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Alright so I need some alstyle 1701 shirts but I can't find a distributor here in Utah. I don't want to sign up with Alstyle yet. Im trying to build my business first. So I was wondering is there anyone who can help me out
Starting a clothing line..Need help with Alstyle
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I'm not sure what that means "I don't want to sign up with Alstyle yet. I'm trying to build my business first"
The best way to get Alstyle blanks is directly through Alstyle.com - it's not hard to get an account setup, even if you're just starting out.
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Don't I need a Tax ID number to get wholesale prices? I would rather pay a distributor until I am able to buy larger quantities of a single color thru Alstyle
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You can get a sellers permit. It's free I think in Sacramento County, California
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You'll need a tax id# with a distributor too, if there are any. I haven't seen Alstyles available through wholesalers.
You can pay retail here without a tax id: Where cultural pulp comes from. Fashion Boutique Slash Clothing Superstore
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you still have to have luck on your side. alstyle seems to never have shirts in stock
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I'm pretty sure they do their own distribution anyways.
I agree with PP. Im registered with alstyle and the seem to never have any stock. I wonder how they have a functioning business with no stock? I would suggest either a brand that can manage their inventory. I've had good luck ordering thru broder, or if you not setup shirtchamp.com was really good too.
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This has been a constant issue with them. They claim it's because their sales are skyrocketing, but I ain't buying it. Sales at every other t-shirt company in the world is down due to the economy, but your business is through the roof where you can't keep stock. Uh huh.
Even Teefury had to stop using them due to inventory issues. They are now back so they must have struck some kind of availability deal.
I really wish they would get their inventory problem together. They certainly have an excellent product, when you can get it.
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Maybe not everyone:
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/t-shirt-industry-news/t125879.html
Which is interesting in itself, that the company with apparently skyrocketing sales couldn't afford to lose a moderately sized client.
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I haven't ordered one in a while, but their FAQ claims they are still printing on ring spun cotton. Maybe they switched to their AA clone-the 5301?
When they initially stopped using the 1701, the switch was to Gildan's 2000! Yikes! Night and day. Me and many others stopped buying at that point.
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I was told the other day by an industry regular that the reason Alstyle is unavailable and have terrible stock is because they now are the garment provider for Threadless!
I guess if Threadless used my tees, I wouldn't care too much about the smaller guys either
haha.
I guess if Threadless used my tees, I wouldn't care too much about the smaller guys either
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