About Us
Who we are
Playground Universe is an online store operated by S3 Stores LLC (S3 Stores). Our primary assortment is sporting goods and athletic equipment — footwear, apparel, fitness gear, outdoor equipment, and team supplies. The catalog also includes additional specialty categories (such as books, media, marine supplies, and games) offered through the same supplier network.
Playground Universe is operated by S3 Stores LLC.
S3 Stores LLC is our legal entity. Corporate information about S3 Stores is published at s3stores.net. This site (Playground Universe) is one of our online storefronts and is not affiliated with s3stores.com.
Mission
Provide a clear, predictable shopping experience: accurate product information and lead times, competitive pricing with quantity discounts, shipping from warehouses in the USA and Canada, Net-30 purchase orders for educational and governmental buyers, and responsive customer support during posted business hours.
Who we serve
- Individual shoppers and home gyms — self-serve catalog with stated lead times and brand-new items.
- Schools, teams, and government buyers — Net-30 POs, W-9, formal quotes within 24 hours, and volume pricing. See Purchase Orders.
What we sell
Sporting goods and athletic equipment are our main focus. The catalog also includes specialty categories from supplier warehouses. Product pages show lead times, return terms, and any item-specific notes (for example when an item is a replica or fanwear piece rather than an officially licensed product). Always review the product page before you order.
How we work
We source from suppliers and warehouses in the USA and Canada. Items are sold as brand-new unless a product page states otherwise. Manufacturer warranties apply only when the manufacturer provides one for that item.
Customer service is available by phone and email during posted hours, and web orders can be placed anytime. For contact details and our U.S. mailing address, visit the Contact Us page.
