looking to sell LSU and Saints shirts - how would I get started?

nawlins007 said:

hello to all . i have no clue what to do . here it is i would like to sell LSU and Saints shirts etc. i have a place to sell them . i cant spend the money it take to get a license to make them . so i guess i would buy them and resale right ? but i dont want to buy shirts for $20 i cant resale them and make any money . what should i do ? please help just looking for a hobby ! Would this be a waste of time and money any suggestions would help me . Thanks .

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If you can find someone who sells licensed transfers that you can apply to your own blanks then you may have room to make a little money and stay out of trouble, other than that you would need a license which I'm sure is out of the question.

There's always option #2 (come up with a different idea)

Hope this helps.

i cant spend the money it take to get a license to make them . so i guess i would buy them and resale right ?

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Yes, that would be the only way to do it. Without a license, you wouldn't even want to touch any NFL or collegiate licensing stuff.

but i dont want to buy shirts for $20 i cant resale them and make any money . what should i do ?

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Find a wholesaler that already has a license and buy them for less than $20 a piece. Places like New World Sales - Wholesale Licensed T-Shirt, Apparel, Collectibles Source - Clothing Retail Supplier has quite a few licensed t-shirts that you can buy wholesale once you establish your business and setup an account.

please help just looking for a hobby !

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You may need to set yourself up as a business to get something like this done right.

Would this be a waste of time and money any suggestions would help me

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It's hard to say what you're up for and what would be too much for you to deal with, but another option would be to sell original t-shirt designs that you make up.

When you say you have a place to sell them, do you mean a physical store or website? If you are an established retailer, you can set up an account through a licensed manufacturer or distributor. You may need to hit high minimums though. But it's probably worth checking out.

Also try the license show. They use to have it in NYC, but they started moving it around the country to get more exposure.

Sometimes companies will bargain if you give a higher percentage. Not saying it's true for NFL or Colleges, but it's worth a try.

i have a store to sell them in . whats a license show ? the help ya'll gave will help i will do some research now thanks again .

nawlins007 said:

i have a store to sell them in . whats a license show ? the help ya'll gave will help i will do some research now thanks again .

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I believe Paul is talking about this.

LICENSING International Expo | The World's Brand & Property Marketplace

Hope this helps.

If you have a retail store (and a tax id number or resale permit), then you can open a wholesale account with any licensed manufacturer or distributor you want.