My Custom-Made T-Shirt Fail

Beezer

Beezer

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So my buddy loves Jimi Hendrix so I designed this cool shirt for him at a Printing store. Only problem? They misspelled the word 'Experienced' and spelled it 'Expirenced'.

But then I was thinking, the shirt is from the 60's drug era, and maybe I should just keep the shirt with the misspelled word? The irony is not lost on me. lol!

What should I do? Take it back and get it redone, or just keep it the way it is? hendrix shirt.jpg
 

Take it back. It's a stupid mistake and they need to rectify it.

Once I had a t-shirt made for my dad. His whole family came from Sweden so I got him a shirt with a map of Sweden with "Sweden" underneath. The shirt came back with "Sweeden". I couldn't believe they didn't know how to spell Sweden, especially since I printed it out for them. I was going to send it back, but found out there's an obscure little unincorporated town in Kentucky named Sweeden, so I gave them a pass. But my dad never wore it because it was spelled wrong and thought it looked kind of dumb.
 
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Well, the woman at the Print Shop wasn't very experienced at spelling! I think I'll take it back and offer to pay half of the correct new t-shirt. That would be fair, I gather.
 

I have a few other issues with the shirt.

I'd like it in black...I'd like the square background taken out so the picture just fades into the shirt...and I'd like it properly spelled with 2 question marks instead of one.

Because I'd like these changes, I'll offer to pay half of a new shirt.
 
With so many changes I doubt they'd accept your offer to only pay half even if they did screw it up the first time. But...worth a try I guess.
 
I worked in this industry. First point is that should have given you what is called a proof to review to make sure you were happy with the design and that everything was spelled correctly. If you give your okay there is no going back. It is your responsibility if you approve the proof.

If this is their error, you did not see and approve a proof, they should correct the issue at hand and provide a corrected product. No changes other than the needed correction which they should have you approve and sign to go to production.

If you want to make additional changes, they might agree to work with you on the cost. Often it will depend on the amount of business you have with them. If this is a one and done deal they are not likely to absorb the loss in anyway.
 
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I worked in this industry. First point is that should have given you what is called a proof to review to make sure you were happy with the design and that everything was spelled correctly. If you give your okay there is no going back. It is your responsibility if you approve the proof.

If this is their error, you did not see and approve a proof, they should correct the issue at hand and provide a corrected product. No changes other than the needed correction which they should have you approve and sign to go to production.

If you want to make additional changes, they might agree to work with you on the cost. Often it will depend on the amount of business you have with them. If this is a one and done deal they are not likely to absorb the loss in anyway.
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Excellent point!

Back when I had my dad's shirt made (which was a long time ago), I don't recall being given a proof. I'm sure I would have caught Sweden being mis-spelled. I'm not sure I was working with a reputable company. Probably just someone working out of their garage! :rolleyes: I truly don't remember the circumstances.
 
Beezer said:
So my buddy loves Jimi Hendrix so I designed this cool shirt for him at a Printing store. Only problem? They misspelled the word 'Experienced' and spelled it 'Expirenced'.

But then I was thinking, the shirt is from the 60's drug era, and maybe I should just keep the shirt with the misspelled word? The irony is not lost on me. lol!

What should I do? Take it back and get it redone, or just keep it the way it is? View attachment 291444
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The question is would your buddy appreciate the layers of ironic and grim humor?

We're all hurtling toward our own expiration dates (tho some of us doing everything we can to postpone it), but genius Hendrix a founding member of the 27 club.
 
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What should I do? Take it back and get it redone, or just keep it the way it is?
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I'd definitely take it back if it was their mistake... if it was yours and that's how you gave it to them, your friend may get a kick out of it. If it *was* your error in the paperwork, they should have asked you if that's the way you wanted it to be, I think. Love the shirt, by the way!
 
Beezer said:
So my buddy loves Jimi Hendrix so I designed this cool shirt for him at a Printing store. Only problem? They misspelled the word 'Experienced' and spelled it 'Expirenced'.

But then I was thinking, the shirt is from the 60's drug era, and maybe I should just keep the shirt with the misspelled word? The irony is not lost on me. lol!

What should I do? Take it back and get it redone, or just keep it the way it is? View attachment 291444
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Love the t-shirt! I'd wear it :)
Just wondering why you didn't point out the misprint as soon as you saw it?
 
Beezer said:
So my buddy loves Jimi Hendrix so I designed this cool shirt for him at a Printing store. Only problem? They misspelled the word 'Experienced' and spelled it 'Expirenced'.

But then I was thinking, the shirt is from the 60's drug era, and maybe I should just keep the shirt with the misspelled word? The irony is not lost on me. lol!

What should I do? Take it back and get it redone, or just keep it the way it is? View attachment 291444
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I like it the way it is.
 
I've decided I'm going to keep the error-ridden shirt and order a new one with modifications.

I'll post it on this thread when it's properly done.
 
I'm going for this look with psychedelic print at the bottom instead of strictly bold writing.

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