If you’re a little tight on cash and need to find a great bargain on a heat press, check out the video below. I show you how and where to find quality used heat press machines from people in your area who literally have these machines sitting in their garage or basements collecting dust.
As I’ve indicated in prior posts… You don’t have to go out and purchase new heat presses. Use those savings to buy the other stuff you’ll need to get going.
Check out the video below:
Here’s a listing of some of the keyword phrases and heat press manufacturers you should search for in Craigslist.com:
- hotronix
- heat press
- heat press machine
- mighty press
- mightypress
- geoknight
- geo knight
- stahls
- hix
About Cartess Ross
Thank you for all the helpful info. I just purchased a heat press now I am looking for a way to print rhinestone transfers. The company I’m currently using is charging me way to much. So I want to do them myself. Any advise?
Unfortunately, I’ve never messed around with Rhinestones and can’t help u much in that area… Sorry.
Love your designs though, they look great!
Hello Cartess,
A while ago I received the free t-shirt and the transfer when I ordered the course. Very valuable information and I’m very thankful you share this information. Especially the marketing part! Do you have any additional information available about marketing the t-shirt business?
I don’t have a heat press yet but I would like to know when you started out with printing t-shirts but you didn’t have a heat press yet, how did you do it? Did you have the t-shirts printed somewhere else and how did you get the costs out? And what if someone ordered only one t-shirt? what do you suggest to be the best way not to spend too much money and still make a profit when I don’t have a heat press yet?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards, Bryan
Hi Bryan,
I’ll be honest… It was hard not having a press. I happened to know someone who had one and I used theirs. If you were selling tees in bulk, then I’d say go through a screen printer and that would allow you to put some money in your pocket. But in the end, you’re going to definitely need a heat press to make this thing work out… There’s really no way around it, unless you know someone with a machine. There are great deals to be found on craigslist/ebay. Take a look around the house and see if theres anything you can list on craigslist to sale and make some extra cash so u can buy a machine. You might have to give up some stuff in the short term, but you can get those things back and much more…
what are the printers i can use to print shirt..
i only have cannon IP2700..
and what are differences of stretch transfer papers, inkjet transfer papers, iron on transfer papers etc.
lastly what software you are using in creating your design.
i used the Macromedia Dreamweaver.
thank you
We still strongly stand by having designs screen printed onto the release paper. Simply because it’s a much better quality and you’re not having to worry about the designs peeling or fading after a few washes.
We have since looked to another alternative for those who are just now getting started, but can’t afford to have their designs screen printed. The transfers we are now offering for those individuals are much better than the ones that can be purchased in the stores. You can NOT iron on transfers! You will need an heat press machine.
Any epson ink jet printer will work, but some are better than others. However, we recommend a particular ink to print the designs from your own printer. A interview on this topic is currently in the works. If you haven’t signed up to receive our emails, please do. Once the videos become available you’ll be notified.
Again, once you have your business up and the business is paying for itself. We still recommend having the designs screen printed.
Please click the link and scroll down to watch the videos and to purchase the transfers.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/buy-transfer-paper/
The designs are usually created in photoshop, illustrator, or just depending on the artist what’s comfortable for them. Ultimately, any adobe program!
I’m going to purchase the course in a few weeks. What are your thoughts on this Heat Press machine? http://www.heatpressnation.com/hpn-16-x-20-high-pressure-heat-press-machine-portrait-series.html
I’m not familiar with the brand but the machine looks very sturdy and solid… For the price I don’t think you could go wrong. The 3 reviews on that page seem to be pretty good. I’d certainly give it a try… Keep us posted and share your experiences with the machine.
Hi Cartess
I am already into Embroidery business and would like to add Tee printing coz i have grown so much.
My question to you is that i need advice on the most reliable Laser printers around that can do up to A3 paper size, i have come across advises like OKI Data C830N but i am not sure coz i havent even seen in on action doing Tranfer Papers.i dont want to sunddely buy a printer that is expensive and find out that it can not do any type of tranfer paper, money at the moment isnt a problem, just advice me on the best Laser printer that i should buy, the type of printer that when i configure it wont give problems and the type that will print anything as it is including JPEG pictures to use with tranfer paper and apply on a Tee.
As for Heat press i dont have problem i will go for the Fusion type.
Regards
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving us a comment. We have tons of information available on our website. The information we have provided will definitely get you in the direction you need. Please be sure to sign up for our free module.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/launch-your-t-shirt-company/
Hey Cartess
Are these some pretty good heat press machines which would you recommend?
1. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/clo/3319163617.html or
2. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bfs/3375203695.html
Hi Fredd,
It looks like the seller(s) did not include the brand or the model of the heat press machine on either link you included. I suggest you email the seller(s) and ask them for the specific name and exact model of the machines. You will need this to research whatever reviews you can find out about the machines.
The more research you do on the machines like reading the reviews from others. The more helpful it will be for you.
If you’re on a tight budget and that’s all you can afford. The very best thing to do is hop in your car and go test the machines out! Of course take some shirts and transfers with you and put the heat press machine to work! If gets hot, the machine press the shirts like it’s suppose, then get it!
Honestly, there’s no way of knowing unless you test it out! Especially if the seller(s) are in your area. What do you have to lose by going to test a machine out before buying it?
Please click on the link of machines we have listed on our website and the machines we highly recommend. If you’re able to come across the machines we have on our website on ebay or craigslist then you know it’s a good machine.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/heat-press-machine/
hi my mame is gracie and i would like start my oun t,shirt buisness can you help me to get started
Hi Gracie,
All the information we have is available on our site. Please be sure to sign up for our FREE “mini” course module, sign up for our emails and definitely take full advantage of our Tshirt Riches Training course. The course provide any and everything you will need to start your business. Again, please feel free to take advantage of the information we’ve already provided on our website.
http://tshirtriches.com
http://Tshirtriches.com/training
Thanks!
Hello, I purchased a Heat Press about 4 months ago. How do I secure the press to my work surface.
Thanks for any help
You should see some slots/holes where you can bolt some screws and I’d get a slab of plywood and bolt it there… And from there, you can secure the slab of plywood to the table itself… I hope that made sense???
Thank you so much for the well explain information on how to buy press heat. I am actually following your examples and I have two contacts ready to sell their heat press to me. Thank you.
That is AWESOME… The used machines work just as good as the new ones and you’ll save a ton of money… Money that you can use towards getting your business going. If you haven’t already signed up for our full blown course, I’d encourage you to do so now… We have a black friday promo going right now and you’ll save a ton of money now, versus paying the full $157 later… Take a look, we have a ton more useful information that’ll get you going in the biz: http://www.tshirtriches.com/black/
Hey Ross…
I have just ordered my first machine. It shall arrive with in days. I really need advice on where to go about or how to search for my transfer designs..When the funds arrive i will get your start up course.. I’m sure it will give me a lot of answers..But for the time being. i could really use some direction…Thanks..
Have u signed up for our free course, I cover a lot of those details there:
http://www.tshirtriches.com/t-shirt-business-startup-resources/
It’s just too much to cover here… But one place u can start at is at http://www.TransferExpress.com
They’re expensive, but make great transfers. We list a bunch of other affordable alternatives in our course material.
Hey Mr. Ross, just wanted to know whats the best heat press machine to start off with… for a person starting out in the t shirt business
Hi Debonair,
The heat press machines we highly recommend are listed in the link below.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/heat-press-machine/
If you’re on a budget and unable to afford these machines. You may want to try looking on ebay and Amazon. Between ebay and Amazon you’ll be able to find something within your budget. Please know, purchasing cheap machines will only last you for so long and you’ll be replacing the machine before you know it. Just be sure to “READ” the reviews on Amazon about any heat press machine you may have in mind. As in our own lives, Cartess and I do not purchase anything until researching the reviews on Amazon and the item must have at least 4 stars or more before we buy. You can not go wrong with any item if you read the reviews on Amazon!
i found a good looking 15×15 press that comes with a Epson C88+ printer is it a good idea to go for this one what level of quality should i look for in a printer if i am going to print my own designs
Hi Kevin,
We recommend at least the 16×20 heat press machine. Using anything less, you’ll experience issues trying to print on larger items. Any Epson printer will work. Some better than other. We used the Epson WF-7010 and it worked like a charm.
Mr. Ross…please take a look at the link provided and tell me what you think about the heat press shown.
Thank you
Cody
http://www.heatpressnation.com/product_info.php?products_id=806&gclid=CNOLyJmBkrYCFeZFMgodugYAeQ
Save your money and apply it on another type of machine… I wouldn’t recommend that at all.