Build-A-Bear has become a popular destination for birthday parties and a go-to for families in search of personalized gifts for their little ones.
For anyone unfamiliar with Build-A-Bear (i.e., brand-new parents), the retailer lets children (OK, adults, too!) select a stuffed animal and then personalize it, including the stuffing, clothes and even special sound effects. The stuffed animals can be built in stores or online through the Build-A-Bear website.
It’s a fun and interactive way to make a personalized cuddly companion that reflects your kid’s style and personality. Don’t make the mistake of paying full price for a new furry friend. Even though Build-A-Bear discontinued its Cubscription, there are still plenty of ways to score deals either in-store or online.
1. Sign Up for the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club
There’s no cost to sign up for the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club, so anyone can reap the reward offers simply by signing up. The Bonus Club rewards you with one point for every $1 you spend on a qualifying purchase. You will receive $10 in rewards for every 100 points you gain.
Bonus: For every redeemed reward certificate, a donation is made to the Build-A-Bear Foundation, which provides up to 20,000 stuffed animals annually. Additional perks of joining the club include special rewards for signing up and on your birthday, as well as early access to deals and new releases. Creating an account is straightforward.
Right now, when you sign up, you’ll get $10 off a purchase of $30 or more in stores or online.
2. Check for Current Build-A-Bear Offers
Build-A-Bear has its own offers page that features the most up-to-date savings opportunities for the cutest, cuddly critters. These are swapped out regularly, so be sure to check back often.
3. Get a Build-A-Bear Birthday Bear
During your child’s birthday month, you can bring them to a Build-A-Bear Workshop for a Count Your Candles Workshop and pay their age for a Birthday Treat Bear, which regularly costs $14 (clothing and accessories sold separately). Availability may vary by store, so call first.
4. Create Projects With Build-A-Bear Workshop Wednesdays
Build-A-Bear’s Workshop Wednesdays are a fun way to celebrate creativity where kids can explore activities and craft projects online and then try them at home and share them online. New projects are added every Wednesday.
5. Shop Annual Build-A-Bear Sales
You can find similar sales at Build-A-Bear as you do at other retailers – both online and in stores, including the Spring Sale with up to 40% off and arrives just in time for Easter in March, the Friends & Family Sale in July with 25% off select styles, Fan Favorites Sale in October with up to 40% off and Cy-bear Monday deals right after the Black Friday Sale in November.
6. Shop Build-A-Bear Clearance Items
Every savvy shopper knows you can head straight to the sales section to find a great deal. At the end of the year, Build-A-Bear has a big clearance sale as it ushers in new arrivals.
7. More Ways To Save at Build-A-Bear
Use Build-A-Bear’s In-store Pickup
With Build-A-Bear’s free online pickup, you’ll save on shipping costs and get your new friend (or gear) even quicker. And sometimes, Build-A-Bear offers an extra incentive with 10% off buy online, pick-up in-store purchases. Look for these around the holidays.
Build-A-Bear Return Policy
With Build-A-Bear’s Satisfaction Bearantee, shoppers can return or exchange their purchase for a full refund within 90 days and with the original proof of purchase. If you don’t have a receipt, you’ll get an exchange or merchandise credit.
Build-A-Bear Gift Cards
When you need to purchase a Build-A-Bear gift card online, it ships for free via USPS and arrives between nine and 14 days after your purchase. Shipping is not trackable on gift card purchases. Look for deals on e-gift cards throughout the year with discounts of up to 20%.
Build-A-Bear on Social Media
Follow Build-A-Bear on social for quick announcements and special in-store events: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Build-A-Bear Promo Codes
If any of the promotions listed here are no longer available, or you want to see if something new has been added, visit RetailMeNot’s Build-A-Bear store page.
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