactics are outlanders, insensitive, and inconsiderate Do not support this outfit
Response from SchoolStore· Feb 27, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience with SchoolStore left you feeling frustrated. Participation in SchoolStore is always optional. Our goal is to provide schools with a simple, no-upfront-cost fundraising program, and a portion of each donation goes directly back to support the school. We never want anyone to feel misled or pressured, and we regret that this was your impression. SchoolStore also follows student privacy guidelines. We do not sell student information, and outreach occurs through secure links shared by families.
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Tina C.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
I would love to be able to support my…
I would love to be able to support my grandson’s class, but the prices for items are absolutely ridiculous. How can anybody afford to help their child or fundraisers for the class when the price for a stuffed animal is $27 and items are even more. You’re also not given the option to just donate the amount you would like to donate and the lowest donation amount is $30. In today’s world with the rising cost of living, food and daycare and medical insurance I think this site is horrible. The kid will be let down as no one can buy anything
Response from SchoolStore· Jan 14, 2026
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We understand how frustrating it can be to want to support your grandchild’s class but feel that the prices and donation options are not affordable, especially with today’s rising cost of living. As a school fundraiser, we don’t have the purchasing power of large big-box retailers. Our pricing reflects the costs of products, fulfillment, and fundraising, with proceeds going directly back to support the school. Participation is always optional, and students are never penalized if families are unable to purchase or donate. We also appreciate your feedback regarding donation flexibility and will share it with our team as we continue to look for ways to improve.
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Charity H.
Posted Nov 9, 2025
The program is very misleading
The program is very misleading. They only allow preselected donation amounts and charge extortionate prices for the items. The prices are at least 4 times higher than anywhere else. Then charging shipping on each individual item. The prizes are dollar store trinkets and very hard to earn. You would need at least $1000 in donations to get the top prize which costs $600. It feels more about the dollar than the cause.
Response from SchoolStore· Nov 19, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback. Our goal is always to create a fun and helpful way for schools and families to raise funds.
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Mark H.
Posted Oct 9, 2025
Way overpriced and you try to guilt…
Way overpriced and you try to guilt family into buying this stuff. The products cost about 1/4 of what you charge. You don't say what your cost is and how much the school make off of it. No transparency at all. I thought I was donating 30 dollars to the teacher. No, its 30 dollars to an overpriced website worth about 5 dollars a complete scam and rip off BE ASHAMED So your reply does not address your lack of transparency. Look up 1 star reviews their replies are always the same old recycled garbage. when you say 100% goes to the teacher you don't also say that the teacher only gets to choose from an overpriced site which makes its value about 20% of that. I checked you're not registered with BBB and for good reason. You need full transparency on all options to include what percent goes to the school upfront before anyone places an order.
Response from SchoolStore· Oct 9, 2025
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. While we work hard to keep prices reasonable, we don’t have the same large-scale purchasing power as big box retailers or online marketplaces. We truly value your feedback and will continue to look for ways to improve pricing and expand options so teachers get the most from every donation. Thank you for your commitment to helping students and classrooms.
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Emily B.
Posted Sep 19, 2025
Poor business model
Was forced to sign up and then they continue to send out spam emails that look like they come from my daughter. Poor business model.
Response from SchoolStore· Sep 23, 2025
We’re sorry for the frustration. SchoolStore emails are only sent when students (with parent permission) add contacts to share the program. We’ve removed your information so you won’t receive further messages. Thank you for your feedback—we’re committed to making the program clear and positive for families and schools.
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