A Baltimore quote is built from five lines: crew, press time, garments, setup and teardown, and travel. Travel is the one line that doesn't grow with the guest list, since the gear ships freight from Fullerton (2,302 miles away in a straight line) and the crew flies in a day early. That's why bigger Baltimore events come out cheaper per shirt.
What your quote includes
| Included | What it means |
|---|---|
| Crew | Printers and a lead who run the station, keep the line moving, and handle load-in with the venue. |
| Equipment | Presses, dryers, heat presses, ink and tables, shipped freight from Fullerton and built on site. |
| Garments | Blanks in a full XS–4XL run, sized to your headcount so nobody in line gets turned away. |
| Setup & teardown | Load-in, build, test and strike, timed around your run-of-show and the venue's dock schedule. |
| Every print | Each piece made during the event. No per-shirt charge added at the end. |
What moves the number
- Headcount: more guests means more press time, more blanks, and sometimes a second station.
- Hours: a two-hour reception and a three-day Convention Center show are very different quotes.
- Garments: a basic tee and a premium hoodie are far apart in blank cost.
- Stations: a hat bar or embroidery next to the press adds crew and gear.
- Travel: freight, flights and lodging for a Baltimore job, on the same quote as everything else.
Most Baltimore programs land between $5K and $15K all-in, with staffed events starting near $5,000.
Every line is itemized, so you can see what each piece costs and move any of them. If the total needs to come down, garments and run hours are the two biggest levers. A shorter window at the Convention Center or a simpler blank changes the total far more than trimming the guest list. Send your date and headcount and we'll price the Baltimore room you actually have.