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[@AwakeningWarrior]

I am literally wearing the first t-shirt I ever made using Spreadshirt in 2003, and only last year did the seams start falling apart. I've worn and washed this shirt more times than probably any other shirt I own since it was my favorite. It took 19 years for it to start to fall apart!!!

[@AxlPatrol]

Is the graphic still holding together?

[@shahar26]

Spreadshirt is great. Of course it might not be the best POD platform ever but it's really worthy. Thanks for sharing your experience ❤

[@ChrisSmithVideo]

No offense intended, just honest feedback: How does, "This Print on Demand Company Destroy Everyone?" I clicked specifically due to the title, which is totally inconsistent with the content of the video. Overpriced, meh quality, unacceptable shipping times, you have to use their domain, and they have control over your designs? After reading the comments about unreasonable design rejections with no explanation, limited customer support, and a lack of items to choose from... well, frankly, they sound horrible.

[@shimmymorris1]

I would recommend watching the updated video. But you say the quality is meh… have you seen it in person. The quality is definitely not meh. It’s the best I’ve seen in POD atm. And I’ve tested over 50 companies. The shipping is a huge issue. The domain is a huge issue and I make sure to address this in the updated video. Where this company shines is the quality. I’m still able to make a great margin because I can charge more.

[@shimmymorris1]

No offence taken ☺️

[@alvianretzy]

You didn’t provide a satisfactory answer to his question though. You titled this video “This PoD company destroys everyone”. Seems intentionally misleading, no offense intended.

[@shimmymorris1]

When reviewed this company was far superior in terms of quality. i have made an updated video that i have recommended watching that goes over some pain points I found after releasing this video@@alvianretzy

[@saifulhaque5135]

@Chris hey mate, money talks!

[@dannienhuis6742]

I have designs on both spreadshirt and spreadshop. Getting your designs approved for spreadshirt can take a long time - several days to a week or more. Normally, no problem with designs posted on spreadshop, immediate in most cases. I had one design rejected on spreadshop because of quality - and they were right, it was only 1200x1200 pix. I do wish they had more wall art options - and it is not clear to me how to design for embroidery. Overall, I like this a lot for the customization.

[@MrQuironX]

I was selling on redbubble and I think is the best way for me but they got banned me without reason, do you think spreadshop is a good option for sales? I think maybe it doesn't have the same traffic as redbubble 😢

[@shimmymorris1]

ye i wish they had more wall art too. But I use gelato for that. Spreadshirt def isn't as good. This in a way is totally different even though they both stem from the same company

[@ummeumar4]

But for spreadshop do we have to drive our own traffic?

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@ummeumar4looks like it yes. Spreadshop is for folks who, for example, are doing merch for a youtube channel or a band or whatever, where your merch is driven from elsewhere

[@jporiginal]

Are Spreadshop and Spreadshirt the same company?

[@chaisewallis7110]

"Finally a POD company that isn't trying to screw us over" Just give them time...

[@shimmymorris1]

Hahaha you could be right. But I hope not

[@aye5kay]

They been doing fine long before a lot of these companies existed and will more than likely continue to do fine. By your statements logic, everyone will screw YOU over with time.

[@silvermushroom-gamifyevery6430]

Isn’t most of the screwing being done by the marketplaces? This is just a POD manufacturer & Fulfiller , if I’m not mistaken.

[@OldHag73]

most likely, but there's always hope

[@SayanD]

😂😂

[@musemintsvloghaulreactions1460]

Yeah, I used to work in a t-shirt shop for a couple of years. Polyester blends usually we would have to do a DFX printing which we have to print out the image on a plastic piece and then put a heat press on it. It felt different but not plastic like than our DTG prints on cotton. Those usually last about 50 washes, but a POD company like Spreadshop or whatever has better quality printing machines I would think than just a mom and pop business. This looks like something different type of print they were doing. Not sure on that.

[@NatureZone101]

Thanks for the review. Always good to have eggs in different baskets especially when different products can be great on different platforms. Would've been helpful if you got a sample of the mug and maybe another thing to see print quality and after wash, etc. Thanks again!

[@shimmymorris1]

I was going to get the sample of the mug, but a year ago i tested over 10 mugs, from all different companies, and they were all identical. Mugs are just mugs. They're all the same

[@NatureZone101]

@@shimmymorris1 The reason I asked is because there are times when the vibrance of the colors from the sublimation can be different with some places more muted than other.

[@DBsNature]

That's llikely ink/printer color settings variations. @@NatureZone101

[@bradholmes1832]

Shimmy, I Love your ' Perfectionist Personality' - I'm very sure you Agree, on a Very Positive Basis - It Works, It's Totally Honest, UP Front, In Ya Face, Out There, and Realistic - Much Appreciated, Sir! Cheers, Brad H

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks so much

[@liberatoreZ]

POD stuff always looks and feels better on light garments (and will be more durable), because the printing technique is slightly different to dark ones. No base coat is needed for example.

[@Corteum]

Good observation. Is this true in general across the different platforms? Have you found any exceptions?

[@liberatoreZ]

just a general observation. Maybe printing techniques have gotten better over the years, but you just can't print the same image, the same way on light and dark fabrics. @@Corteum

[@BbrosAuto]

Oh, yes. I've tested a design on a light grey and black t-shirt, and the printing is different. The light grey T-shirt has far better print quality. I didn't think about it, but it adds up to your observation now that you've mentioned it.

[@Corteum]

how much more expensiv is it to print the same design on darker fabrics and retain quality/durability/look? 'Base coat' sounds like it could add a bit of cost on top

[@Corteum]

@@BbrosAuto Has this been true across different companies? which has had the the most consistent quality in your exp

[@ThePsychicStylist]

Please raise your volume. I can barely hear you on my phone. ;) love your content!

[@GreenlifeFin]

Orders shipped outside US are subject to customs or duty fees. So not for EU based clients.

[@YasuhoKawai]

absolutely incredible info! thank you so much

[@ThompterSHunson]

From my testing experience with Sprintshop & Printful, in dark garments (it has a substantial difference from light garments) Sprintshop came out horrible. Just one color. Red on black. The Printful was way more vibrant and consistent print without gaps like cracks.

[@shimmymorris1]

interesting... i found the quality soooo good with spreadshop

[@saifulhaque5135]

@Shimmymorris did you take any advantages I.e money, special privileges? What’s your purpose promoting them?

[@brians9072]

I wish you would have covered pricing, commission, and payment structures.

[@shimmymorris1]

I covered pricing at the end. Not sure what you mean by commission and payment structure.

[@AlonzoLouw]

think he meant payment methods etc @@shimmymorris1

[@MrQuironX]

​@@shimmymorris1Where do you receive the money? Can I use PayPal?

[@DamitaCharles]

Great video, appreciate you sharing it!

[@TraverGomes]

Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!

[@BlackMetalMagazine]

Yep, high prices, also they dont have wall art... that was a big turn-off.

[@shimmymorris1]

ye for wall art i'd go to gelato. Having a few companies isn't a big deal though. Different companies specialise in different things. The prices being high is super annoying, but it shows in the quality which is nice

[@Iron_Willed]

Do you still recommend Moteefe?

[@Englishnini]

Thank you for this video, sharing a lot of information and more importantly a thorough review. I really like you sharing your opinion

[@shimmymorris1]

thank you, that means a lot :D

[@NevileSallie]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@RaniqueBlankensh]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@novaeedits]

The site offers exactly what everyone needs but their products base price is too high

[@davidp9246]

Er…so, in what way does this ‘destroy everyone’ Shimmy? And, if the products are so expensive, (something you alluded to with a little bit of text, but never really discussed) how are they not ‘screwing us over’?

[@shimmymorris1]

Because the quality is insane. Really really impressed with if I’d you sell for $25 it would be very acceptable to receive these items and there’s still a chunky profit margin there.

[@amylouisebrutonl9051]

I think it looks great I need an alternative to redbubble and teepublic.

[@CunraOliveira]

Thank you, really helped me!

[@jotgamer.147]

Teespring products are so, expensive. Hoodies on teespring is about 45 dollars and t shirt I's about 25 to 30. This website is better than teespring. That's strait forward method and easy to design and cheap products. So, I can sell all those in India. Nobody will buy my product of teespring website because they are expensive. Thanks for the information you give. ❤❤❤❤

[@shimmymorris1]

I didn't realise they were that expensive. Are you sure you're looking at the right ones. Their t-shirts should be around 15. I'm not saying you should use teespring btw... but just wanted to clarify their prices

[@JacobWilson777]

​@@shimmymorris1he said hoodies

[@sonz4205]

Thank you. I’m not great on the marketing side so not for me but I always like to know what’s out there 😊

[@shimmymorris1]

awesome!

[@CLTtshirt_Design]

Shipping time is a killer! Do you know where their production sites are? Shipping could be a deal breaker. I'm in the US.

[@elliswashington1149]

Thanks Shimmy. You're the POD News Man!!! Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks so much for watching!

[@roialnet]

Well not really, I checked their product catalog. Printify still reigns when it comes to the most number of product selection.

[@michaelharo9763]

The most important thing to know (transferring a web page) you just brush off, and dont even try to figure it out. That is what we need to know!

[@shimmymorris1]

I speak about that in the updated video

[@LifeThroughArtS]

I've been following your channel for a while now and I must say I've tried it too. I'm only interested in one thing, and that is when a customer orders from your store and you receive payment on Stripe (for example), do you transfer money from Stripe to the company that prints your products, or do you have to transfer money to a bank account and from a bank account to a bank account prints your designs.

[@tommullinerart]

A pod company that charges so much for the basic products and postage isn't the one we've been waiting for! The costs/profits have to be enough for us designers to make it worth our while but also not at the expense of quality nor customer value for money.

[@shimmymorris1]

unfortunately, they have almost no competition. that's why they're so good. it's the best of a bad situation. i'll be doing comparison videos soon as well

[@bobshoe1]

Yes, very costly.

[@keiferwise]

give us a update please am in the process of starting up one and want to know the best platform to use

[@MrPlomsone]

That Lama shirt is probably a direct to film print . Might feel a bit “plasticky” but it will last many many washes.

[@homiekeen23]

HE DOESN'T RECOMMEND THIS ANYMORE. CHECK THE DESCRIPTION 👍

[@jrpruitt317]

Are there any POD companies that do embroidery (above left pocket) on Button-Up collared denim type shirts? All I can find are T-Shirts and Hoodies.

[@shimmymorris1]

oh that's very specific i haven't seen that

[@SayuriYaki]

Hm, they seem to have a pretty similar product range as printful. But I don’t like how they hide all the important information if you’re not logged in, like no price, no info where it comes from, how long shipping takes and costs etc. I actually have to make an account and recreate my products there to compare their prices, that sucks.

[@shimmymorris1]

Ye that’s really annoying for sure! Printful is a totally different type of print on demand company

[@jeromenelson5280]

@@shimmymorris1 How is this different than Printful. I'm not seeing a difference, other than not being able to use WordPress "easily". Thanks!

[@gordonyork6638]

Sounds like Scamway multi marketing BS the more I research. I hold little hope for improvements.

[@truckn]

Your review of a company that destroys all other POD companies is lacking where they destroyed anyone. Also if you have an issue with shipping times & costs, take it up with the post office. I also would've liked to have heard what their customer service is like, are they Accessible do they respond quickly these types of things. How do the deal with returns.

[@raewest7843]

Embroidery? Yessss! Thank you 🎉

[@shimmymorris1]

yup :D

[@dianafitzgerald8834]

You should make a comparing video with this company, awkward styles and printify cuz I'm not convinced yet to switch from awkward styles.

[@shimmymorris1]

it's very different to those companies. You can't set up a shop with those companies.

[@ChannelWright]

The slow shipping is a non-starter for me. When you’re competing with the likes of Amazon shipping had better be faster. It’s what customers want.

[@shimmymorris1]

yes, i'm finding that really hard too!

[@Average_Kpopper_Mideko]

Have you ever use the Print On Demand Fourthwall? I just started using it and it seems good, so far.

[@JonasJudah]

Could this store be added to a shopify account

[@ivydaimond6715]

Spreadshop makes a ton of money off designers and because you are creating products on their platform...they own the rights....you're basically a sales person for them...they keep more than half of the earnings....when you, the owner should profit more than a fraction of what you sell..

[@danieldeelite]

Buy the servers and the printers, then

[@backburnerboy]

All u do is supply the image. They supply the shirt, printing, shipping, returns, etc. that's like the receptionist saying they should own 51% of the companies stock because she handles the receptionist-ing lol 🤪

[@nihilfaceit]

what happens if i print inner neck label? the original one will dissappear and only mine will be left? trying to create a premium clothing brand

[@jousestuffgo]

Dood, good video and appreciate the review. One thing, that audio static is there is annoying!!!!!! I held through it though and i hope your later videos got that fixed.

[@shimmymorris1]

hmm not sure why. This one came out ok. I definitely need to fix my audio in future though

[@RJEnriquez]

I’m so over Spring, but did din’t convince me enough to move. Anyone else?

[@DahlgrenChristian]

cant wait to start my pod

[@yt_support-03]

Amazing videom thank you! Any recommendations for this quality and the possibility to have your own custom label?

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome! I'm using printify at the moment

[@MyEverythingHurts]

They are the slowest shipper on the planet. I ordered fr them and it took over 3 weeks to get to California. No way.

[@shimmymorris1]

ye that was the one major drawback, it took a while to arrive

[@OfficialStreamSagaTv]

At least you tell the truth

[@AtsuhikoFukumoto]

very helpful, worth the watch

[@TakerouOuchi]

AWESOME it really helped me

[@bobshoe1]

Although you said in the comments that you covered pricing, I can’t find anything about prices of their products? That includes on their website (I haven’t signed up). Such as what does a Tee basic cost printed front only actually cost? Thanks again for a very useful and insightful video.

[@shimmymorris1]

yes it took me a long time to find as well. They don't make it easy. it's all here: help.spreadshop.support/hc/en-gb/articles/360011203179-Base-Price and at the end of my video i go over a few prices

[@bobshoe1]

The base prices are costly.

[@AutomatedIncomeLifestyle]

Can they be integrated via APIs? If so, i’m going to try setting up an integration and creating an automated workflow for it that designs and publishes new products while I sleep.

[@papafuz01]

I enjoyed this video. Curious the shirt did look like the 1960 image was kinda woven into the shirt , so why wasn't the quality of the image not the same on the hoodie & sweater? Different material, different print procedure, I miss something or ?? Id like to see my designs be produced & have the same outcome as the tshirt.

[@shimmymorris1]

differen't material and print procedure.

[@claudiatrujillociafre3865]

How are the tshirt, hoodie and sweater now? Are they still good?

[@czero1243]

You could use web forwarding to use a website address other than those , it costs, but it is easy, and it is onoy the fost of having a web address

[@shimmymorris1]

that's true, but also not a straight forward process

[@youngking0704]

preciate your honesty putting us up on game

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome! thanks for watching

[@mrabdullah7346]

Thnx for not using music in the background Cause im a muslim and music is haram in islam Thnx again😘

[@MetaphysicalManor]

I pulled my business out of Spreadshirt because of their Woke policies. I'm a conservative and have some politically based designs for Canada and they didn't like my conservative anti-stance on indoctrinating kids and pulled my protest shirt. However, they allowed Black Lives Matter and other designs on the Woke side of the spectrum. Sorry but bias and censorship does not make for good business.

[@Juanrivers2022]

Well you went anti-woke and went broke on that site 😅😅😅😂😂

[@pd5244]

Good to know… they wouldn’t like my designs either then, Lol. The woke overlords at Etsy suspended my shop over political and anti-vax designs. Too much truth for them.

[@MissMolly3377]

I kind of wondered which of these POD companies, besides Amazon (we all know they’re the king of “woke”), would be woke, so thanks for the comment. I have seen some of these POD YTers who would probably agree with us, but couldn’t say so, or they would lose viewers and possibly be cancelled. I have some ideas and it’s good to know who will and who won’t print them, so thank you for the information. 😊

[@AlmiranteLobo]

Thanks for this notice.

[@shimmymorris1]

This is spreadshop. Not spreadshirt. It's different as it's your own site so your designs might be absolutely fine.

[@radomirpl]

Can I upload a theme only on one product, e.g. a sticker, to see if everything is ok with it, and then after its approval, use it on other products already without the verification procedure?

[@alissia1123]

Can you tell me what printing method was used for each item you sampled? You mentioned they have a variety available.

[@BOBSMITHH]

Not sure how this replaces printful, which I use for my etsy shop...

[@SpeedbirdHeavy]

In your example, it kinda replaces both Etsy and Printful with an all-in-one solution.

[@YouTubeDaveDave]

Etsy has more traffic

[@shimmymorris1]

this is a standalone site. Printful needs a partner to work...

[@MidnightStories1980]

Does it manage the shipping on it s own (pricing) who does the price setup?

[@coryart]

Do the allow the artist to set their own mark up prices?

[@sycofya1677]

Thank you for the valuable information 👌

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome

[@lelixart]

the organic traffic is so weak on this platform!

[@schellywagoner8264]

Can you explain which printing method that was used on each of those shirts? The video started out sayiing there were several kinds of print techniques, which I would imagine have an impact on durability. Thank you.

[@shimmymorris1]

i believe they were dtg. which is probably the most common in print on demand

[@kristinashumadieva1529]

Hey, Shimmy. Thank you so much for this tutorial, I really need it! :) Can you please explain, what does it mean, in the log in pop up, where it says: Choose your shop's location North America/Oceania or Europe?

[@montanaheaventush]

i imagine it is so it knows which area to ship from at their end

[@kristiburton3366]

Very informative video but I wonder what program he is using to record his computer screen and his video in circle on right hand side. Anyone know what he is using?

[@shimmymorris1]

Thank you. I’m using screenflow to record my screen. My camera is recording me. And in premiere pro I put them together 👍🏼

[@NotThatOlivia]

add the name of the company to the title for better SEO

[@shimmymorris1]

currently, the video is performing excellently. Adding the name removes all intrigue and will get less clicks as the question is being answered straight away

[@Corteum]

Why do certain PoD platforms not even bother to inform sellers when their designs have been removed or taken down? What kind of sh|tty business practice is that?

[@shimmymorris1]

super annoying!

[@marshallpro4602]

Appreciate the information 👍🏾

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome! glad you liked it

[@Skyjuice70]

I'm a bit confused. It seems you were unhappy with quite a few things with this company. You titled this video, 'This Print on Demand Company Destroys Everyone'. Did you mean it destroys the competition or did you mean it destroys the buyers pocket because the products are no good? 😄

[@shimmymorris1]

hahaa, i was mainly referring to the quality of hte item. i've never seen such a good high quality item before

[@miniwolfsbane2407]

One drawback-it doesn't do tiled products like Printify does, that I can see. But I'll probably be using it for hand-made designs and some good AI ones. Put enough work trying to think up a fun store name anyway. Thanks for the video!

[@SK-gm9uc]

Hey do you have any recommendation of marketing agencies that run FB ads for pod??

[@shimmymorris1]

i haven't come across any. The margins are very low, so when you factor in paying the agency too, there might not be anything left

[@monsta-x-fans]

Does the spreadshop platform have copyright and Trademark?Or I can work at my convenience

[@shimmymorris1]

what do you mean by that? Are you asking if you can create trademark violation designs on the platform?

[@CR7EditsCR7istheGOAT]

Does it have tags of the company of the print on demand?

[@cybersamurai99]

12:48 I can see the colour coming out from the top left corner of the tshirt design, not sure this was a very successful test thought

[@shimmymorris1]

can you? i think that's the design. it's a faded design. it's part of it. i checked the graphic on my computer to make sure

[@gfunk425]

Love this breakdown

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks so much

[@globalmodelsdotbiz8965]

They probably order and have it sent from China .. hence the long time (10-20 days).

[@shimmymorris1]

i'm not sure... it doesnt seem like it

[@mh3m351]

1:43 I think you meant 8 years after. 2015 and 2023 aren't 13 years apart

[@shimmymorris1]

I was saying spreadshop was created 13 years after spreadshirt was made. Which was in 2002… 2015 in 13 years later

[@andrikosyt5631]

in the image i added there is the white backround can you help me?

[@shimmymorris1]

you need to use a background remover tool to get rid of it

[@samjabar2]

Can I upload my custom mockup on my store?

[@Introdigitalarts]

What about zazzle shirts?

[@_ayman_is_him]

they have a uk warehouse?

[@imsopharill]

No Custom Tags with spreadshop?

[@amynnaji6963]

i want to start print on demand. please I want to know if orders are shipped directly to customer's address??

[@shimmymorris1]

they are shipped directly

[@Punjabiitotay90]

Imo Awkward Styles print quality > spreadshirt. What do you think?

[@shimmymorris1]

it's def close but i still think spreadshirt edges a tiny bit

[@BestJerome]

Are the T-shirts 100% cotton?

[@l.b.1952]

If I want to create an acocunt at spreadshop - I will be linked to spreadshirt :( - so its the same

[@TarraMatthew]

is it actually that easy? wow

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Where's the part about the price ...or did i miss it. Also that shipping times make it a complete no.

[@shimmymorris1]

it's at the end. Ye the shipping is very annoying for sure

[@ScreenSnapshots]

CAN IT ALSO WORK IN AFRICA OR IS IT LIMITED ONLY IN THE STATES

[@shimmymorris1]

I believe so from what it says on their website

[@mounirabbad3969]

Can we have a video about how to use Facebook ads to target audience for a niche store ?

[@shimmymorris1]

i have created a few videos on facebook ads, however, I do have more up to date ones coming soon

[@mounirabbad3969]

@@shimmymorris1 Oh cool, i'll make sure to view those ones first, thanks.

[@Iron_Willed]

Prices are crazy expensive

[@shimmymorris1]

unfortunately so much of POD is like that now

[@failtef1]

Where are these products printed and shipped from I ? I need one shipping and printed in europe!

[@sunnyinyourarea]

Merchize have factory in EU so you can have a look

[@la_la_land_twig]

Is Merchize's Print on Demand good quality?

[@sunnyinyourarea]

yes I have worked with them for 2 years and their quality are good

[@BD-wn6vk]

Does anyone do actual quality, photo prints, not wall art, that can be integrated into Etsy?

[@DavidMartins1]

So, Tell me again how did this company destroy everyone?

[@shimmymorris1]

the quality is incredible

[@h-al359]

Thanks again bro. I've been watch ur videos since i thought of starting POD but one question i have about sweadshop... Does it also handle for me all the marketing?

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks! If you you mean spreadshop. No they don't handle the marketing for you... that would be spreadshirt.

[@Rahk11118]

PLZ TRANSLATE IN HINDI I can design but want a free website to upload my design and which website also makes money for me with heavy traffic

[@magyarvandor977]

POD companies are not competitive on today's market anymore, when anyone can setup a small shop at home and have a customized t-shirt for around $5 altogether.

[@quantrellh.4939]

I found 2 GOOD POD manufacturers that destroy others in printing quality. Products are more premium and cheaper.

[@shamekasmith8881]

@@quantrellh.4939 please share

[@kitkitagency]

@@quantrellh.4939 which ones please ?

[@elevatedmind11]

@@quantrellh.4939 that's what's up. care to name at least one?

[@user-qo4sy1ib5c]

​@@quantrellh.4939would you mind sharing which these 2 companies are?