Everything You Need to Know About Tutu Much
General Questions
What is Tutu Much?
Tutu Much is an online marketplace created specifically for the dance community where dance studios can buy and sell new or gently used costumes, dancewear, shoes, accessories, and props. Think of it as the ultimate Studio Costume Closet.
Who can buy on Tutu Much?
Anyone can purchase items that are listed for public sale.
Verified dance studios also have access to exclusive studio-only listings and pricing when offered by the seller.
Who can sell on Tutu Much?
Verified dance studios can create seller accounts and list items for sale.
Dance families and costume designers may also become approved sellers.
Does it cost anything to join?
No! Creating an account and browsing the marketplace is completely free.
Tutu Much only earns a 10% commission when your item sells.
Selling on Tutu Much
How much does it cost to sell?
There are:
- No listing fees
- No monthly subscription fees
- No setup fees
Tutu Much receives 10% of each completed sale.
If your costume doesn’t sell, you don’t pay anything.
How do I list a costume?
Simply:
- Log into your studio account.
- Click List an Item.
- Upload photos.
- Enter your item details.
- Set your pricing.
- Publish your listing.
Your item can be live in just a few minutes.
Can I upload multiple costumes at once?
Yes!
You can create one listing with multiple:
- Sizes
- Colors
- Quantities
Perfect for recital costumes or team costumes where you have several of the same item.
Can I duplicate listings?
Yes.
If you’re selling several similar costumes, simply duplicate an existing listing and make any necessary edits.
Can AI help create my listing?
Yes! Our AI-assisted listing tool can read costume tags from your uploaded photos and automatically populate information such as:
- Manufacturer
- Costume name
- Manufacturer item number
- Size
- Color
When available, AI can also suggest a product title and description, saving you valuable time.
Can I save drafts?
Yes. Start a listing today and finish it later.
Can I edit my listing after it goes live?
Absolutely. You can update pricing, photos, descriptions, quantities, and availability anytime.
Pricing
Can I set my own prices?
Yes. Every seller determines their own pricing.
IF I’M A DANCE STUDIO Can I offer different pricing to dance studios?
Yes. You may choose to offer:
- Studio-only pricing
- Public pricing
- Bulk discounts
- Promotional pricing
Can I sell only to dance studios?
Yes. When creating a listing you can choose:
✔ Studio Only
✔ Public Marketplace
✔ Both
Can I offer discounts for bulk purchases?
Yes. Studios can create discounts for larger quantity purchases.
Example:
Buy 5+ Save 10%
Buy 10+ Save 20%
Shipping
Who pays for shipping?
The seller decides. Options include:
- Buyer pays shipping
- Seller pays shipping
- Free shipping
- Flat-rate shipping
- Live carrier rates
Which shipping carriers are supported?
Sellers may choose from supported shipping methods including:
- USPS
- UPS
- FedEx
Additional shipping options may be added in the future.
Can I offer local pickup?
No. Not at this time.
Buying
How do I know the condition of a costume?
Each listing includes a condition rating such as:
- New with Tags
- New without Tags
- Excellent Used Condition
- Very Good Used Condition
- Good Used Condition
- Fair
Sellers are expected to accurately describe any flaws or alterations.
Can I search by manufacturer?
Yes! You can search using:
- Manufacturer
- Costume name
- Manufacturer item number
- Dance style
- Size
- Color
- Price
- Condition
Finding matching costumes has never been easier.
Can I make an offer?
If the seller enables offers, you may negotiate pricing directly through the marketplace.
Can I save favorite items?
Yes. Create a wishlist and receive notifications if prices change or similar items become available.
Returns & Refunds
Can I return an item?
Most sales are final. However, you may qualify for Buyer Protection if an item is:
- Significantly different from the listing
- Damaged during shipping
- Incorrectly shipped
- Missing major components that were advertised
Please review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete details.
What if my item arrives damaged?
Report the issue within 3 days of delivery by opening a claim through your account and uploading photos.
Dance Studios
Why should our studio use Tutu Much?
Instead of storing unused costumes in bins or closets, you can:
- Recover money from past costume purchases
- Free up storage space
- Help other studios
- Support sustainability by extending the life of dance costumes
- Create a new revenue stream for your studio
Can our entire costume closet be uploaded?
Yes! Whether you have 10 costumes or 1,000, Tutu Much is designed to help studios efficiently organize and list their inventory.
Can we list props and accessories too?
Absolutely! Studios can sell:
- Dance props
- Shoes
- Dancewear
- Headpieces
- Hats
- Tights
- Costume accessories
- Warm-ups
- Studio equipment
- Performance supplies
Account Questions
How do I become a verified dance studio?
Simply register your studio and complete the verification process. Once approved, you’ll have access to studio-only features, pricing, and listings.
Can I change my studio information later?
Yes. Your studio profile, contact information, shipping preferences, and payment details can all be updated through your dashboard.
Safety & Security
Is my payment information secure?
Yes. Payments are processed through trusted third-party payment providers. Tutu Much does not store your complete credit card information.
How do you protect buyers and sellers?
We provide:
- Secure checkout
- Verified studio accounts
- Buyer Protection
- Seller ratings and reviews
- Fraud monitoring
- Secure messaging
- Order tracking
Need More Help?
We’re here to help! If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact our support team.
📧 Email: support@tutu-much.com
Quick Facts at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is it free to join? | ✅ Yes |
| Is it free to list? | ✅ Yes |
| Commission | 10% only when an item sells |
| Who can buy? | Anyone (for public listings); verified studios for studio-only listings |
| Who can sell? | Verified dance studios, dance families, costume designers |
| Can I sell in bulk? | ✅ Yes |
| Can I set my own prices? | ✅ Yes |
| Can I offer studio-only pricing? | ✅ Yes |
| Can I upload multiple sizes/colors in one listing? | ✅ Yes |
| Can AI help create listings? | ✅ Yes |
| Can I search by manufacturer or item number? | ✅ Yes |
| Can I sell props, shoes, and accessories? | ✅ Yes |
| Which carriers are supported? | USPS, UPS, and FedEx |
| Can I save favorite items? | ✅ Yes |
| Can I offer local pickup? | ✅ Optional |