About Us

$2.95 Guys was founded on a simple idea: great t-shirt printing shouldn't cost a fortune.

That philosophy has carried us since 1987, and a growing list of repeat customers is proof it works. From a state-of-the-art shop in the San Diego area, the 295 Guys handle everything in house — design, screen printing, and our custom shirt-compression machinery all under one roof. That's how we keep both the quality high and the prices fair, on the same order.

Meet Dr. Smooth

Lance Gatling Beesley — better known around here as “Dr. Smooth” — is our CEO and President, and he's been at it since day one.

“I'm as passionate today as I was in 1987, when it all started in my tiny apartment a few blocks from the Pacific. Whether you choose us for our design strength, our quality screen printing, the machine that compresses shirts, or just our easy-going attitude — every time you call, thanks for your trust and loyalty. We treat you like family.”

That's not a slogan painted on the wall. It's how the shop actually runs.

The Crew That Makes It Happen

Walk through our doors and you'll meet people who have been here a long time. Many of our printers and artists have 15, 20, even 25 years on the job. In an industry known for turnover, that kind of tenure is rare — and you can see it in the work. Experienced hands catch the small details that make a print survive wash after wash instead of cracking and peeling.

What You Get Working With Us

Here's the part most shops won't do: we print and ship samples to your door before we run your full order, so you know exactly what you're getting. Pair that with decades of screen printing know-how, in-house art, and packaging options like our signature compressed t-shirts, and you've got a partner who actually cares whether your shirts turn out right.

Questions about turnaround, minimums, or how ordering works? Our FAQ page covers the details, and we serve customers across our San Diego service areas.