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im loking to find a better supplier,
ive been using alpha but there prices really dont seem to be worth it.
i was getting black shirts from them for 2.78 ea but i found a 2 for 10 that has the same jerzees shirts for 3.25,by the time i pay for shipping and so forth i pay more than if i were to just go into the store.
does anyone know of who i can talk to to get better prices or is that about what you all are paying, any help would be appreciated.
I also use Alpha/Broder. How many shirts are you buying at a time? If you buy over a certain amount, I think $150, shipping is free. Or you can buy full cases and shipping comes out at about .50 per shirt. Often they have sales. I usually don't buy that many at a time either, but I make sure that I look at the shipping cost of my order and divide it into the number of shirts. So say you get at least 15 or 20 shirts at a time, and the shipping cost will be around $1 per shirt.
The only problem I have been having with them, is that a lot of times they do not have enough of certain sizes. So I can't get a range of sizes at their closest location. For example, I might want to order Small through 3X. But they don't have any 2X in stock. But the next closest location doesn't have any XL. That drives me nuts!
I've just signed up with S&S. I think I'm going to like them.
Jason,
Another thought. If you live close enough to one of Alphas centers, you could pick up your shirts and no shipping cost! Also a possible tax deduction on your mileage too. I don't have that option where I live.
I've been super happy with NES Clothing.com for my t-shirt orders. They have many specials each week. I had picked up a case of Gildan 6.1 oz @ $1.01 a few weeks ago. They have a local pick up area for those who live in Massachusetts. ;-)
some of by best buys had been from shopping thrift stores. you would be surprised how many good looking shirts in many sizes and colors and in an abundance for very, VERY little money.
Broder is the best for me! Only because they have a warehouse 10 mins from where I live. I think the prices at broder are kinda of high, but if you look at the bargains and closeout sections you may find a good deal. I just purchase 10 gildan polos for 25 bucks! Check and see if there is a broder bros in your area and take a look.
I've also found alot of these places are suppose to be wholesale but the prices do not match other whosleale pricing. When you go to these sites, set up an account and check the the closeout sections.
If you're near a wholesale warehouse that's the best bet.
Often the big suppliers run specials.
For instance Delta is running a special on colored 5.5 oz t-shirts @ 1.30 which is a great price.
I'm blessed to live in an area that has the major supplier headquarters such as Bodek and Alpha and they often run specials and I pick them up to save on shipping.
I'd suggest, if you are dealing with Alpha/Broder?NES, and not happy with their prices, to call them instead of complaining about pricing here ... I have bottom tier pricing because of the volume of shirts we use, and the prices I have seen quoted are higher than I ever pay.
They will price match, but if you don't ask, you get no service.
If you are pulling volume, you will find very few companies that can match Broder/NES/Alpha ... maybe Bodek & Rhodes comes close, but not many can underprice them.
I get my black tees for about a buck a shirt less than the top poster listed.
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