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Dave271069
25-10-2012, 04:43 PM
Hi guys.
Just recieved my first ever request for a bulk order. Please can you help me with pricing etc. Its for a chain of clubs so could lead to something big. My first order is for 40 polos with breast logo not embroidary. And back logo.they also wabt females tshirts and hoodies.
How much should i quote for single polo. Cost of shirt to me is about £3.65 from mdp.
Thanks all.
Dave
Ps i have the price they want me to beat which i will add at a later date.

RogerC
25-10-2012, 04:51 PM
Polos......£10 gives you room to go lower on t's....higher on hoodies and still make a profit. No doubt you'll get other responses for different profit margins.

Justin
25-10-2012, 04:52 PM
Might be a better idea to tell us this other price before members start offering help, if you have to come in below that price that will give us a guide to advise you on.

Dave271069
25-10-2012, 05:04 PM
£8.72 plus vat. But I don't charge vat

Dave271069
25-10-2012, 05:09 PM
My main focus is getting a possible big contact even if margins are low to begin with.

NASH
25-10-2012, 05:14 PM
How complex is the logo?, if it`s text only i would charge £8.99

WorthDoingRight
25-10-2012, 05:40 PM
Like NASH said are we talking about single colour flex logos or something more exotic? I think the question here is not what you should charge but how much time and profit you want to make from the 40 shirts. If you want the psychological advantage then going in just below the VAT less price at say £8.65 lets you work on £5 a shirt to cover materials and labour and hopefully give you some profit!

Earl Smith
25-10-2012, 06:17 PM
As NASH said, if its text only I would charge for a Single polo ( that was your question) 20 pounds inc VAT. 40 polos I would charge 12 pounds inc VAT.
Material costs ; Polo 3.65 plus VAT = 4.38. Vinyl about 2 pounds plus VAT = 2.40. = 6.78 cost, plus weeding time and pressing costs, lets say a pound for that. Roughly 8 pounds costs. At 12 pounds inc, you are making 2 pounds for yourself. VAT or no VAT , you have to declare it as extra income on your year end tax return, so roughly you will make 2 pounds a shirt.
40 pieces is not a bulk order. You need room to maneuver downwards when they ask for 100 or more pieces.
Thats the way I look at it.

jennywren
25-10-2012, 06:50 PM
If your comfortable with your price then go with it, if nothing this will be a learning curve, you can see how long it will take,what problems you might have, and how long it will take you in time, from this you will learn what you need to do to price the next job. You will far more about what suits you when you price it. If you price wrong there is always a next time when you get your next bulk order to correct it.

Dave271069
25-10-2012, 07:32 PM
Thanks all,
just had a discussion with middle man (good mate). He is waiting for my quote, so I'm going in at £8.49 for a polo. He has said I should get the order and more . So far they want 40 polo,s and a few ladies t-shirts and some hoodies for the promotional staff outside the club. The guy who is ordering them has two night clubs and is an area manager for a large area too. This could be my chance to get some new contacts so I'm happy to not make a huge profit,
thanks for all your comments
Dave

jennywren
25-10-2012, 08:37 PM
Well the hard bits done, making the decision is the hard bit, the rest is now a different type of stress, I think its a wise choice as you have to take into balance, what other work you might get. Time to give yourself a pat on the back

gorgall2
25-10-2012, 09:27 PM
Try here for cheaper polos http://www.polo-shirts.co.uk/

Dave271069
25-10-2012, 10:26 PM
Checked the site, not much stock, only s and m in black polo,s
just had a text they want a sample from me.
what would you print on t-shirt as a sample, I haven't had the design yet from them so looking to show them some good examples of what can be done.

Craig
25-10-2012, 10:28 PM
Ask them to send you a copy of the design so they can see what the actual product they will get will look like

Dave271069
25-10-2012, 10:37 PM
Ask them to send you a copy of the design so they can see what the actual product they will get will look like

very true.

gorgall2
25-10-2012, 11:26 PM
Where were you looking on their website? they have shedloads

socialgiraffe
26-10-2012, 04:03 AM
Hi Dave

I think BTC Activewear were doing a deal on polos. Just had a quick look on the website and could not find it but I did notice that Gildan 8800's are £2.80 + VAT regardless of quantity. Also their delivery is only £5.99 regardless of quantity and free if order is over £250.00

They are also having a clear out of discountinued stock where Gildan have rearranged their clothing lines. Some polos are less than £2.00

Dave271069
26-10-2012, 09:46 AM
Hi Dave

I think BTC Activewear were doing a deal on polos. Just had a quick look on the website and could not find it but I did notice that Gildan 8800's are £2.80 + VAT regardless of quantity. Also their delivery is only £5.99 regardless of quantity and free if order is over £250.00

They are also having a clear out of discountinued stock where Gildan have rearranged their clothing lines. Some polos are less than £2.00

Thanks. I will look into it.

Earl Smith
26-10-2012, 10:45 AM
Good luck Dave. Sorry, Im a bit negative sometimes. I would probably do the same as you. Not make much to get hold of the job and hope that more will come along later.

Dave271069
26-10-2012, 09:49 PM
Goodnews!
got contract, so waiting for the logo to be sent to me, only 40 polos and a few ladies tops and hoodies to start of with but now the fun begins...

accdave
26-10-2012, 10:07 PM
Just a point about using clearance items because they are cheaper. If the customer comes back in a couple of weeks and orders the same shirts there is a fair chance you won't be able to provide them. Okay if your customer will accept a replacement but if they like a garment it wouldn't be good if you can't supply the same thing in a short space of time.

Dave271069
26-10-2012, 10:10 PM
Gona stay with MDP or ralawise .