Item-level vs bundle-level discounts

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Overview

Chamberly packages support two discount strategies: a single bundle-level discount applied to the whole package total, or item-level discounts applied to each line. Choosing the right model affects how revenue is reported, how discounts appear on invoices, and how sponsors perceive the value.

When to use bundle-level discounts

  • You want a clean "Save $500" headline on the package card.

  • The included sponsorships are roughly equal in value.

  • You don't need to attribute discount dollars to specific line items in QuickBooks.

When to use item-level discounts

  • You want to keep premium sponsorships at full retail and only discount the smaller items.

  • You report sponsorship revenue per event and need accurate per-line totals.

  • You're combining sponsorships across multiple events with different chart-of-accounts categories.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the package under Sidebar > Packages and click Edit.

  2. In the Pricing section, choose Bundle discount or Item discount.

  3. For bundle: enter a percentage (0–100) or a fixed dollar amount. The total updates live.

  4. For item: click each line and set its override price or per-line discount. The package total recalculates.

  5. Save and verify the displayed savings on the package preview matches your intent.

Tips & best practices

  • Keep total discount under 25% on flagship packages — deeper discounts can devalue future renewals.

  • For exports, item-level discounts produce one invoice line per sponsorship while bundle-level produces a single discount line.

  • You can't switch discount type after a package has active orders. Clone the package and retire the old one if needed.

FAQ

Do coupons stack with package discounts?
Yes, but only if the coupon is configured to allow stacking under Sidebar > Coupons.

Can item-level discounts be negative (a markup)?
No. Overrides must be less than or equal to the underlying sponsorship price.

Related articles

  • Creating a sponsorship package

  • Editing packages

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