The quality of CafePress stuff is nothing to write home about, but they’re fast and don’t screw up much. When I last used it (In November) shirt designs still had to be uploaded as RGB raster files; you know what that does to the output. Also, the CafePress t-shirts are apparently sized for a universe in which all Americans are direct descendants of Divine; my medium fitted shirts could easily be used as nightgowns by most adult Americans.
I once ordered a Susan Kare design on a t-shirt, and I agree with Stephen and James: while the quality of the shirt wasn’t great, the delivery was prompt and hassle-free.
CafePress isn’t great quality, not terrible, but I’ve had serious issues with getting paid. They screwed up my profits by posting negative numbers instead of positive. When I called (repeatedly) to straighten it out, they were VERY unhelpful.
I’ve spoken to at least five people at CafePress, including three managers, and they all *see* the problem, but nobody can fix it. Two managers told me they’d fix it and call me back, and neither did. I finally just gave up. I roll my eyes every month when they email me telling me I’ve earned “negative dollars” this pay period, even though I’ve taken all my designs down.
I only worked on the CSS for my client’s Big Cartel storefront. Now that you mention it, I guess the shirts etc., were done in-house. Seems like a nice service though.
A website that I write/design for has some stuff for sale on a Cafe Press page. I didn’t even find out that they were going to do it until I received a thong in the mail with my design on it. Talk about a surprise.
Spreadshirt is outstanding quality, arguably better than screenprinting for vector designs. Their base prices are more reasonable, and there are no surprises lurking in the terms of service.
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24.Jan.2008 4.18pm
Fabric prints (tee shirts) not so good. I haven’t seen their paper goods.
24.Jan.2008 5.37pm
I say, buy this shirt:
www.cafepress.com/scnkills
Wear it and walk up and down Hollywood boulevard. Hilarity ensues!
24.Jan.2008 6.25pm
Thanks Stephen!
24.Jan.2008 7.58pm
The quality of CafePress stuff is nothing to write home about, but they’re fast and don’t screw up much. When I last used it (In November) shirt designs still had to be uploaded as RGB raster files; you know what that does to the output. Also, the CafePress t-shirts are apparently sized for a universe in which all Americans are direct descendants of Divine; my medium fitted shirts could easily be used as nightgowns by most adult Americans.
25.Jan.2008 7.45am
I once ordered a Susan Kare design on a t-shirt, and I agree with Stephen and James: while the quality of the shirt wasn’t great, the delivery was prompt and hassle-free.
25.Jan.2008 9.24am
Yes. It stands to reason that it wouldn’t be high craft. Thanks for your info Richard & James!
25.Jan.2008 7.54pm
They owe me a buck fifty.
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26.Jan.2008 9.02am
Any comments good or bad on rival outfits? zazzle.com? spreadshirt.com?
26.Jan.2008 3.27pm
Yes, good question!
26.Jan.2008 7.14pm
Typophile uses BigCartel, what about them? I worked for a client that sold tons of stuff through them.
26.Jan.2008 8.59pm
CafePress isn’t great quality, not terrible, but I’ve had serious issues with getting paid. They screwed up my profits by posting negative numbers instead of positive. When I called (repeatedly) to straighten it out, they were VERY unhelpful.
I’ve spoken to at least five people at CafePress, including three managers, and they all *see* the problem, but nobody can fix it. Two managers told me they’d fix it and call me back, and neither did. I finally just gave up. I roll my eyes every month when they email me telling me I’ve earned “negative dollars” this pay period, even though I’ve taken all my designs down.
I don’t recommend them, obviously.
26.Jan.2008 11.36pm
Dan have you personally seen the Big Cartel stuff? Do you know what Typophile stuff was made by them? Nice suggestion!
Alaskan, that is gruesome tale indeed.
27.Jan.2008 1.02am
The Typophile tees were printed here in San Francisco at Ape Do Good Printing. I think Big Cartel is just an online sales facilitator.
27.Jan.2008 2.21am
I only worked on the CSS for my client’s Big Cartel storefront. Now that you mention it, I guess the shirts etc., were done in-house. Seems like a nice service though.
A website that I write/design for has some stuff for sale on a Cafe Press page. I didn’t even find out that they were going to do it until I received a thong in the mail with my design on it. Talk about a surprise.
5.Feb.2008 8.16pm
They owe me a buck fifty.
Well I have to take that back - out of the blue the other day, I received a cheque for $17.30 from Cafe Press
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6.Feb.2008 12.20am
Spreadshirt is outstanding quality, arguably better than screenprinting for vector designs. Their base prices are more reasonable, and there are no surprises lurking in the terms of service.