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What is the average start-up cost?
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You would probably need a heat press, transfer paper, an epson printer at the very least. Maybe a vinyl/optical cutter, and some vinyl sheets if you want to do vinyl 1-3 color transfers.
If noone is doing it in your area, it sounds like a great opportunity. Especially if you already saw it work well for a person in a similar market (just a different region).
Once you have your business plan down and figure out whether or not it's for you, I say "go for it!"

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