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American Scandinavian Foundation - amscan.org

· 1 week ago

Amscan is a party-goods wholesaler, not software — buy its products from major retailers if you need cheap, licensed party supplies in bulk. Do not trust amscan.org itself; its tagline doesn't even match the party brand.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 16 public sources. Note: amscan.org's tagline conflicts with the party-goods brand all evidence describes.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of usePhysical goods, not applicable
  • Feature depthPhysical goods, not applicable
  • Support qualityOnly one direct-purchase review found
  • Security postureNo security findings in sources

Pricing

from $1.99

Retail packs

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Bulk / value kits~$53

Best for

  • Retailers stocking party goods
  • Party planners buying in bulk
  • Licensed-theme parties (Disney, Sesame Street)
  • Same-day needs via Instacart

Not for

  • Software buyers — this is paper cups and balloons, not a tool
  • Anyone ordering from expecting the actual party brand
  • Buyers wanting direct-from-manufacturer customer support
  • Anyone needing guaranteed supply after Party City's collapse

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

presents as 'American Scandinavian Foundation' — likely not the brand's real site. Verify before ordering.

medium

Party City bankruptcy (Dec 2024) ties directly to Amscan's distribution network.

medium

Amscan International changed ownership twice since 2020 — management buyout, then Baaj Capital.

low

Wholesale-first model: bulk kits dominate; single-item availability varies by retailer.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Serves 40,000+ retail outlets worldwide
  • Licensed ranges available (Disney, Sesame Street)
  • Very low unit prices, from $1.99
  • Widely available: Instacart, Walmart, Office Depot, Home Depot

Cons

  • Parent Party City closed 700+ stores in bankruptcy
  • Amscan International sold to Baaj Capital amid uncertainty
  • tagline conflicts with the party-goods brand
  • Nearly zero direct-purchase reviews — one on

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x4security x1news x4

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • from $1.99

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Rock-bottom unit prices, sold through discount retailers
  • Ease of use. Physical goods, not applicable
  • Feature depth. Physical goods, not applicable
  • Support quality. Only one direct-purchase review found
  • Security posture. No security findings in sources
  • 3.7/5 Glassdoor (employer) 33 reviews
  • $1.99 Starting price single items at retailers
  • 40,000+ Retail reach outlets globally
  • 5.0/5 Direct-buy reviews only 1 review on Reviews.io

Pricing

Retail packs

from $1.99

  • Single items via Instacart, Walmart, Office Depot

Bulk / value kits

~$53

  • Multi-pack value kits on Amazon

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Consumers praise specific products and ex-employees call it a friendly workplace, but direct-buy review volume is nearly nonexistent.

“Worded many years at Amscan and it was a great place to work! Friendly coworker”
Indeed reviewer
“For Halloween, I really like the Amscan Frightfully Fancy Halloween Paper Cups.”
ReviewStream
“I normally use the Amscan plastic Kazoo. They've always sounded the best to”
Reddit, r/Kazoo

Alternatives

Compare Amscan with each alternative.

Companies that use it

  • Walmart
  • Office Depot
  • Home Depot
  • Instacart
  • Amazon
Full analysis

Based on 16 public sources. Note: amscan.org's tagline conflicts with the party-goods brand all evidence describes.

Party-goods wholesaler, not software. Fine via trusted retailers; amscan.org looks mislabeled — verify before buying.

Methodology

Based on 16 public sources. Note: amscan.org's tagline conflicts with the party-goods brand all evidence describes.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Amscan International reviews on Indeedindeed.com
    review
  2. Amscan International on Glassdoor (3.7/5)glassdoor.co.uk
    review
  3. Reviews.io — 1 review, 5.00 averagereviews.io
    review
  4. ReviewStream — Halloween paper cupsreviewstream.com
    review
  5. Party City closing 700+ stores — Newsweeknewsweek.com
    news
  6. Amscan International sold to Baaj Capital — Interpathinterpath.com
    news
  7. Amscan management buyout — Party Worldwidepartyworldwide.net
    news
  8. Amscan company profile — LinkedIn (40,000+ outlets)linkedin.com
    official
  9. amscan.org security page — 'American Scandinavian Foundation'amscan.org
    security
  10. Amscan product listing at $1.99 — Babystorebabystore.lt
    official
  11. Amscan vs Party City — ZipRecruiterziprecruiter.com
    news
  12. Amscan logo history (1947 origin)logos.fandom.com
    official

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