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  1. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    I read some books like: Start a kick a$$ tshirt company Starting a clothing empire Tshirt profits I started and did everything alone so everything was on my terms. The goals were setup as development, manufacturing and marketing/selling. Those were pretty simple. I didn't use any...
  2. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Thanks for the comments, yes it was extremely easy to get things from Peru, all I had to do is pay live 300 port fees plus $150 to a company that did the paperwork. The $300 depends on the value of your shipment and is something like $5 for every $1000, or something like that. The same...
  3. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Yes, I do but never really posted anything on it yet, been busy with other things. I got friends likes and some customers. www.facebook.com/pimabasics
  4. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    ohh the URL is pimabasics.com
  5. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    I wouldn't say that I'm drowning in orders but I've been selling at a high rate. For every 8 people that stumble upon my website, I get an order. I've had people from other countries buy the shirts and everybody says the same thing, best material ever. Im selling without brand recognition and...
  6. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Finally launched after months of delays, although I'm only accepting PayPal right now, credit cards will be accepted next week. Check it out people. If you want a discount code let me know through the contact form. I will update accordingly now that I have a business that is open for...
  7. J

    Sourcing genuine designer clothing!!!

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    I have learned that most of the companies that supply the big brands are also for hire by other companies. The company that manufactures my shirts also does for a lot of big brands as well. Alibaba is where I found them.
  8. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    So I finally have something worthy to update. I have done many things since the last update: - Unlocked the site in order to submit it to the search engines ahead of time. - Added a care instructions and size chart to the products. - Fixed some problems with the site. - Worked on the...
  9. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    I would have started with more colors but the minimums are no joke. There will be a discount code for the forum once I'm up and running so you guys can see the quality.
  10. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Selling the shirts online with the keywords "pima cotton" are not the main way im planning to get people, there are other keywords that can lead someone to my site. The Banana Republic shirts are almost night and day to my shirts: 1- It's made in Jordan, anyone that knows Pima knows that...
  11. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    The sizing chart is in the works and the cut is between a Slim Cut and a Regular Cut, it's called a fashion cut. Once the size chart comes out you will get a better idea of the sizes and that should be coming later this week. On the site there will a form one can use to submit their measurements...
  12. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    JamesF I've seen your thread, thanks for the advice.
  13. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Apparently I do because Im launching next month. The reason it took so long is cause time adds up fast, just to develop the Heather Gray fabric takes a month. 2 weeks here, 2 weeks there, and next thing you know it's a year.
  14. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Thanks for the advice and you are right I did try the Lacoste Shirts and they are top notch, but I think mine are softer. Some other companies use cotton that is not Pima and definitely not from Peru, Im not going to lower my price and actually looking to get into those sites, thanks again, I...
  15. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Well these shirts cost nearly $10 to make so there wouldn't be any profit, plus besides go check anywhere for "Real" Peruvian Pima Cotton. I know that not everyone can afford but those that can will.
  16. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Thanks for the words ManWithABeard, I missed trade show season for the summer and warm months, so I'm going to hit up small venues and promote my line there while hoping to get some shops to feature me. My lookbook is something very important to me so I'm working with some people on creative...
  17. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    I actually used a template and then hired someone on glance to make the changes I wanted and really I'm still making changes to it before the launch next month. Thanks for the comment.
  18. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    I've learned that Peru and the U.S. have a trade agreement that makes the importation of certain goods easy and free of charge. I don't know about importing from other countries but I happy that it's like that to import stuff from Peru.
  19. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    You are correct, you can get plain T's at H&M for 6 bucks and Hanes ones for less but in the end they are not in the same league as these shirts. Do you prefer some plain shirt made by Ralph Lauren that shrinks or a shirt made by my brand that doesn't shrink and feels great? Other brands are...
  20. J

    Progress Thread: Starting a Basics Clothing Line

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    Hi All, I'm Joel and I've been a member here for over a year and actually been planning my business for about a year. I've always loved wearing plain t-shirts and really never been a fan of shirts that have too much going on in them, like the ones fighters from UFC wear, where there are...
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