2009 Halloween Forum Shirts AND MORE - Call For Design submissions - Hurry

**UnOrthodOx** · 07-15-2009,09:29 PM

Larry, do you reccomend the heat transfer, or the direct printing?

**larry** · 07-15-2009,09:41 PM

Originally Posted by UnOrthodOx

Larry, do you reccomend the heat transfer, or the direct printing?

Some people prefer heat transfer. I prefer direct printing when possible as it generally lasts longer (opinion)

However, heat transfer the old-school is not nearly as good as the newer ways.

**TheEighthPlague** · 07-15-2009,10:33 PM

I've been using CafePress for years. I have dozens of stores, and I've ordered about 50 products from them. Most of the shirts I've purchased have been excellent quality and I count them among my favorite clothing. One time, I received a shirt that was of not-so-good quality (misprint?) and I wrote them an email. They refunded me and let me keep the shirt. In my experience, they've always been excellent in their customer service. Their products are of a very good quality, and they offer a service that allows organizations to order shirts/apparel in a new way that keeps us from getting stuck with a box of extra small T-Shirts that nobody wants. I was actually thinking earlier today that I should suggest this to Larry. Looks like great minds think alike

I've also been superbly happy with their bumper stickers. I'm a bit of a bumper sticker nut, so I've ordered dozens from them. I've always been very pleased with the quality of the products, make sure you meet, or exceed their recommended dpi and you'll get great products.

I was actually working on a new design before I read this message, I just posted it at CafePress.com/ThisIsMyHearse

**Nightshade** · 07-15-2009,10:37 PM

This is always the high point of the year, to see the great art work and to be able to vote to pick a favorite.

**scourge** · 07-16-2009,02:29 AM

So, no posting designs in this thread? Also, some of my favorite shirts are just black and white. Are you looking for color only?

**Head Hauntcho** · 07-16-2009,04:20 AM

The price point on the cafepress custom stuff seems pretty high? 24.99 for a T-shirt?

Have you considered Customink.com? My price point on my t-shirts from them are $11.45 each. Toss in shipping and you at $14.00 each.. A hoodie- $19.55 instead of $34.99. Only problem is- they will not direct ship to multiple locations. You would have to get a pre-paid order from each member, size and then ship from your location.

The more items you order the cheaper it is per item- get 50 lets say and now your t-shirt price is below $10 each.

Just a thought?

**Empty_W** · 07-16-2009,07:12 AM

I am new to the forum this yr so I have not seen the shirts from the past, does anyone have some pictures of the designs so I can see what has been done before?

**halloweenguy** · 07-16-2009,09:03 AM

Larry, How about printing a few black shirts or hats with either glow in the dark, or black light reactive ink???

**larry** · 07-16-2009,09:23 AM

Originally Posted by scourge

So, no posting designs in this thread? Also, some of my favorite shirts are just black and white. Are you looking for color only?

Submit any art that you wish that fit the criteria. 1 color is fine. Members will vote for the best design.

Originally Posted by Head Hauntcho

The price point on the cafepress custom stuff seems pretty high? 24.99 for a T-shirt?

Have you considered Customink.com? My price point on my t-shirts from them are $11.45 each. Toss in shipping and you at $14.00 each.. A hoodie- $19.55 instead of $34.99. Only problem is- they will not direct ship to multiple locations. You would have to get a pre-paid order from each member, size and then ship from your location.

The more items you order the cheaper it is per item- get 50 lets say and now your t-shirt price is below $10 each.

Just a thought?

We normally have done shirts this way prior. However, due to many requests this year (and that the season is almost here), I have chosen a solution that ships directly to members including those in most countries that also offers other products.
Actually, the base price for white shirts start at $8.99 on cafepress. I went to Customink.com and the shirts black shirt with full color actually are more expensive and take longer to ship. It seems that may be a good solution for some things, but not for this. Thanks though.

Originally Posted by Empty_W

I am new to the forum this yr so I have not seen the shirts from the past, does anyone have some pictures of the designs so I can see what has been done before?

I will post some of the old designs soon. For the moment, you can use the search functions and search for things such as 2007 shirts etc..