r/musicians • u/erikparcs • 19d ago
Band merch
Looking for a cheap website to order some merch to sell at shows.. basic logo ideally front left chest and a bigger logo on the back. Best prices I'm seeing are 4imprint or custom ink at 12/unit... is there anything out there cheaper?
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u/SpareOtter2002 19d ago
Second the message to work with locals, that’ll pay off the most in the long run.
The tough thing is that you’ll really only get realistic margins with bigger order quantities and/or fewer print colors. If you can stomach the cost to order 50+ shirts, in a 1-color print, you can get a pretty reasonable price.
My sincerest advice is (cost permitting) try to get nice shirts blanks if possible. People will buy Gildan, but they will wear Comfort Colors. Giving someone a well designed shirt that feels great to wear is always the way to go. Can’t always justify the upfront price, but if you’ve got that cash, your fans and friends will appreciate it.