> Balloon Prices
> Fall/Winter Hours:
M-Th 10am-11pm
F 10am-6pm
Sun 12pm-11pm
All prices include weights (anchors) and curling ribbons.
We offer a 10% discount on large orders (more than 100 balloons).
If you get a cheaper price quote from anyone in town, show a detailed quote to a SORC manager, and we will beat the price. This offer applies to event orders only (multiple bouquets for a specific occasion), not for a single balloon or recognition bouquet. Other restrictions may apply.
Individual Balloons
| 11" latex any color | $1.75 |
| 11" latex Super Agate | $2.25 |
| 16" latex | $3.25 |
| 36" latex | $8.50 |
| 18" mylar, any occasion | $3.75 |
| 20" to 36" specialty mylars | $5.00 and up |
Recognition Bouquets (photos)
| The Arb | $7.00 |
| The Arb (with 5" bottom cluster) | $10.00 |
| The Yost | $9.00 |
| The Crisler | $11.00 |
| The Dude | $12.00 |
| The Diag | $18.00 |
| Maize-n-Blue (style #1) | $20.00 |
| Maize-n-Blue (style #2) | $20.00 |
| The Union | $22.00 |
| The Big House | $25.00 |
| View more photos and place an order at www.umich.edu/~gifts | |
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Balloon Arches (photos)
| each 11" latex color | $2.25 |
| substitute a SuperAgate for any solid color | $0.50 extra |
Tabletop Bouquets (3-4 feet) (photos)
| three 11" latex colors | $4.50 |
| six 11" latex colors | $8.00 |
| substitute a SuperAgate for any solid color | $0.50 extra |
Floor Bouquets (6-8 feet) (photos)
| six 11" latex colors | $8.00 |
| six 16" latex colors | $15.00 |
| twelve 11" latex colors | $14.00 |
| substitute a SuperAgate for any solid color | $0.50 extra |
Custom Designs (photos)
| Mich Fish: | $7.50 |
| Geo Blossom flower (on a string): | $3.00 |
| 3 or more Geo Blossom flowers on strings: | $2.50 each |
| Geo Blossom flower (on a 260Q "stem" with 5" "leaves") : | $4.00 each |
| 3 or more Geo Blossom flowers on stems : | $3.50 each |
| Twisted Flowers | $2.00 each |
| Victors Centerpiece (each) : | $7.50 |
| Michigan Column (3 balloons per row). Note: columns not available in "pearl" tones | $5.50 |
| Michigan Column (4 balloons per row) Note: columns not available in "pearl" tones | $7.00 |
| Wolverine Cascade (one 36", three 16", three 11", and six 5" balloons): | $25.00 |
| Customized Wolverine Cascade (you decide how many balloons): | Prices vary |
Delivery and Set-up
| ...any order to any room in the Michigan Union during regular SORC hours: | Free |
| ...any order to any room in the Michigan Union outside regular SORC hours: | see below |
| ...up to 12 balloons to any Central Campus Building: | $10.00 |
| ...up to 48 balloons to any room in the Michigan League: | $15.00 |
| ...up to 48 balloons to any room in Palmer Commons or Pierpont Commons: | $20.00 |
| ...orders of more than 48 balloons to most campus buildings: | $15.00-$25.00 |
| ...orders to the City of Ann Arbor and within 10 miles: | $15.00 and up |
| ...student recognition bouquet to Central Campus residence halls (front desk only) or academic buildings: | $5.50 |
| ...student recognition bouquet to North Campus residence halls (front desk only) or academic buildings: | $8.50 |
Balloon Orders outside regular SORC hours
Option 1: Hi-float additive |
Hi-float is an additive that prolongs the float life of 11" latex balloons from 12 hours to 48 hours. With Hi-float, you can pick up the bouquets the day before your event when SORC is open and store them indoors (at your apartment, office, or the event venue) overnight. Unless the outdoor temperature is mild (between 50 and 70 degrees), storing balloons in vehicles is not recommended. | 25% of balloon cost |
Option 2: Labor surcharge |
Pay by the hour for additional SORC labor to inflate your balloons outside regular business hours. Minimum charge 1 hour. For standard latex bouquets, our staff can inflate about 48 balloons per hour. If you request this option, the Student Balloon Coordinator will provide an estimate. | $9 per hour |
What about delivery? |
SORC is staffed and driven by student employees who are at the mercy of their academic schedules. We are not able to deliver all days at all times; we must unfortunately deny some requests for delivery. Early morning deliveries are the most challenging for us. Consider using Hi-float (described above) and getting your balloons a day ahead. |
Helium Tank Rental (in Michigan Union only)
| "Q" tank (about 120 balloons) | $40.00 |
| "D" tank (about 200 balloons) | $55.00 |
| "B" tank (about 400 balloons) | $95.00 |
| Replacement cost for broken or missing tank | $250.00 |
| Inflator (Nozzle) | Free with tank |
| Colored ribbon (use what you need, return the spool) | $2.00 per spool |