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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about PODJST products, artwork files, samples, store workflows, production, fulfillment, shipping, pricing, and support.
Getting Started
Learn what PODJST does and how to start testing products.
What is PODJST?
PODJST helps creators, ecommerce sellers, Etsy shops, Shopify sellers, and small brands turn artwork or product ideas into custom products. Support can include product review, samples, production route planning, quality checks, packing, and direct-to-customer fulfillment for eligible products.
Who is PODJST for?
PODJST is built for sellers who want to test custom products without managing production by themselves. It can support creators, merch brands, online stores, marketplace sellers, event merch projects, and teams that need flexible product sourcing and fulfillment support.
Do I need inventory to start?
No. You can begin with samples, small tests, or order-by-order fulfillment for eligible products and supported routes. Bulk orders are also available when a design or product line is ready to scale.
How do I start a product test?
Send your product idea, artwork file, target product, estimated quantity, destination country, and any packaging notes. PODJST can review the details, suggest a production route where available, and help you decide whether to order a sample or small test run first.
Can I use PODJST before I have a store?
Yes. You can use PODJST to review product ideas, check sample options, estimate costs, and prepare artwork before your store is live. Store workflows can be added later when your product setup is ready.
Products & Design
Artwork, product range, design checks, and catalog options.
What products can I sell with PODJST?
PODJST supports custom apparel, phone cases, mugs, bags, gifts, home products, event merch, accessories, and more. Availability depends on the product type, material, print method, production route, and order requirements.
Can I order custom products that are not in the catalog?
Yes. If a product is not listed in the catalog, you can share a reference image, supplier link, or product requirements. PODJST can review sourcing, customization, sampling, packing, and fulfillment options where available.
What artwork files do you accept?
Common artwork formats include PNG, JPG, PDF, AI, PSD, SVG, and other production-ready files depending on the product and print method. High-resolution files with clear dimensions, transparent backgrounds where needed, and accurate color references help reduce production questions.
Can PODJST help check my artwork?
Yes. PODJST can review file size, resolution, print placement, safe area, color concerns, and product fit before sampling or production. Final checks depend on the product type and the artwork file you provide.
Can one design be used across multiple products?
Yes. One artwork concept can often be adapted across apparel, phone cases, mugs, bags, wall art, packaging inserts, and other custom products. Each product may still need its own print template, crop, placement, or file size.
Store Connections
Supported store workflows, CSV files, and order details.
Can I use PODJST with Shopify?
Yes. PODJST can support Shopify workflows for eligible products and order setups. The team can help review product mapping, artwork files, variants, shipping information, and fulfillment details before live order handling.
Can I use PODJST with Etsy?
Yes. Etsy sellers can work with PODJST through supported store workflows, CSV files, or manual order details depending on the setup. Product, artwork, customer shipping, and personalization details should be reviewed before orders are fulfilled.
Can I send CSV or manual orders?
Yes. CSV uploads and manual order details can be used for stores that are still testing products, handling special orders, or not ready for automated workflows. Required fields depend on the product and shipping route.
Do you support WooCommerce or other store workflows?
PODJST can support WooCommerce and other supported store workflows where available. The exact workflow depends on your sales channel, order volume, product mapping, artwork process, and fulfillment requirements.
What order information does PODJST need?
Most orders need product SKU or product details, variant details, artwork or personalization file, quantity, recipient name, shipping address, phone or email where required by the route, shipping method, and any packaging or packing notes.
Production & Fulfillment
How orders move from artwork to production, packing, and shipping.
How does PODJST fulfillment work?
PODJST reviews the product and artwork, confirms production details, coordinates printing or customization, checks quality where available, packs the order, and ships it to the customer using a supported route.
Where are products produced?
Production location depends on product type, material availability, print method, quantity, destination, and supported routes. PODJST can review route options before production starts.
Can I choose a production route?
Route options may be available depending on the product, destination, cost target, timing needs, and order volume. PODJST can help compare supported routes before you confirm production.
What does quality inspection include?
Quality inspection may include checking product type, obvious print issues, placement concerns, visible damage, packaging condition, quantity, and order matching. The exact inspection process depends on the product, production route, and service level.
Can PODJST handle bulk orders?
Yes. PODJST can support small tests, one-by-one fulfillment, sample runs, and bulk custom projects depending on product availability, production capacity, packaging requirements, and shipping needs.
Shipping & Delivery
Destinations, delivery windows, tracking, and direct shipping.
Where can PODJST ship orders?
PODJST can ship to many ecommerce destinations through supported routes, including major markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions where service is available. Route availability depends on the product, destination, carrier capacity, and customs requirements.
How long does shipping take?
Delivery time depends on product readiness, production route, shipping method, carrier capacity, customs, and destination. For supported routes, the United States, Germany, Spain, and Canada may have shorter delivery windows, while many other destinations commonly require a longer estimated window.
Do customers receive tracking information?
Tracking can be provided when the selected shipping route supports tracking. The tracking format, update speed, and carrier scan frequency depend on the destination and carrier service.
Can PODJST ship directly to my customers?
Yes. PODJST can support direct-to-customer shipping for eligible products and supported routes. Orders can be packed and shipped without the seller needing to receive the product first.
What affects delivery time?
Delivery time can be affected by artwork readiness, production queue, product type, order volume, quality checks, packing requirements, destination country, shipping method, carrier delays, customs review, and local delivery conditions.
Samples, Quality & Returns
Sample review, issue reporting, order changes, and returns handling.
Can I order samples before selling?
Yes. Samples help you check product quality, print placement, material, size, color, packaging, and customer presentation before adding the product to your store.
What should I check in a sample?
Check the print area, image sharpness, color, material feel, size, stitching or assembly where relevant, packaging, barcode or insert details, and whether the product matches the customer experience you want to offer.
What happens if an item is damaged or misprinted?
Contact PODJST support with the order number, product details, clear photos, packaging photos if relevant, and a short explanation. The team will review the issue based on the product, production record, shipping condition, and route requirements.
Can I change an order after it is submitted?
Changes may be possible before production or shipment begins, but they depend on order status, product type, artwork, and route timing. Contact support as soon as possible with the order details and requested change.
How are quality issues reviewed?
Quality issues are reviewed using the order record, production notes where available, photos, product requirements, and shipping condition. PODJST will help determine the next step based on the review outcome and the order situation.
Pricing, Billing & Taxes
Setup fees, product costs, margins, and tax limitations.
Does PODJST charge a setup fee?
No setup fee or monthly platform fee. Product, sample, packaging, shipping, and service costs may apply depending on the order.
Are there monthly platform fees?
No setup fee or monthly platform fee. Product, sample, packaging, shipping, and service costs may apply depending on the order.
What costs should I expect?
Common costs may include product cost, sample cost, printing or customization, packaging materials, special packing, shipping, quality inspection, storage where applicable, and service costs depending on your order requirements.
How do I estimate product margin?
Estimate margin by comparing your retail price with product cost, printing or customization, packaging, shipping, platform fees, payment fees, ad cost, returns allowance, and any service costs. PODJST can help review assumptions before you launch.
Do I need to handle taxes or VAT?
Tax and VAT rules depend on your business location, customer location, sales channel, and product type. PODJST does not provide tax advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional.
Contact Support
What to send when you need product, quote, or order support.
How do I contact PODJST?
Use the contact page to send your product idea, store link, artwork notes, order question, or support request. The team can review the details and help route your request to the right next step.
What should I include when asking for a quote?
Include product type, reference images or links, quantity, artwork file, target destination, packaging requirements, timing needs, and any store or marketplace requirements. This helps PODJST review product cost, customization, packing, and shipping.
What should I include when reporting an order issue?
Include the order number, product name, customer destination, issue description, clear photos or video, packaging photos if relevant, and any customer message. This helps support review the order accurately.
Can PODJST help me choose products?
Yes. You can share your niche, audience, artwork style, target price, sales channel, and launch timeline. PODJST can suggest product directions and sample options based on eligible products and supported routes.
Can PODJST review my product idea before I launch?
Yes. PODJST can review product fit, artwork needs, sample planning, packaging notes, fulfillment route options, and cost assumptions before you publish the product or start a test order.
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