glorydays Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) I'm gonna talk about the tee. It's a drop shoulder, slightly short/cropped. The sleeves will be above the elbow but will not be too short as to expose the bicep Here is a "reference" except the sleeves and length of the garment is too long. Here is another example Edited October 31, 2020 by glorydays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 I found some good examples that I'm buying this weekend. They even have the colors i want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 I just had a revelation Im gonna be honest with myself and get over the fact that I cannot yet buy Made In America tees in bulk too fucking expensive My frat bro from college led me to a website that puts me in contact with manufacturers and suppliers *AHEM* *AHEM*....excuse me I'm gonna have to keep this on the down low The good thing is, the more i order the cheaper each tee gets. There is a price that I am very happy with....fuck i hope i can put this together My only concern right now is to get all of my graphics together as soon as possible I've decided to print 3 graphics for my first drop fucking hell...Raven is gonna rub this in my face LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 It's going to take me approximately 4 months to get all of my art ordered and paid for. The reason I want the graphics done so badly is because, since this is my first "collection", I have another set of graphics that I want to work on. I have other artists that I would like to work with. I believe I can get my blank tees done in 1 swoop. They'll probably get here on february. After that, the only real expenses that i can concentrate on is the cardigan and shorts, decks, and tee shirt printing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm asking the supplier, because of what they supposedly offer for their blanks, if I can make any changes to the blank and if that would cost more. Yea, that last part sounds fucking stupid but whatever. and Raven was right, jesus, samples are fucking ass rape prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 @misteravenhave you ever dealt with overseas manufacturers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 collection 1 is called "Staff Morale" collection 2 is called "Civil Service" collection 3 is called "Good Shepherd" I have alot of ideas for future graphics and future designs after the cardigan/shorts set i want to move on to other shit that old people wear. I want to make oxford shirts and suits that have an athletic lean to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 It doesn't matter whether I buy an american wholesale vanilla blank tee or an overseas manufactured tee it's the same fucking price...and i don't want a plain ass, everybody having ass tee I'm goin with the overseas manufacturer because they allow me to choose the fabric and to choose the cut i hope to god this works a fucking sample from them is a price i don't want to mention in mixed company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 white grey royal blue M 75 50 51 L 79 50 54 XL 75 50 50 229 150 155 Total 534 7.40 per unit x 534 = 3951 + 1429 shipping 5380 to get these fucking tees to the united states Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Whoa dude. Your shipping is over 25% of your total costs. How are you dealing with shipping? Air? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, mr.yuck said: Whoa dude. Your shipping is over 25% of your total costs. How are you dealing with shipping? Air? fucking boat...but i'm willing to eat that cuz i know i'll make it back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yeesh. Do you know how they are shipping your product? If you left it up to their discretion you may be getting effed in the b. I knew a dude years ago that owned a shipping and logistics company and he was telling me there were two ways to ship from asia to here. Full containers and partial containers... ugh... and then high cost shipping vs low cost shipping with some kind of weird multiplier that kicks in. Hang tight bro. I think you can ship by boat for half that. Im gonna try to find some shit that explains this better than I can remember this weird shipping conversation over beers lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 https://www.chinaimportal.com/blog/shipping-costs-when-importing-from-china-a-complete-guide/ Chew on that for a minute and see if you cant get your costs down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: https://www.chinaimportal.com/blog/shipping-costs-when-importing-from-china-a-complete-guide/ Chew on that for a minute and see if you cant get your costs down. bro youre a fucking goddamn hero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 39 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: Yeesh. Do you know how they are shipping your product? If you left it up to their discretion you may be getting effed in the b. I knew a dude years ago that owned a shipping and logistics company and he was telling me there were two ways to ship from asia to here. Full containers and partial containers... ugh... and then high cost shipping vs low cost shipping with some kind of weird multiplier that kicks in. Hang tight bro. I think you can ship by boat for half that. Im gonna try to find some shit that explains this better than I can remember this weird shipping conversation over beers lol. bro the manufacturer uses some sort of messaaging thing and im trying to fucking yell at her LMAO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Haha. I know that's right. Some times all caps just doesnt convey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: Haha. I know that's right. Some times all caps just doesnt convey. she's gonna give me bullshit tho i can tell she wants that price for kick backs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 International shipping is weird to me man. Theres some one with their hand out every step of the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, mr.yuck said: International shipping is weird to me man. Theres some one with their hand out every step of the way. Seems though when you have enough juice you should be able to negotiate that down, even getting to where you can split costs. probably more difficult when you're just starting out though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I mean, from what I understand shipping is done by volume. The more product you stuff into a can, the cheaper your shipping gets per unit anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: I mean, from what I understand shipping is done by volume. The more product you stuff into a can, the cheaper your shipping gets per unit anyway. yea, the page you sent me to explained that different choices for shipping has different prices I don't know man...i gotta find something else if this isnt viable this adventure never ends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 she just messaged me she's gonna try to find me a cheaper option 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 @glorydays I would keep digging in to it if I were you. If I was still in contact with this guy I would link you up directly with him. If you dont want to fight the shipping fight, your tshirts to your doorstep as is are $10 a blank and you have the cut you want. Unless you are trying to stay at a firm price point or profit margin, just bump your finished price up by $2.50 and you erase shipping completely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: @glorydays I would keep digging in to it if I were you. If I was still in contact with this guy I would link you up directly with him. If you dont want to fight the shipping fight, your tshirts to your doorstep as is are $10 a blank and you have the cut you want. Unless you are trying to stay at a firm price point or profit margin, just bump your finished price up by $2.50 and you erase shipping completely. Can you show me how to do that? I have other options that have the cut I want and i just emailed them today If the prices are the same I'll let you know Edited November 3, 2020 by glorydays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: @glorydays I would keep digging in to it if I were you. If I was still in contact with this guy I would link you up directly with him. If you dont want to fight the shipping fight, your tshirts to your doorstep as is are $10 a blank and you have the cut you want. Unless you are trying to stay at a firm price point or profit margin, just bump your finished price up by $2.50 and you erase shipping completely. bro I am just thinking to give the business part to you and cut you in LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just now, glorydays said: Can you show me how to do that? I have other options that have the cut I want and i just emailed them today? If the prices are the same I'll let you know How to do what? Pass your costs on to the consumer? That shit's easy bro lol. Keep blowing this thread up. Im about to go to sleep. This whole thing is fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 @mr.yuckI am also looking at moojimoojius and rue porter if anything, I am looking at rue porter. The reason I went overseas is cuz i thought itd be cheaper, but goddamn, its a headache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yes. Less moving parts is best. 7 minutes ago, glorydays said: bro I am just thinking to give the business part to you and cut you in LMAO Noooo. No thank you. I'd hate to ruin your shit before it gets started. Lol. I am good for advice though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 33 minutes ago, mr.yuck said: Yes. Less moving parts is best. Noooo. No thank you. I'd hate to ruin your shit before it gets started. Lol. I am good for advice though. you're a fucking lifesaver broski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delv Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 @glorydaysim just catching up to your current thinking. Exciting times. Curious how the art works. Do you just mockup something simple and get your artist to make it hi definition? Can we see anything yet? Do you have social media? Does the brand have a name? ( I might have missed all of this). Keep it up bud. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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