Where do people print personalized items sold on Etsy & Ebay?

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answer:They probably have their own printing equipment if they’re doing it as a business. I used to have a boyfriend who owned a small print shop (also called a “Service Bureau”) and while his main income/primary customers were glossy color prints for University posters, and medical presentations (his connections were with a University) he also did small custom print jobs (invitations, custom screen printing) for artists/designers selling personalized items, too. Google “Service Bureaus” to find info.

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