We need information to give you the best quote possible.
1. DO YOU HAVE ARTWORK? (printers will charge for any art or film work they produce.)
The usual fee is $15 to $45 per color
2. HOW MANY SHIRTS ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE PRINTED? (the more shirts you print, the lower the cost per shirt.)
3. HOW MANY COLORS ARE YOU GOING TO PRINT ON THE SHIRT? (the more colors or complicated the print job the higher the
price per shirt).
4. HOW MANY SIDES ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE PRINTED. (is your shirt going to be printed on the front or back or sleeve
or all?)
5. WHEN DO YOU NEED YOUR SHIRTS? (the normal production time is 5 to 10 working days.) some printers
will charge you a RUSH charge if you need shirts in a hurrySpecials
Please fill out the form completely. The more information you provide, the better the quote.
What
to ask when shopping for custom printed t-shirts
1. Do you do all your own printing? You will
deal with a printers or it will be a 'broker' that has someone else do the work
for them.
2. What if I want more shirts printed, do you charge
any setup fees? Look for a printer that's flexable.
3. Who owns the Artwork? Film Positives? Screens? Normally, The customer owns the artwork
and film positives if they paid for them, the screens are
the property of the printer.
4. What is your turnaround? A good turnaround
is 5 to 10 working days. Some printers will charge a RUSH CHARGE
if you want it sooner.
5. Do you have a list of customers I can call? Let the printer give you references and check them out.
6. How is your price compared to other printers? Don't always go with the lowest price. Some printers are worth paying a little more. Check references
7. What if you miss my deadline? Most printers
will do everything within there power to make sure you get your
shirts on time even if they have to work late or deliver them to
you.
8. What is your policy if you mess up my order? A company should bewilling to
stand behind their work 100%.
The Art Department - 2919 182nd Street - Redondo Beach, California 90278 - 310 542-8766 - info@tshirtexpert.com