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MdcnMn

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Aug 11, 2008 5:43 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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My fellow entrepreneurs,

I need your help! I am conducting my initial research into the T-shirt biz. I need advice from other entreprenuers who are currently proud business owners of their own t-shirt companies. Suppliers, Graphics, Fabric selection, etc... Are there any resources within SuN that I may be able to utalize and gain more knowledge into this business. Any advice will be much appriciated.

MdcnMn

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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

CampSteve

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Aug 12, 2008 2:02 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Not sure what you`re asking here. If you can be a little more specific, perhaps someone might have some knowledge to share!

WhiplashDesign

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Aug 12, 2008 1:24 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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You might look here into this community:

http://www.spraygraphic.com/ShowPage/10.html

I`ll try and track down my other sources - I know I have them here somewhere.

I`ll post those when I find them.

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Christian Messer
Fresh, Succulent, Organic Branding Solutions
Whiplash Design
Church of The Apple Mind

MdcnMn

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Aug 13, 2008 11:57 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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CampSteve and WhiplashDesign, thank you for your input. I guess my question was, or is, where and how should I begin my research into the "T-shirt" business. At this point it is simply an idea, and I would like to look into it before I make any decisions on scratching it or pursuing it.

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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

joeself

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Aug 14, 2008 8:13 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hello are you looking to start your own design? or screen print? or heat press? I have knowledge on all 3. I own Joe Self clothing. I started the same way you are. Not really sure which direction to go. But I knew there was some money to made in it. There IS.

MdcnMn

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Aug 15, 2008 4:13 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`m looking to start my own line, I guess that would include my own designs. Have you heard of "Printmojo.com", I was doing some research online and came across their website.

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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

hiddendragon

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Aug 20, 2008 12:33 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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i prefer www.threadless.com

customer design their t-shirt

joeself

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Aug 20, 2008 5:51 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hello again,

I`ve checked out print mojo. It sounds great. But, they are kinda high on price. But if do not have any other contacts it is a great start. Or if you do not want to research into cost cutting ideas, (for more profit). Here is a good rundown. A good tee should cost about $2.00, Embroidery should be about $3.50. Screenprint 2 color about $3.00. Heatpress 2 color about $2.00. So with shipping and all you should end up with about $6-8 in shirt. wholesale at$10.00 and retail from $14-18.

MdcnMn

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Aug 21, 2008 10:40 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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wow, how did you come up with these prices? some of my designs will be coming from customers. Joeself, what is your website? i googled "joeself", but nothing came up. I would like to take this conversation more in depth.

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"Vinni, Viddi, Vicci"

joeself

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Aug 23, 2008 7:52 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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www.joeselflno.net

and you can call me any time. I`ve really enjoy this bus. I can tell you one thing for sure. I got started by doing reuinon shirts for people. about 5 years ago I went to wal-mart and bought some transfer paper and got a pic of my race car did a little pc work on it and ironed it on a shirt. People loved it. So I did a few for other racer`s. Then I did one for a family reuinon. It started to be about 10. When everyone seem the shirts it ended up being 200. All with an iron. Then I found out I could take photo`s of people put names on them and do "In memory of " Wow, people wanted that.Then I had to get a Heat press. Tere is more. But I had to do my homework. You can spend alot of money on things you don`t have too, If your not carefull. Call,Phone # on website.

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