{"id":1231,"date":"2020-07-08T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2020-09-17T15:58:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T15:58:12","slug":"contrado-vs-zazzle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/contrado-vs-zazzle\/","title":{"rendered":"Contrado vs Zazzle: How to Know When It\u2019s Time for an Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Picture this: you\u2019re an artist. An expert at your craft. You\u2019ve put hours into improving your skills. You discover print-on-demand companies and realize you can make a profit off your passion. You start your research, but you\u2019re not sure where to land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zazzle is a common choice for designers who are just starting out. The platform also attracts non-designers with their ready-made templates, icons and filters. But what if you\u2019ve already got the vision and you\u2019re ready to start now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we compare Zazzle and Contrado to find out when it\u2019s time to upgrade your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is Zazzle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/049eMkWRNsvlbHRurkSUHck-1.fit_scale.size_1028x578.v_1588104965-1024x512.png\" alt=\"zazzle\" class=\"wp-image-1265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/049eMkWRNsvlbHRurkSUHck-1.fit_scale.size_1028x578.v_1588104965-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/049eMkWRNsvlbHRurkSUHck-1.fit_scale.size_1028x578.v_1588104965-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/049eMkWRNsvlbHRurkSUHck-1.fit_scale.size_1028x578.v_1588104965-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/049eMkWRNsvlbHRurkSUHck-1.fit_scale.size_1028x578.v_1588104965.png 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Zazzle is a print-on-demand (POD) company where designers can sign up, design on a range of different products and sell them in their Zazzle store. The moment you land on Zazzle\u2019s homepage, you\u2019ll see three tabs: Create, Marketplace and LIVE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create allows you to explore Zazzle\u2019s range of customizable products. You\u2019ll find an emphasis on their free icons, shapes, backgrounds, and design templates, as well as the ability to collaborate with friends during the design process. Head to the Zazzle Marketplace to find products created by Zazzle designers. Zazzle LIVE is a paid service that offers \u2018design on demand\u2019 if you\u2019re looking for a professional designer to turn your images and ideas into a graphic or design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zazzle offers some unique products like paper plates, multiple styles of t-shirt, and cards for any occasion. So what is the actual design process like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Designing on Zazzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_730804525-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"designing \" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_730804525-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_730804525-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_730804525-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_730804525.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you design with Zazzle, you create \u2018content\u2019 for their product. This means that when a customer is browsing their marketplace, they may choose your \u2018content\u2019 to be printed on Zazzle\u2019s product. They can also choose to print your \u2018content\u2019 on a range of other products as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to design clothes on Zazzle, you can choose from various styles of shirts, hoodies, leggings, socks, and shoes. All shirts and hoodies allot you a generous rectangle of space in the center of the garment. Other products, like paper or single-layer fabric goods, can be print all-over on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head into Zazzle\u2019s design interface to find numerous icons, shapes, and text for your custom design. You can also upload images and add fun filters to them! In the bottom righthand corner, you\u2019ll see a preview of your final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Making Money on Zazzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into the profit model on Zazzle. Zazzle has royalty rates from 5% to 99% for their products. This is best explained in an example, like leggings, which sell for $59.95.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"361\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggings-5.jpg\" alt=\"royalties 1\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggings-5.jpg 361w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggings-5-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you select a 5% royalty rate, your leggings sell for $59.95 and you make an $3.00 profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"358\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggings-12.jpg\" alt=\"royalties\" class=\"wp-image-1243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggings-12.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggings-12-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the recommended royalty rate of 12%, and your leggings sell for $64.75 and you make a $7.77 profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"359\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggins-99.jpg\" alt=\"royalties\" class=\"wp-image-1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggins-99.jpg 359w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/royalty-leggins-99-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you select a 99% royalty rate, your leggings sell for $5,696.00 and you make a $5,357.09 profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this may change at times due to these reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe final earned royalty will be based on the purchase price which may differ due to <strong>discounts<\/strong>, <strong>referral fees<\/strong> and <strong>product options<\/strong> chosen by the customer at the time of the purchase.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the example above is approximate, assuming the product hasn\u2019t been discounted or changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Becoming a Zazzle Designer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_297050015-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"zazzle designer\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_297050015-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_297050015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_297050015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_297050015.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can sign up to be a Zazzle Designer and post a product for sale in minutes. Once you start selling, your products are integrated with thousands of others in Zazzle\u2019s marketplace boasting various designs. The Zazzle Marketplace offers a retail experience with an affinity for logo tees, wedding invitations, and stationery for special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zazzle stores have a social media format where you can gain followers and chat in forums. They also include a \u2018zRank\u2019 \u2013 an optimization score for your Zazzle store. The purpose of zRank is \u2018providing you with more transparency into ways you can improve and grow your earnings.\u2019 There are 3 major elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. Your store<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This element focuses on how well your store presents. There\u2019s a list of completions needed for your store to be fully finished and optimized. Additionally, you must organize your store and its products to highlight your best sellers, your brand and yourself as a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. Promoting and sales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This element is all about getting the word out and how that factors into sales. Is your store linked to your social media and blog? How many eyes are on your products? How many end up in a check out? More sales equal a higher zRank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>3. Quality (over quantity)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This element reviews the content of your store: products, content, customization and reviews. Zazzle ranks your design quality, writing, store appearance and customer feedback for this section of the zRank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1186438096-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"quality\" class=\"wp-image-1352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1186438096-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1186438096-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1186438096-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1186438096.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The zRank algorithm considers all of these elements to tell you how optimized your Zazzle store is for the Zazzle platform. The zRank is not, however, factored into search results and does not indicate your revenue. But the higher your zRank is, the more likely your product is to appear to a customer, according to the Zazzle website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Alternatives to Zazzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That all sounds well and good, but what else is out there? Is Zazzle the only option for graphic designers, fine artists and creatives? Maybe not. Enter: Contrado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is Contrado?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-banner-510732-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"contrado\" class=\"wp-image-1258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-banner-510732-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-banner-510732-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-banner-510732-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-banner-510732-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-banner-510732-2048x1161.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrado is so much more than another print-on-demand company. We\u2019re an online marketplace and community of fashion designers, digital artists, painters, illustrators and more. We offer a high-quality range of 450+ products that you can design every inch of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can design on our full range of clothing, homeware, stationery, fabric, leather, and more. Got a penchant for classics? We\u2019ve got all-over print, cut and sew t-shirts, phone cases, pillows, canvases, scarves and cozy blankets. Looking for something more out of the ordinary? Then try designing our high waisted leggings, kimonos, floor lamps, leather tote bags, bomber jackets and decorative chairs. And that\u2019s just the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to sustainable printing practices and ethical labor. We make everything to order, by hand, in one facility. Our studio has no ready-made products, just blank rolls of fabric, state-of the-art technology, and people who love what they do. Not only is this quicker and cost-effective, but it\u2019s better for the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s jump into the design process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Designing at Contrado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1471851038-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"designing at contrado\" class=\"wp-image-1355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1471851038-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1471851038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1471851038-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1471851038.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For every one of our 450 products, you have complete design control down to the details. You can print all over most of our items and choose the thread color, material, finish, and way more. Even add your own branded label. Start designing and see for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter our design interface, you\u2019ll see a clear, cohesive layout that brings your vision to life with ease. There\u2019s a bleed area for every product to ensure the best possible print. Additionally, tools like autofit, size, rotation, colors and repeat pattern let your imagination run wild. Whether you\u2019ve got the vision or want to experiment, Contrado makes it possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, we didn\u2019t forget about your customers! All of our clothes come in XS \u2013 2XL, with some ranging from XXS \u2013 7XL to suit every body type. You can even let your customers choose their product options if you\u2019d like. It\u2019s completely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you expect when you start selling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Selling with Contrado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1570173055-1024x525.jpg\" alt=\"selling with contrado\" class=\"wp-image-1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1570173055-1024x525.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1570173055-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1570173055-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1570173055.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re glad you asked. You have three different options for selling with Contrado:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. Open a Contrado store<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting your own Contrado store is quick and easy. &nbsp;Once you join our curated marketplace, you\u2019ll get an online storefront that can be completely customized by you. Design the banner, profile picture, biography, and even sort your products in collections or by type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. Buy wholesale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to buy and sell in bulk, we\u2019ve got great wholesale discounts. Our wholesalers benefit from a tiered system where the more you buy, the higher the discount. Find more details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/faq\/148\">Wholesale Guide<\/a> and sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/wholesale\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>3. Drop-shipping with Shopify<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning to sell with Shopify? Download the Contrado app and add products to your store in the blink of an eye. Start dropshipping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/drop-shipping\">here<\/a> and watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=btymX1J4yII\">tutorial<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Making Money with Contrado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1518184076-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"making money with contrado\" class=\"wp-image-1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1518184076-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1518184076-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1518184076-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1518184076.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, joining Contrado has its perks, but do you actually make any money? The short version is yes. The long version explains how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, let\u2019s say you open a Contrado store and post your leggings for sale. Contrado Creatives make anywhere from <strong>20-60% of the product\u2019s base price<\/strong>. Our sliding scale automatically calculates your product\u2019s retail price and your profit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-48.jpg\" alt=\"price\" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-48.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-48-300x136.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep your leggings at their base price of <strong>$48.00<\/strong>, you will make an estimated <strong>$9.60 in profit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-59.jpg\" alt=\"price\" class=\"wp-image-1246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-59.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-59-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark up your leggings to <strong>$59.95<\/strong>, the base price of Zazzle leggings, and you will make an estimated <strong>$19.16 in profit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"552\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-144.jpg\" alt=\"price\" class=\"wp-image-1247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-144.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/contrado-profit-144-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you mark up your leggings to the maximum amount of <strong>$144.00<\/strong>, you will make an estimated <strong>$86.40<\/strong> in profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the $59.95 example, you make <strong>40% of the product\u2019s base price<\/strong> resulting in <strong>$19.16<\/strong> in your pocket. How cool is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How does Contrado pay you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1167081730-1024x930.jpg\" alt=\"payment\" class=\"wp-image-1359\" width=\"580\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1167081730-1024x930.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1167081730-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1167081730-768x698.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1167081730.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a Contrado store, you get paid via PayPal. After your product successfully delivers to your customer, you get paid within 2 weeks. Essentially, your customer gets their new favorite item and your cash is on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have no pay cycles, thresholds, or hidden fees. Combine that with our average 2-day turnaround and quick international delivery, and you\u2019ll have cash in your pocket in no time. No waiting, no BS, just simple, straightforward selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a dropshipper, your customer pays you directly, and then you pay us to fulfill the order. Dropshippers and wholesalers benefit from wholesale discounts, so even if you sell products at their base price, you\u2019ll still make 20-40% of the retail price. Find all the details in our simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/faq\/226\">Dropshipping Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>So what\u2019s the conclusion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, both Zazzle and Contrado are fantastic print-on-demand companies with bustling marketplaces. If you\u2019re a designer who\u2019s ready to take their business to the next level, Contrado is definitely the place for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why wait? 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