Same Day Pickup Problem: Need Your Help Figuring This Out

Houston DTF customers from TikTok are asking for same-day pickup, but I'm struggling to figure out the logistics without hurting our bottom line. Should we set order minimums? What pickup windows make sense?

In this vlog, I'm breaking down a real business challenge we're facing at AMS Transfers. More and more customers from TikTok are emailing asking if they can place DTF transfer orders and pick them up the same day here in Houston. Right now, we offer next-day pickup from 10-6 PM, but same-day service creates some serious logistical questions.

The main issues I'm wrestling with: Should we set a minimum order amount for same-day pickup since many current pickup orders are only $8-12? How do we avoid prioritizing small same-day orders over larger shipping orders already in production? What pickup window would actually work if we had a 3 PM cutoff?

I'm also considering upgrading our pickup box system to something more like Amazon lockers where customers can grab their DTF transfers anytime with their order number. The shipping cost savings could make this worthwhile - we'd save that $12-15 we normally pay UPS or FedEx on pickup orders.

If you run a DTF business or print shop and offer pickup services, I'd love to hear how you handle same-day requests. Drop your thoughts in the comments about order minimums, pickup windows, or any systems that work for your business.

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4. YouTube Chapters
0:00 The Same Day Pickup Problem
1:15 TikTok Customers Want Faster Service
2:30 Current Pickup Process vs Same Day
3:45 Should We Set Order Minimums?
5:20 The $8 Order vs $100 Order Dilemma
7:10 Pickup Window Timing Challenges


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