Comparing products across the PODs

If, like me, you use a variety of print-on-demand services to create merchandise for sale, you've found there are so many details to compare when choosing one POD or another for each product type. Which one has the best price, for a certain quantity, shipped within a specified timeframe?  Not to mention comparing quality and features. 

To keep all the details straight, I've created spreadsheets that compare products on each of the major PODs.  In these spreadsheets I capture product details (such as sizes and colors), my cost for the product, and my cost to have the product shipped directly to my customer (drop-shipped) for various shipping times (economy, standard, express, etc.).  I've pulled all this together, added and divided, and voila - I've found the "sweet spot" for each product/shipping scenario.  If I decide to design a mousepad, a quick glance at my POD Comparison spreadsheets tells me which POD provider to use! 

Here's where you come in.  I am happy to share my spreadsheets with fellow MODsters, because I'd like your input and feedback.  If you use CafePress, Zazzle, Printfection, Spreadshirt, VistaPrint, Greeting Card Universe, or other print-on-demand suppliers to create merchandise for your online retail site, send me an e-mail (jand@theMODlady.com) and I will reply with a POD Comparison spreadsheet for your perusal.  Review it, keep it, use it, or share it!