> > Fascinating. How to handle the overhead of ordering
> supplies, maintaining inventory, etc.? That requires
> people.
> 
> In Zazzle's case, they do it for you--essentially, they
> print on demand and then drop-ship the item directly to the person who's ordered
> it.  You-the-designer set the price point, Zazzle takes a fixed cut in return for
> its services, and you get whatever's left over.  In other words, you
> effectively pay a bit more to get the thing printed in return for them handling the supply,
> shipping, inventory etc. hassles for you.

Ah-ha. Capiche.

Darrell