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Crossroads vs Custom Ink: Which One Fits Your Order?

Short answer: Custom Ink is the better pick for very large orders, a huge catalog, free shipping to your door and 24 to 48 hour quick-ship styles. Crossroads fits Bergen County orders where you want free contactless pickup in Paramus, a local person to text, shirts plus signs and vinyl from one place, and every price shown from one piece up. Here is the side-by-side, with their policies quoted from their own site.

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Side by side

Custom Ink details below come from their own pages (linked under Sources), checked on November 4, 2026. Ours come from our live designer.

Custom InkCrossroads Custom Co.
WhereNational, onlineParamus-based, serving Bergen County and North Jersey, ships US-wide
MinimumsMany tees have no minimum; others have minimums of 6 or moreNo minimum on printed apparel; $12.00 small-batch fee under 6 pieces
ShippingFree standard shipping, about two weeksFree contactless pickup in Paramus, or shipping from $6.99 in NJ and the Northeast
Faster optionsRush delivery, plus quick-ship styles that ship in 24 to 48 hours at super rush pricingRush in 5 business days for +25%; no same-week option
Standard turnaroundAbout two weeks to your doorReady 7 to 10 business days after you pay
Print methodSeveral methods depending on the itemDTF full-color prints; embroidery made to order (10 to 15 business days)
CatalogVery large, including promotional productsFocused: tees, hoodies, crews, polos, hats, totes, team wear
Signs and vinylCheck their current catalogYard signs from $24.00, banners from $30.50, cut vinyl lettering from $15.50
HelpProduct experts by phone or chat, 7 days a weekText (201) 948-4433 and you reach the owners of the shop

When Custom Ink is the better choice

  • You need hundreds of shirts in one style, where large screen-print runs get very cheap per piece.
  • You need it at your door in a few days anywhere in the country, and a quick-ship style works.
  • You want a specific item we do not carry, like a promotional product or a niche garment.
  • You are not near Bergen County, so pickup does not help you.

If one of those is you, go with them. That is a good company and we would rather you get the right fit.

When Crossroads is the better choice

  • You are in or near Paramus and want to pick up free instead of waiting on a delivery.
  • Your order is in the 1 to 100 range: a team, a staff, a family trip, a club. Every price break from one piece up is on our price guide.
  • Your design is full color, a photo or a gradient. DTF prints the same price no matter how many colors are in the art.
  • You also need a banner, yard sign or vinyl lettering for the same team, event or business, and want one place to order it all.
  • You want to text a real local person about a deadline and get an honest yes or no.

How to compare for your own order

  1. Pick the same garment on both sites (for example a Gildan 5000 or Bella+Canvas 3001).
  2. Use the same quantity and the same print locations.
  3. Add what it costs to get it to you: their shipping is included, our pickup is free and shipping is shown at checkout.
  4. Check the date you need it against both turnarounds.

Our designer shows the exact total before you pay, and our guarantee covers a remake or refund if something arrives wrong.

Prices as of November 2026, from our online designers. Clothing is exempt from NJ sales tax; signs and vinyl are taxed at 6.625%.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Crossroads cheaper than Custom Ink?

It depends on the order, so price the same shirt and quantity on both sites. Our live price for a heavy cotton tee with a full-color front print is $23.50 for one, $19.50 each at 12 and $15.50 each at 48, with a $12.00 small-batch fee under 6 pieces and free pickup in Paramus. Custom Ink includes free standard shipping in its prices.

Does Custom Ink have a minimum order?

Custom Ink says many of its t-shirts have no minimum and others have small minimums of 6 or more. Crossroads has no minimum on printed apparel.

Which is faster?

Custom Ink's free standard shipping arrives in about two weeks, with rush and 24 to 48 hour quick-ship styles at extra cost. Our printed shirts are ready 7 to 10 business days after you pay, or 5 business days with rush (+25%), and you can pick up in Paramus the day they are ready.

Can I pick up a Custom Ink order locally?

Custom Ink ships orders to your door. Crossroads offers free contactless pickup in Paramus any day of the week, arranged by text, or ships anywhere in the US.

Questions

Questions? We are a text away.

Most orders are designed, priced and placed online, no meeting needed. For questions, bulk orders or anything the designers can't do, call, text or email and we'll help.

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