Yes, Crew, we have SAMPLES!!!
I stopped by our printer yesterday to play with the new equipment he purchased. It's awesome. Naturally, I forgot the camera

so you'll just have to read my description.
The shirts are made with a transfer material. It's like a light vinyl - but doesn't add much stiffness to the shirt. They ran a test shirt when they first got the machines - it's been washed about 10 times now (transfer on the outside), with no fading or damage. So, it seems to be sturdy stuff.
And a tote bag
Because there are no set ups - we can have an extended ordering window. I can send him shirts in bunches of 20 or so to work on as they come in. At this point - I'm thinking the ordering window will be the 1st of May through June 10. That way I can have the shirts in my hands by July 1 and have them mailed out by July 4. I want all this done by then as we'll be leaving for sabbatical about then and it needs to be finished.
I'm also thinking based on what everyone said - we'll charge at the 200 print level. I'm pretty comfortable that we'll have at least 200 pieces, but not certain we'll make 300. If we make 300 or 400 - I'll use the extra funds to host a party on board. (DH thinks it'll be too complicated to refund the extra $$.)
If I can get committment for 300 pieces by the time the ordering window opens - then I'll charge at that level.
OK, I think that's it!! Let me know if you have any questions. If someone can tell me where the next meet is - I'll ship the samples out for all to see.