reyna24

I have been reading all the different post on this forum and still have not been able to make up my mine on which way to go.

So what i would like to do with this Thread is consolidate (at least try) the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods of starting T-shirt business.

For Example.

Myshopify.com

Advantages:

Easy to setup , hardly any html/CSS knowledge needed
Payment is only 3% plus 2.9 of what paypal charges you + .30 per transaction.
Keep track of stats
Professional looking

You can use your domain and link it back to your shop.

Disadvantages:

Havent found any yet....

Bigcartel.com

Advantages:
Easy to setup , hardly any html/CSS knowledge needed
Keep track of stats


Disadvantages:

Lack of customization
charge extra for additional pictures and to add more merchandise to the site.

Fulfillment:

I was looking at Printmojo

Advantages:

They do all the work for you

Can customize your print mojo store to like your site.


Disadvantages:

Its pricey


DIY (Do it Yourself)

Advantages:

Have total control

Keep almost all the profit (Dont tell that to uncle sam)

Disadvantages:

Can Get pricey with webhosting, SSL Cert, Shopping Cart, Payment Gateway etc

DTG (Direct to Garment)

Advatages:

No upfront fees

Disadvantages:

You make pennies on the dollar

Can yall elaborate more on these issues with real life experiences with money examples...I want to start a business but before i start ordering t-shirts left and right i want to make sure i don't make a bad decision. I know that every case is different but we can all learn from the mistakes of others or from the different experiences. I know its going to depend on how much work i want to put into it but taking all into consideration which is the best ROI (Return on Investment). Me Personally I am willing to do whats necessary to make my T-shirt Company succeed. Thanks in Advance

Side Note...

Do Ya'll design your own shirts or hire a graphic designer?

 

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Rodney

Quote: Can yall elaborate more on these issues with real life experiences with money examples...I want to start a business but before i start ordering t-shirts left and right i want to make sure i don't make a bad decision. I know that every case is different but we can all learn from the mistakes of others or from the different experiences. I know its going to depend on how much work i want to put into it but taking all into consideration which is the best ROI (Return on Investment). Me Personally I am willing to do whats necessary to make my T-shirt Company succeed. Thanks in Advance

I think at some point you have to just read the information that you've presented and decide what's best for YOU. Nobody will be able to tell you which will be your best business decision

It sounds like you've already read the benefits and drawbacks of different ways of doing it. There's lots of posts in the forum about each one with experiences and tips on each.

Now you're at the point where you have to just make an informed decision based on what you know.

Everyone makes mistakes, so don't hold up your decision out of fear of making the wrong one. That's my best advice...make a decision

Quote: Do Ya'll design your own shirts or hire a graphic designer?

We have lots of members who do both

Quote: . I know its going to depend on how much work i want to put into it but taking all into consideration which is the best ROI (Return on Investment).

In my opinion, the return on investment doesn't come from the method or service, it comes from your advertising and marketing.

You can succeed using any of the methods above. You can also fail using any of the methods above.

The difference is between the two is you and only you (you = product + marketing + advertising + drive)

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uberchupacabre

Quote: Originally Posted by reyna24 Bigcartel.com Advantages: Easy to setup , hardly any html/CSS knowledge needed Keep track of stats Disadvantages: Lack of customization charge extra for additional pictures and to add more merchandise to the site.

I decided to use Bigcartel. I didn't like the lack of customization but I figured out how make custom design with very little css knowledge.

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cyclonearts

Technically the best ROI would be opening a free fulfillment shop. Besides taking into account any advertising costs, everything you make would be profit. Now this is not necessarily the best option for you but is probably the best ROI.

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SoloStampede

Im going to use Shopify.com the $59.95/month plan (1% fee) with Google checkout (2% fee) and fulfillment by Amazon.

 

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