The most comprehensive explanation I've seen so far. Finally I understand the difference between Redbubble and a Printify. Love the FAQs and the steps. Great recommendations. Thanks
Thanks for a straightforward video that had a great overview. I've been looking for this for days. Also thanks for the voiceover with no music. Usually people have background music that is too loud and distracting.
I had came across your others videos yesterday and I am so glad that I did! Your videos has given me inspiration to pick myself up and keep on going! This is all new to me right now. When I'd watched your videos and I'd listend to your tone of voice: I can sense that you are a genuine character. I would like to sincerely say "Thank You" for the times and effort that you had put into producing your videos on TH-cam, I'd really appreciated it and I am sure that many/all other people that had cames across your videos had appreciated it as well - aside from the rhetorical question that some might ask you, of course!
Thanks for the video. Just a clarification, timestamp 26:00 . Printful does not sensor what gets printed. If it is grossly illegal, such as child porn, then yes, they or their employees might report you. People order copyrighted material for their own personal use all the time. Example: A local car guy loves his Tesla and printed his own T-shirt for his own use featuring his custom Tesla. This is no big deal. Where you get into trouble is when you want to sell pictures of your favorite hotrod, and then get sued by Ford because you don't own the right to the brand, "Mustang". Also, Printful has at least 50% of their customers are people just printing product for their own use and not for sale. Their quality is second to none. Many artists do their own fan art and have it printed with Printful because the products are invisible to the internet at large if they don’t connect the designs to some other sales platform such as Etsy.
I totally respect your opinion but that has not been my personal experience. I uploaded trademarked designs into my library on Printful and they removed them (before I could even order a product). Not saying you are wrong, just saying that I personally have been shot down by Printful in the trademark department.
Thank you for this detailed dive into POD. I subscribe to both channels as your insights are very informative. You are my "go to" resource for design and POD topics. Thanks.
Great video! Thank you for sharing. But could you please explain the dpi for the requested high -resolution file? This is where I get totally confused with preparing a file that's the proper size and dpi for POD. Do they mean 300dpi? Also, 1000px? Have you done a video on these technical details? If not, one would really help. Thanking you in advance for your kind response.
As your question was a year ago, perhaps you know the answer already. However the pixel count resolution is more important than the dpi. I would make sure images are somewhere between 3000 pixel up to about 7000 px on the longest side, or somewhere in the middle so there is enough resolution to print fine. I would also recommend a monthly subscription to Photoshop. If not, you can create some graphic art in Canva or an alternate program. Illustrator is great for flat graphics.
Very interesting about setting up your own website and the cost per month, just done quick calculation to change it into local currency .... that's a lot of food! Regarding likes on Redbubble, I have a few but they are all other artists who are not going to be buying my stuff and if it doesn't help boost sales, don't worry. Very useful information especially for someone who uses POD's and has thought about going the shopify type route but I think you need a fair sized customer base before shelling out that type of cash a month, unless you are full time. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Hi Surin, thank you for the feedback. Sometimes it comes down to the marketplace you are in and accessibility to sell locally as well as price point. Zen has had some good success with his shops. Stax (me) had good success with Etsy custom work. I didn’t like paying fees to every platform. You will find a time that works for your budget that taking that plunge works! We want nothing short of the best wishes for you to create a passive income. If you ever have suggestions or feedback you can reach us at anytime!
Thanks again for another in depth tutorial on I am an absolute novice to all things POD. I do have a few questions. I noticed then when people open a shop on Redbubble, Teepublic, etc. They use a fictitious name instead of their real names, so do I need to have a business paypal or business bank account with the fictitious name in order to get paid on any of these sites.
At the age of 64 Am starting my e-commerce business. Came through your excelente tutorials which are really helpful and well explained. I wonder if you have any video that explains how to link Etsy n eBay with Printful.Many Thanks!!
Thank you for the feedback! I did a video on Ebay & Printful on my other channel (which is all print on demand): th-cam.com/video/IIWf4cMhWMI/w-d-xo.html
Hi I just come across your channel. So informative. I’m a beginner and watched a few video. Who do you recommend to date to use for print on demand red bubble or gelato. As I’ve watched one on red bubble which video is a year ago and gelato which is more recent. I’m confused. I’m Uk based, will it be different for me. Thank you
Yes I have another channel (called Zen Watercooler) that deals with print on demand exclusively - the whole channel is t-shirt stuff. This vid is a good place to start! th-cam.com/video/38GycayD2EE/w-d-xo.html
How do you know or find out if something is a public domain. For instance, if I wanted to use a Van Gogh image, or another artist of the 20th century, etc? Thank you very much for your very generous and comprehensive information. I'm retired and trying to find a way to supplement my income.
That is a great question - there is no "one true source" for public domain images, so you kind of have to hunt them down (that is why I started up Crafty Stax orginally - basically a repository for cool public domain sites). Here is a video that shows 5 of my favorite sites: th-cam.com/video/lTyvTo7bH10/w-d-xo.html
I love you videos, they are so helpful. I just uploaded several designs on Redbubble but struggle with tags. Can you please show us what is the best way to include GOOD TAGS. I checked some tags from the t-shirts from the first pages first lines but they do not make sence to me....Thank you.Really appreciate your work.
I have just a few t shirt saying ideas but they are very good. What would I do to get them out there instead of just sitting in some of these platforms where others who have more shirts and higher up on search will be able to knock them off and make more money than me?
It's a good question and it can be tough starting out. Ideally you would want to start in a niche with low competition and then dominate that niche. There are so many different categories and niches that you can fly under the radar from the copycats for a long time and make sales.
@@craftystax Thank you for all your answers. Was wondering if I could just put my designs on a lot of different platforms like some of the ones you list and let them go live all at once. Also, what is your opinion of Tspring and Gearbubble?
@@thecriticalobserver7585 I haven't used Teespring or Gearbubble very much but they certainly appear legit. There are so many options, I would just say pick one or two and definitely focus on that for a year (otherwise you could be middle of the pack in 20 sites and not really make any sales - better to dominate on one or two platforms which would actually get you sales). Good luck, you can do it!!
Yes absolutely - I personally recommend a company called Gelato - they are a print-on-demand supplier and you can basically have a store that is a "real life" store - you can print and ship products directly to the customer: th-cam.com/video/id0NMQ9lSNU/w-d-xo.html
Once again, another incredibly awesome helpful full of golden nuggets video. I don't see the affiliate link for Vexels though, would you please put it in here. If I missed it, I'm sorry. Thanks again :)
Yes absolutely - actually there's a great deal right now on Vexels (just started today): www.vexels.com/zen-watercooler (there is a video about it on my other channel here): th-cam.com/video/KgeNfhruLMk/w-d-xo.html
I personally LOVE Vexels and use them a lot. I would say that if you are using them on a third-party like Redbubble or Merch by Amazon, make sure that you have some change on the design (add text, change colors, add or edit something) so it won't be the exact same as another person's Vexel design that they uploaded.
That's a great question - you actually have copyright as soon as you create the work. The hard part of course is proving it. So if you are using a third-party site like Etsy, Teepublic or Redbubble, it's helpful to register the copyright. Each country has their own process (so whatever country you are in, just google "register my copyright" and you should be able to pay a fee to the government and register your copyright). In Canada (for me) it was $50 Canadian and well worth it on my best sellers.
I have an Amazon account selling books. Can I link that account with a POD company and sell T shirts there or do I have to open a separate Amazon Merch account?
My understanding is that they are separate accounts (at least they are for me). The Amazon account to sell books for me is Create Space and the Amazon account for merch is the Merch by Amazon account.
Sort of - Inkscape is just a program like Photoshop or Affinity Photo. So you can create designs using Inkscape, and then you can export those designs as a PNG file. Then you upload the PNG file to Redbubble.
@@craftystax 3-1/2 weeks, 23 designs, and only 13 favorites (still better than nothing) later, I woke up this morning to find out they banned me. I am mystified and EXTREMELY UPSET over this move on their part. I worked tirelessly, exhaustively on those designs. Oftentimes staying up til 3 am to perfect my pieces. I’ve never worked harder on anything in my life. I have never designed anything before but I decided to give it my all and I did. Well, they ended my account and any chance I had to sell anything or generate any income. It’s pretty bad when they actually add in a disclaimer saying that as sophisticated as their bots are sometimes accounts do inadvertently get caught up in their filters. Now I’ve gone online to investigate and I have found SO many complaints of people who also started their accounts just a few weeks ago and have already been banned too, they have never been given a reason and they, like myself, have no clue as to why they did what they did. Two of the complainants said they opened an account and got banned before they even got up their first design. Really infuriating.
I am certainly not a great artist (and I'm not humble bragging). I have pretty basic Photoshop skills. I just focus on niches where people want something funny, or useful or simple/clean/elegant. There's lots of opportunity out there!
Could you please explain how you would link your store to the printer? I have been trying to figure this out, and I have not been successful. Also, do you have multiple "store names" on RedBubble for different niches? Thank you.
I do have multiple stores on Redbubble - they are completely different (different username, email, PayPal, etc.) I think a dedicated store based on a niche is a great idea as it can help establish your brand.
Does anyone know why the color chooser on products when you are uploading to Red Bubble does not work? It only works on a few products. Why why? How are we suppose to upload designs with white lettering?
Vexels is a subscription-based site that offers some really awesome tools, templates and designs. Photopea is a graphic design software solution (like Photoshop) but completely free. I would say that if you are on a budget, nothing wrong with Photopea. I personally love Vexels and use them a lot.
So with print on demand, how can you be guaranteed the design will be good quality, color, alignment etc, because if it doesn't look right the customer is going to bring you and your website in your reviews not print-on-demand
I typically order a sample of the item before I sell it - for if I am going to list hoodies for example, I buy one and make sure that I am happy with the placement, colors quality, etc. If a customer buys something and there is an issue with the actual manufacturing, I would go to the printer (like Printful for example) and they typically will replace it.
When using a "print on demand" vendor for reselling to your customers, what % of the "sell price" do you like to have for your typical mark-up? (Not a "%" of your cost of goods.) The example you used, the "Unisex, 3/4 Sleeve, Raglan Shirt" at $20.02 (C), the "cost" seems rather expensive to me. Especially when you have to add in your mark-up. Let's use a 25% mark-up of your "sell price". This would make the resale price $26.69, or $6.67/gross ROI. While a 40% "sell price" would reflect a gross ROI of $13.35, giving you a resale price of $33.37 per shirt. Here's my concern. Are these prices for "print on demand" reselling inappropriate, or too expensive, or is it just me? I'm wondering if I need to make a "re-adjustment" in my thinking, with regards to this type of marketing. Although, in my defense, our business is more accustomed to reselling "dozens" of a particular garment at a time, as compared to one or two pieces. Our in-house designing seems to often leads us to providing our customers with their desired, final products. This 'added' service also provides us with an 'additional' income stream that nicely supplements our primary graphic design business. Also, let me say, I would completely understand if you're not comfortable discussing the margins you typically like to work with. I'm probably asking too much. And lastly, I have to say, this is a 'very' informative video you have provided. "Thank you"! Thanks Again, Jim Dasher Spectrum Graphics (Seattle metro) E.: rii.jed@gmail.com
It's a really good question and I can offer my opinion (which is one of 10 million) - I personally have found that buyers of niche items (like t-shirts from Etsy and a seller's website) are niche customers and have no problems paying $30 or even $40 for a shirt. I have found that most of these customers want what they want and don't really care if it is $10 more. So I agree - I am always surprised that someone is paying $35 for a shirt when Walmart is selling them for $10. But this underscores how important both the design quality and demand are. And the quality of the shirt is often superior to a cheapy Walmart shirt (or least it is perceived to be superior). For my own websites, I typically try to "make it worth my while" so selling something for $5 US markup is reasonable (to me). I have low margins on Merch by Amazon and Redbubble because involves no customer service. My opinion only!
It's great - I use Printful, Printbest, ThisNew, etc. I do the occasional product review on the other channel: th-cam.com/video/0deCiMDu6Uc/w-d-xo.html
Good review, but does not touch on the quality. Printful has the best quality as they own their own manufacturing. Most of the others just don't care. They don't own their manufacturing and will dish out your first order to one manufacturer, and your second order to a different manufacturer. I have seen a mom a pop operation taking orders to make coffee mugs. They just bought the machine, and cant figure out why they are getting bands and stripes in all of their images. They didn't whant to loose future contracts, so they shipped defective mugs out to customers for months until they paid a technician from the printer company $200 an hour to come out and clean the print heads on the printer. And guess what, the print heads needed to be cleaned again just a week later becuase their work shop was so filthy. For my money, I am going to stick to the professionals at Printful.
I am a beginner in my 57th age, useful information, Thank you.
Same age same position :)
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The most comprehensive explanation I've seen so far. Finally I understand the difference between Redbubble and a Printify. Love the FAQs and the steps. Great recommendations. Thanks
This channel is amazing!! Thank you for your existing!!!😁⚘⚘⚘⚘👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for a straightforward video that had a great overview. I've been looking for this for days. Also thanks for the voiceover with no music. Usually people have background music that is too loud and distracting.
I appreciate you saying that - I'm not a fan of music in the videos - I like simple!
HI CRAFTY STAX! It's a high quality content well explained. Thanks.Go ahead,Guy.
Also, I love your video's. I actually have it playing in the background. Your voice is very soothing. Lol
Man! I am your fan! Seriously!!
Amazing insight and comprehensive explanation... thank you so much.
*Wow* man that was a through and comprehensive video/tutorial.
*Thank you so much* this video is really helpful.
I had came across your others videos yesterday and I am so glad that I did! Your videos has given me inspiration to pick myself up and keep on going! This is all new to me right now. When I'd watched your videos and I'd listend to your tone of voice: I can sense that you are a genuine character. I would like to sincerely say "Thank You" for the times and effort that you had put into producing your videos on TH-cam, I'd really appreciated it and I am sure that many/all other people that had cames across your videos had appreciated it as well - aside from the rhetorical question that some might ask you, of course!
Yeah me too sincere thank you
Awesome! Great information for me to start my T Shirt designs and wall art.
Thanks for the video. Just a clarification, timestamp 26:00 . Printful does not sensor what gets printed. If it is grossly illegal, such as child porn, then yes, they or their employees might report you. People order copyrighted material for their
own personal use all the time. Example: A local car guy loves his Tesla and printed his own T-shirt for his own
use featuring his custom Tesla. This is no big deal. Where you get into trouble is when you want to sell pictures of your favorite hotrod, and then get sued by Ford because you don't own the right to the brand, "Mustang". Also, Printful has at least 50% of their customers are people just printing product for their own use and not for sale. Their quality is second to none. Many artists do their own fan art and have it printed with Printful because the products are invisible to the
internet at large if they don’t connect the designs to some other sales platform such as Etsy.
I totally respect your opinion but that has not been my personal experience. I uploaded trademarked designs into my library on Printful and they removed them (before I could even order a product). Not saying you are wrong, just saying that I personally have been shot down by Printful in the trademark department.
@@craftystax Wow, first I have heard of that. I know people that work there. I live in Charlotte NC. This is thier North American HQ.
This is great stuff. Thank you. I never understood Shopify until now. You made all this pretty easy to follow. 👍🏼🥰😀
WOW, you are amazing! I wish the best for you & your family. THANKS
Thank you for this detailed dive into POD. I subscribe to both channels as your insights are very informative. You are my "go to" resource for design and POD topics. Thanks.
@Anthony B! Thank you so so much for your kind words! We love Print on Demand! Thanks for following along! -Stax
Thank you so very much for this video. So many great things and ideas.
Thanks for all the information, you are super awesome; your videos are so helpful!
Top notch information, thanks so much.
Great video. Lots of golden nuggets, thanks.
Ty
what about the Zazzle?
Great job..
Thank you your videos are very helpful.
Great video! I've been doing POD for a little while and these are things I wish I would have seen when I started. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome thank you for the feedback!!
Great video! Thank you for sharing. But could you please explain the dpi for the requested high -resolution file? This is where I get totally confused with preparing a file that's the proper size and dpi for POD. Do they mean 300dpi? Also, 1000px? Have you done a video on these technical details? If not, one would really help. Thanking you in advance for your kind response.
As your question was a year ago, perhaps you know the answer already. However the pixel count resolution is more important than the dpi. I would make sure images are somewhere between 3000 pixel up to about 7000 px on the longest side, or somewhere in the middle so there is enough resolution to print fine. I would also recommend a monthly subscription to Photoshop. If not, you can create some graphic art in Canva or an alternate program. Illustrator is great for flat graphics.
Awesome! Tfs
Very interesting about setting up your own website and the cost per month, just done quick calculation to change it into local currency .... that's a lot of food! Regarding likes on Redbubble, I have a few but they are all other artists who are not going to be buying my stuff and if it doesn't help boost sales, don't worry.
Very useful information especially for someone who uses POD's and has thought about going the shopify type route but I think you need a fair sized customer base before shelling out that type of cash a month, unless you are full time.
Thank you very much for sharing this.
Hi Surin, thank you for the feedback. Sometimes it comes down to the marketplace you are in and accessibility to sell locally as well as price point. Zen has had some good success with his shops. Stax (me) had good success with Etsy custom work. I didn’t like paying fees to every platform. You will find a time that works for your budget that taking that plunge works! We want nothing short of the best wishes for you to create a passive income. If you ever have suggestions or feedback you can reach us at anytime!
Thanks again for another in depth tutorial on I am an absolute novice to all things POD. I do have a few questions. I noticed then when people open a shop on Redbubble, Teepublic, etc. They use a fictitious name instead of their real names, so do I need to have a business paypal or business bank account with the fictitious name in order to get paid on any of these sites.
Thank you, even if I know a thing or two is great to repeat and learn!🎓💯
At the age of 64 Am starting my e-commerce business. Came through your excelente tutorials which are really helpful and well explained.
I wonder if you have any video that explains how to link Etsy n eBay with Printful.Many Thanks!!
Thank you for the feedback! I did a video on Ebay & Printful on my other channel (which is all print on demand): th-cam.com/video/IIWf4cMhWMI/w-d-xo.html
@@craftystax Much appreciated...❤️
Hi I just come across your channel. So informative. I’m a beginner and watched a few video. Who do you recommend to date to use for print on demand red bubble or gelato. As I’ve watched one on red bubble which video is a year ago and gelato which is more recent. I’m confused. I’m Uk based, will it be different for me. Thank you
Thanks. Great info. Do you have a video about how to find good niches for tees and how to get traffic to your tees?
Yes I have another channel (called Zen Watercooler) that deals with print on demand exclusively - the whole channel is t-shirt stuff. This vid is a good place to start! th-cam.com/video/38GycayD2EE/w-d-xo.html
How do you know or find out if something is a public domain. For instance, if I wanted to use a Van Gogh image, or another artist of the 20th century, etc?
Thank you very much for your very generous and comprehensive information. I'm retired and trying to find a way to supplement my income.
That is a great question - there is no "one true source" for public domain images, so you kind of have to hunt them down (that is why I started up Crafty Stax orginally - basically a repository for cool public domain sites). Here is a video that shows 5 of my favorite sites: th-cam.com/video/lTyvTo7bH10/w-d-xo.html
I love you videos, they are so helpful. I just uploaded several designs on Redbubble but struggle with tags. Can you please show us what is the best way to include GOOD TAGS. I checked some tags from the t-shirts from the first pages first lines but they do not make sence to me....Thank you.Really appreciate your work.
Yes for sure - hopefully this helps: th-cam.com/video/dDzAbHPeyzU/w-d-xo.html
I have just a few t shirt saying ideas but they are very good. What would I do to get them out there instead of just sitting in some of these platforms where others who have more shirts and higher up on search will be able to knock them off and make more money than me?
It's a good question and it can be tough starting out. Ideally you would want to start in a niche with low competition and then dominate that niche. There are so many different categories and niches that you can fly under the radar from the copycats for a long time and make sales.
@@craftystax Thank you for all your answers. Was wondering if I could just put my designs on a lot of different platforms like some of the ones you list and let them go live all at once. Also, what is your opinion of Tspring and Gearbubble?
@@thecriticalobserver7585 I haven't used Teespring or Gearbubble very much but they certainly appear legit. There are so many options, I would just say pick one or two and definitely focus on that for a year (otherwise you could be middle of the pack in 20 sites and not really make any sales - better to dominate on one or two platforms which would actually get you sales). Good luck, you can do it!!
I don't think cafepress is available in my country but I'm on 4 of the platforms you mentioned
Can we select USA country and use Payoneer?
Is there a way to create something and have it printed for a client and keep it private? For marketing purposes??
Yes absolutely - I personally recommend a company called Gelato - they are a print-on-demand supplier and you can basically have a store that is a "real life" store - you can print and ship products directly to the customer: th-cam.com/video/id0NMQ9lSNU/w-d-xo.html
I can’t see the affiliate link that you mentioned...is it perhaps no longer valid?
Once again, another incredibly awesome helpful full of golden nuggets video. I don't see the affiliate link for Vexels though, would you please put it in here. If I missed it, I'm sorry. Thanks again :)
Yes absolutely - actually there's a great deal right now on Vexels (just started today): www.vexels.com/zen-watercooler (there is a video about it on my other channel here): th-cam.com/video/KgeNfhruLMk/w-d-xo.html
Hello, is it safe to use Vexels designs ? Will i have copyrights and TM problems if I sell POD websites ?
I personally LOVE Vexels and use them a lot. I would say that if you are using them on a third-party like Redbubble or Merch by Amazon, make sure that you have some change on the design (add text, change colors, add or edit something) so it won't be the exact same as another person's Vexel design that they uploaded.
@@craftystax Great advice thank you very much ^^
Love the humor. "Artsy Fartsy teeshirts" That might just be someones store name .lol so funny.
This is great! How do I copyright my work?
That's a great question - you actually have copyright as soon as you create the work. The hard part of course is proving it. So if you are using a third-party site like Etsy, Teepublic or Redbubble, it's helpful to register the copyright. Each country has their own process (so whatever country you are in, just google "register my copyright" and you should be able to pay a fee to the government and register your copyright). In Canada (for me) it was $50 Canadian and well worth it on my best sellers.
I knew it the voices in both were both too smooth to be different zen and watercolor and this one.
Ha ha guilty as charged! Some days my voice is so dry in the summer I feel like a carnival barker into the microphone, I appreciate it ☺
I have an Amazon account selling books. Can I link that account with a POD company and sell T shirts there or do I have to open a separate Amazon Merch account?
My understanding is that they are separate accounts (at least they are for me). The Amazon account to sell books for me is Create Space and the Amazon account for merch is the Merch by Amazon account.
Is it possible to upload artwork from Inkscape onto redbubble?
Sort of - Inkscape is just a program like Photoshop or Affinity Photo. So you can create designs using Inkscape, and then you can export those designs as a PNG file. Then you upload the PNG file to Redbubble.
@@craftystax 3-1/2 weeks, 23 designs, and only 13 favorites (still better than nothing) later, I woke up this morning to find out they banned me. I am mystified and EXTREMELY UPSET over this move on their part. I worked tirelessly, exhaustively on those designs. Oftentimes staying up til 3 am to perfect my pieces. I’ve never worked harder on anything in my life. I have never designed anything before but I decided to give it my all and I did. Well, they ended my account and any chance I had to sell anything or generate any income. It’s pretty bad when they actually add in a disclaimer saying that as sophisticated as their bots are sometimes accounts do inadvertently get caught up in their filters. Now I’ve gone online to investigate and I have found SO many complaints of people who also started their accounts just a few weeks ago and have already been banned too, they have never been given a reason and they, like myself, have no clue as to why they did what they did. Two of the complainants said they opened an account and got banned before they even got up their first design. Really infuriating.
Great video, but do you think you have to be a great artist to be successful on POD?
I am certainly not a great artist (and I'm not humble bragging). I have pretty basic Photoshop skills. I just focus on niches where people want something funny, or useful or simple/clean/elegant. There's lots of opportunity out there!
Could you please explain how you would link your store to the printer? I have been trying to figure this out, and I have not been successful. Also, do you have multiple "store names" on RedBubble for different niches? Thank you.
What platform do you use? Wix, shopify, etc
I do have multiple stores on Redbubble - they are completely different (different username, email, PayPal, etc.) I think a dedicated store based on a niche is a great idea as it can help establish your brand.
Does anyone know why the color chooser on products when you are uploading to Red Bubble does not work? It only works on a few products. Why why? How are we suppose to upload designs with white lettering?
Which product are you trying to change the color of?
Vexels vs photopea which is better
Vexels is a subscription-based site that offers some really awesome tools, templates and designs. Photopea is a graphic design software solution (like Photoshop) but completely free. I would say that if you are on a budget, nothing wrong with Photopea. I personally love Vexels and use them a lot.
Can you teach how to be an affiliate?
Find a site, scroll to the bottom, look for affiliate.
So with print on demand, how can you be guaranteed the design will be good quality, color, alignment etc, because if it doesn't look right the customer is going to bring you and your website in your reviews not print-on-demand
I typically order a sample of the item before I sell it - for if I am going to list hoodies for example, I buy one and make sure that I am happy with the placement, colors quality, etc. If a customer buys something and there is an issue with the actual manufacturing, I would go to the printer (like Printful for example) and they typically will replace it.
@@craftystax Thanks
Link to Vexels?
Here you go! www.vexels.com/?ref=zenwatercooler
When using a "print on demand" vendor for reselling to your customers, what % of the "sell price" do you like to have for your typical mark-up? (Not a "%" of your cost of goods.)
The example you used, the "Unisex, 3/4 Sleeve, Raglan Shirt" at $20.02 (C), the "cost" seems rather expensive to me. Especially when you have to add in your mark-up.
Let's use a 25% mark-up of your "sell price". This would make the resale price $26.69, or $6.67/gross ROI. While a 40% "sell price" would reflect a gross ROI of $13.35, giving you
a resale price of $33.37 per shirt.
Here's my concern. Are these prices for "print on demand" reselling inappropriate, or too expensive, or is it just me? I'm wondering if I need to make a "re-adjustment" in my thinking, with regards to this type of marketing.
Although, in my defense, our business is more accustomed to reselling "dozens" of a particular garment at a time, as compared to one or two pieces. Our in-house designing seems to often leads us to providing our customers with their desired, final products. This 'added' service also provides us with an 'additional' income stream that nicely supplements our primary graphic design business.
Also, let me say, I would completely understand if you're not comfortable discussing the margins you typically like to work with. I'm probably asking too much.
And lastly, I have to say, this is a 'very' informative video you have provided. "Thank you"!
Thanks Again,
Jim Dasher
Spectrum Graphics
(Seattle metro)
E.: rii.jed@gmail.com
It's a really good question and I can offer my opinion (which is one of 10 million) - I personally have found that buyers of niche items (like t-shirts from Etsy and a seller's website) are niche customers and have no problems paying $30 or even $40 for a shirt. I have found that most of these customers want what they want and don't really care if it is $10 more. So I agree - I am always surprised that someone is paying $35 for a shirt when Walmart is selling them for $10. But this underscores how important both the design quality and demand are. And the quality of the shirt is often superior to a cheapy Walmart shirt (or least it is perceived to be superior).
For my own websites, I typically try to "make it worth my while" so selling something for $5 US markup is reasonable (to me). I have low margins on Merch by Amazon and Redbubble because involves no customer service.
My opinion only!
Good question Jim, I’m a newbie and was wondering what the fees are that Redbubble charge?
What you think about you print it your self?
It's great - I use Printful, Printbest, ThisNew, etc. I do the occasional product review on the other channel: th-cam.com/video/0deCiMDu6Uc/w-d-xo.html
I tried amazon but they did not allow me to create t chirts etc and I have no idea why they did it, please some advice. Thanks
Hmm did they send you an email or a response?
@@craftystax yes and just told me I don't qualify at this time and they will not discuss the matter after the email send
Sorry, I accidentally hit "Dislike" in error. I am just starting out and this video has saved me a ton of learning curve. THANBKS
Redbubble is no longer taking anybody and everybody. and they have a shady 2nd ToS you have to sign up for to read. Its rather convoluted.
Good review, but does not touch on the quality. Printful has the best quality as they own their own manufacturing. Most of the others just don't care. They don't own their manufacturing and will dish out your first order to one manufacturer, and your second order to a different manufacturer. I have seen a mom a pop operation taking orders to make coffee mugs. They just bought the machine, and cant figure out why they are getting bands and stripes in all of their images. They didn't whant to loose future contracts, so they shipped defective mugs out to customers for months until they paid a technician from the printer company $200 an hour to come out and clean the print heads on the printer. And guess what, the print heads needed to be cleaned again just a week later becuase their work shop was so filthy. For my money, I am going to stick to the professionals at Printful.
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Thank you so much for all this information very helpful.