What files do I have to send when I sell a tee design? 2009-06-06T15:12:04-04:00 39 2009-05-25T04:57:16-04:00 32331 false false 1827 12918 1 2009-11-07T11:50:05-05:00 785 depends what you made it in. photoshop or illustrator usually. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T04:58:23-04:00 908841 71 2009-05-25T04:58:23-04:00 jpeg. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T04:58:23-04:00 908851 8975 2009-05-25T04:58:23-04:00 invoice 32331 Post 2009-05-25T04:59:11-04:00 908861 3912 2009-05-25T04:59:11-04:00 <blockquote><cite>dylanmaker. said:</cite> jpeg.</blockquote> gif 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:01:20-04:00 908881 5847 2009-05-25T05:01:20-04:00 I use Photoshop mostly ;O 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:01:36-04:00 908901 12918 2009-05-25T05:01:36-04:00 invoice. get paid. then send color separated .ai or .psd i usually include the mock up. and contract if necessary. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:02:23-04:00 908911 881 2009-05-25T05:02:23-04:00 <blockquote><cite>FunForAllKids said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>dylanmaker. said:</cite> jpeg.</blockquote> gif</blockquote> or that too. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:03:30-04:00 908921 8975 2009-05-25T05:03:30-04:00 Whats invoice? and what should the contract say or what?.. I'm a total newbi at this really, any help it's appreciated. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:04:10-04:00 908931 12918 2009-05-25T05:04:10-04:00 an invoice is a nude picture of your girlfriend. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:06:51-04:00 908951 7951 2009-05-25T05:06:51-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Keith. said:</cite> an invoice is a nude picture of your girlfriend.</blockquote> we all want an invoice. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:08:20-04:00 908961 8975 2009-05-25T05:08:20-04:00 sample contract http://emptees.com/resources?search=contract&person=&filter=&order= 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:09:10-04:00 908981 881 2009-05-25T05:09:10-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Colemadethis said:</cite> sample contract http://emptees.com/resources?search=contract&person=&filter=&order=</blockquote> Could I add you to msn or something like that? 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:14:29-04:00 909021 12918 2009-05-25T05:14:29-04:00 dude, just use that link man. The sample contract is good. Other than that, invoice them. then send the .psd file or even a .pdf would do after payment. Make sure the size is sufficient for print. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:25:02-04:00 909111 303 2009-05-25T05:25:02-04:00 Whats an Invoice? $: 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:35:10-04:00 909201 12918 2009-05-25T05:35:10-04:00 what's google? http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101172551033.aspx download one of those and you are good to go. but seriously, google anything you are not sure off man... 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:37:51-04:00 909221 303 2009-05-25T05:37:51-04:00 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invoice 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:41:51-04:00 909311 9980 2009-05-25T05:41:51-04:00 Thanks, and what about when you already have the design made? 32331 Post 2009-05-25T05:44:22-04:00 909371 12918 2009-05-25T05:44:22-04:00 *sigh* 32331 Post 2009-05-25T06:40:44-04:00 909581 71 2009-05-25T06:40:44-04:00 <blockquote><cite>steven said:</cite> *sigh*</blockquote> 32331 Post 2009-05-25T07:03:30-04:00 909631 5982 2009-05-25T07:03:30-04:00 word document or notepad works too. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T07:56:33-04:00 909991 13245 2009-05-25T07:57:12-04:00 make sure its 72dpi tho 32331 Post 2009-05-25T07:58:06-04:00 910011 11020 2009-05-25T07:58:06-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Craig Robson said:</cite> make sure its 72dpi tho</blockquote> that's insanely high 32331 Post 2009-05-25T08:09:06-04:00 910061 7951 2009-05-25T08:09:06-04:00 you guys piss me off sometimes you need to send an invoice when your design is accepted so that they will pay you. you probably want to include in the notes of the invoice that you require payment within 30 days or else you have a good chance of being screwed and forgotten. once you get paid, you will send them the art file, which should be at least a 300 dpi .psd file with the colors separated. if you are incapable of separating colors, your next best bet is either a flat 300dpi .psd or a flat 300dpi .jpg file, because a printer will be able to separate colors with them. i haven't had to send a contract yet, so i'm not sure how those work. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T08:56:11-04:00 910341 3515 2009-05-25T08:56:11-04:00 Name of your Company and Address Name of Their Company and Address Invoice Number (Use the date and Initials of their name) You can put in the hours it took you or how you calculate price of design w/grand total. put in your options of payment Pay Pal (if paying with Pay Pal add 3% fee), Check (Must wait for check to clear. $35.00 fee for all returned checks), CC, Debit etc.. Then just add your terms of use for your art. Note* If you were commissioned to do a piece and you have a due date remember to ask for full payment within 5 days of completion. If the amount of time is allotted put in their that you charge $20 dollars a day after the 5 days. It gets you paid faster and shows that you have professional initiative. Also mention that the 300 dpi High Res file will be sent once payment is sent and/or check clears. I know there is some abrasive details in there but trust me brother.. You will need to be aggressive sometimes and it will pay in the end to cover your ass. One Last Thing.. ABSOLUTELY NEVER SEND THE ART BEFORE GETTING PAID! If you have Microsoft Word, there is some pretty basic Invoice Templates in there. I can send you one if you'd like :) 32331 Post 2009-05-25T09:40:07-04:00 910671 13561 2009-05-25T09:40:50-04:00 <blockquote><cite>volatile v said:</cite> you guys piss me off sometimes you need to send an invoice when your design is accepted so that they will pay you. you probably want to include in the notes of the invoice that you require payment within 30 days or else you have a good chance of being screwed and forgotten. once you get paid, you will send them the art file, which should be at least a 300 dpi .psd file with the colors separated. if you are incapable of separating colors, your next best bet is either a flat 300dpi .psd or a flat 300dpi .jpg file, because a printer will be able to separate colors with them. i haven't had to send a contract yet, so i'm not sure how those work.</blockquote> you're so helpful. why is everybody being such jerks in this thread? 32331 Post 2009-05-25T09:44:35-04:00 910701 7951 2009-05-25T09:44:35-04:00 if you use paypal it is best to send a request for money through thier site. it sends as an invoice and it gives you the option of including a written description of the terms and conditions of the sale, its also recorded so its safer, and theres also a handy "remind" button so if its been a while since the invoice was sent you can just hammer that button for attention 32331 Post 2009-05-25T09:46:16-04:00 910721 11020 2009-05-25T09:46:16-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Keith. said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>volatile v said:</cite> you guys piss me off sometimes you need to send an invoice when your design is accepted so that they will pay you. you probably want to include in the notes of the invoice that you require payment within 30 days or else you have a good chance of being screwed and forgotten. once you get paid, you will send them the art file, which should be at least a 300 dpi .psd file with the colors separated. if you are incapable of separating colors, your next best bet is either a flat 300dpi .psd or a flat 300dpi .jpg file, because a printer will be able to separate colors with them. i haven't had to send a contract yet, so i'm not sure how those work.</blockquote> you're so helpful. why is everybody being such jerks in this thread?</blockquote> Probably because most of the questions could either have been asked all at once or the answers found by using google. Or common sense. Believe me, I get insanely pissed off at some of the downright rude comments people write here in the name of being funny, but when someone asks "What's an invoice", there's a limit to your patience. PavelFisher, If you have questions, formulate them first in your own head or on paper then ask at once in a structured way. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T10:01:29-04:00 910811 71 2009-05-25T10:01:29-04:00 I was being sarcastic. haha, but yeah I totally see what you're saying. It's kind of pointless to go out of your way to give him this huge answer when he can't even type one word in google. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T10:09:17-04:00 910861 7951 2009-05-25T10:09:17-04:00 sarcasm fail on my part… ;) 32331 Post 2009-05-25T10:23:42-04:00 910911 71 2009-05-25T10:23:42-04:00 haha. I still haven't gotten used to the fact that its a lot harder to pick up on sarcasm on the internet than it is in person. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T10:28:53-04:00 910951 7951 2009-05-25T10:28:53-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Keith. said:</cite> haha. I still haven't gotten used to the fact that its a lot harder to pick up on sarcasm on the internet than it is in person.</blockquote> it helps using lots of vowels, like "you're soooooo helpful!" 32331 Post 2009-05-25T10:58:13-04:00 911241 3643 2009-05-25T10:58:13-04:00 i did my first design at 72 dpi and sent it to the printer as a flat jpg. i don't want anyone else to do the same. therefore, i offered my knowledge. granted, this dude could take a little bit of time out of his day and teach himself, and giving him dirt is fine, but don't give him wrong answers. because then when he sends his 72 dpi image to the printer and the printer is like "wtf?", he has to say "well the guys at emptees said this" and then you all look like a bunch of dumbfucks. pardon my courtesy. 32331 Post 2009-05-25T11:03:00-04:00 911381 3515 2009-05-25T11:03:00-04:00 I wasn't being sarcastic about you, you were helpful. I was being sarcastic saying everybody is being a jerk because I was one of the people giving wrong answers. haha 32331 Post 2009-05-25T11:04:29-04:00 911431 7951 2009-05-25T11:04:29-04:00 <blockquote><cite>ExaltedByMark. said:</cite> Name of your Company and Address Name of Their Company and Address Invoice Number (Use the date and Initials of their name) You can put in the hours it took you or how you calculate price of design w/grand total. put in your options of payment Pay Pal (if paying with Pay Pal add 3% fee), Check (Must wait for check to clear. $35.00 fee for all returned checks), CC, Debit etc.. Then just add your terms of use for your art. Note* If you were commissioned to do a piece and you have a due date remember to ask for full payment within 5 days of completion. If the amount of time is allotted put in their that you charge $20 dollars a day after the 5 days. It gets you paid faster and shows that you have professional initiative. Also mention that the 300 dpi High Res file will be sent once payment is sent and/or check clears. I know there is some abrasive details in there but trust me brother.. You will need to be aggressive sometimes and it will pay in the end to cover your ass. One Last Thing.. ABSOLUTELY NEVER SEND THE ART BEFORE GETTING PAID! If you have Microsoft Word, there is some pretty basic Invoice Templates in there. I can send you one if you'd like :)</blockquote> great summary. although, I always assumed when including paypal fees it was 2.9% rather than 3% :( 32331 Post 2009-05-25T11:59:55-04:00 912171 12224 2009-05-25T11:59:55-04:00 Thanks(: 32331 Post 2009-05-25T18:08:55-04:00 915991 12918 2009-05-25T18:08:55-04:00 Quick question... Is it normal for a client to request a W9 w/ the Invoice? 32331 Post 2009-06-05T22:18:53-04:00 1074421 1827 2009-06-05T22:18:53-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Keith. said:</cite> an invoice is a nude picture of your girlfriend.</blockquote> HAHAHAHAHAHAH!! 32331 Post 2009-06-05T23:22:37-04:00 1075081 17431 2009-06-05T23:22:37-04:00 <blockquote><cite>itcamefromthesky! said:</cite> Quick question... Is it normal for a client to request a W9 w/ the Invoice?</blockquote> Welcome to taxes my man. 32331 Post 2009-06-06T13:05:09-04:00 1079331 4557 2009-06-06T13:05:09-04:00 <blockquote><cite>JoshInvincible said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>itcamefromthesky! said:</cite> Quick question... Is it normal for a client to request a W9 w/ the Invoice?</blockquote> Welcome to taxes my man.</blockquote> Yeah.. it's glorious. 32331 Post 2009-06-06T15:12:04-04:00 1080301 1827 2009-06-06T15:12:04-04:00