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Sebastian · January 28th, 2006

Whilke I would have a website, I would prefer to do the bulk of my selling in retail.

Do I got to a distributor or do I go store by store or do I try a big chain like Target or Macys?

Decal_Designs · January 28th, 2006

Personally, I would go to the mom and pop, or very small chain stores first. Get a feel for it, and start from there. Little specialty shop or tourist shops. I think your designs and shirts would get lost is a sea of blah blah blah in a large retail store. Plus, I can't tell you how many screen printed t-shirts there are for $5 on a bargain rack at large stores. There is no market value there. IMO

Sebastian · January 28th, 2006

thanks for your help!

Rodney · January 30th, 2006

A good way to reach a lot of retailers is to go to tradeshows and setup a booth for your product line.

Tradeshows are where the major buyers go to look for new products to put into their stores.

I think it's still a good idea for you to have a website to be a brochure (or sales tool) for you when people want to find out about your brand on their own time.

SpacemanFL · January 30th, 2006

I have been selling at street parties sponsored by nearby towns. These are a great way to get some visibility.

cameo · February 4th, 2006

What about online?

Rodney · February 6th, 2006

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Originally Posted by cameo


	What about online?

What exactly do you mean "what about online"?

The original poster says they plan to have a website, but they are looking at how to get offline wholesale orders.

cameo · February 6th, 2006

Sorry for not clarifying my question

What is the best way to sell online and through retail chains?
I usually provide physical retailers a way to go online to pick products or fashions from our new or popular lines of goods. That way I do not have to answer so many phone calls a day. What would be the best way to display my products?