High End Screen Printers and Wholesalers
Getting into the screen printing business and positioning yourself as a high end screen printer and wholesaler is not very difficult.
For just under $5,000 someone can set themselves up with a respectable piece of manual equipment, hang a shingle and be in business.
With a good web developer and another $2,000 that same business can make themselves look like they are huge, have been in business for years and are well established, even though they just started a week ago.
High End Screen Printers and Wholesalers
High End Screen Printers and Wholesalers
So yes, it's scary out there when you are looking for a high end screen printer and wholesaler. So what can you do to ensure yourself that you are partnering with the right contract screen printer?
It's not too difficult if you follow these simple steps.
1. Ask for a tour of the shop - If you are working with someone local or semi-local, it's worth your time and effort to go visit their physical location. If you are working with someone out of their basement, there is nothing wrong with that, just make sure that you are aware that you are.
2. Ask for referrals - Ask your high end screen printer and wholesaler partner to provide you with references that you can check. Ask for at least 3, and tell them that you want at least 1 that is someone that won't say something nice about them. They are not perfect and you shouldn't expect them to be, but you want a diverse opinion on their services.
3. Ask for a list of capabilities that are done IN HOUSE - Most contract screen printers will say "yes" to anything, and then if they can't do something, they will sub-contract it out. That's fine if you don't want to be bothered with it, but if all they are doing is making a phone call and charging you 20% for that, you can make the call yourself. So find out what they do IN HOUSE and what they don't.
4. Ask for samples of their work - Most high end screen printers and wholesalers have tons of samples in their warehouse. They should be happy to provide them to you.
5. Talk to the people - Spend time on the phone with who you will be working with weekly. You need to know if you get along with them and if they are good and consistent communicators.
Finding a high end screen printer and wholesaler is not easy, but if you do your research, it will be worth it in the end. If you would like to talk to us about High End Screen Printers and Wholesalers (cuz we are one) then please give us a call (908) 806-8337 X103 and ask for Darren.