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Recent content by Lucky Sky

  1. Grimco Buys GSG

    As a Grimco customer and former GSG customer, I believe that buying GSG was the right move. After years of moderate to poor service from my local GSG warehouse, we have switched almost exclusively to Grimco and have experienced great customer service and sales support from Grimco. I'm sure other...
  2. Versaworks 4.8 printing "white" when I don't have white ink

    It could also be that the white in your palette isn't white. Been there, done that. :/
  3. Issues Cutting Foam Core

    We also hate traditional paper-faced foam core. It's worth the cost (and we upsale to the customer) for the plastic face foam core. The only downside (besides the cost) is when you drop in on a corner and it breaks the corner.
  4. No Pantone But Client Wants "Color Match" - what does your shop do?

    We use a NIX spectrometer. (very portable so I can take it to the sign) we print about a dozen color swatches variations and ask the customer to select. We also, don't promise an exact match. Most are ok with that event the college brand specs folks.
  5. Need Help Looking For A Wholesaler For Print & Contour Cut/Kiss Cut Vinyl

    We can assist with these projects. We're running 2 Roland xr640s and prints can be available for pick up in San Marcos, TX or we can ship. Email with the specs and the graphics and we'll shoot you back a quote. Jeannene info@luckyskygraphics.com
  6. UPS Strike

    After getting to know my driver over the last few years for many, it's really not about increasing their pay. My guy drives 14-16 hour days while 1/3 of the fleet sit idle...at least through our distribution hub. Why pay a long-term high-end guy overtime when you can put someone in a second...
  7. Our most valued employee has passed.

    So sorry for your loss. I had a Boston Terrier that was with me daily in the shop until she died. Hang in there it's hard. I end up having a heart attack (broken heart) after she died. We have other dogs now, but none like her.
  8. Rant Customer wants to see $1M proof of insurance for $48 banner

    I received an email yesterday from a customer who needs proof of $1 million liability insurance before they will pay for a $48 banner that was ordered in May. ...REALLY? I'm not installing it and I know they price shopped me with some online options. My other option is to sign a waiver, which I...
  9. Switching from Adobe Photoshop to Corel Photo Paint?

    Forgive me if someone has already suggested this, but you might want to look at PhotoPaint Pro. It has more features than the standard PhotoPaint that comes with the CorelDraw package. We mostly use CorelDraw for layout and design and only PP to do more extensive editing of rastered files. There...
  10. Dont know about you, but my buisiness just stopped

    We're in the same boat, not as high a sales expectation for the year, but hard anyway. I estimate that in a matter of 3 days we lost 30K is revenue that would have invoiced by June 1. Laying off 1/2 my staff for now and may need to step back to a 1 person shop until this turns around. My adult...
  11. Gold Metallic Printing Help

    Find someone in your area with a Roland printer set up for metallic ink. It has a really soft metallic quality. Worth a shot. To find someone reach out to the nearest distributor. If they don't know ask to talk to one of the technicians.
  12. WalMart Install 10x8 mural for $240 fair?

    I personally would pass. I've had the California calls here in Texas, along with a lot of credit card scams. I'd skip this one, 20' up? are they providing a scissor lift?
  13. Help with overs pray issue Roland Soljet Pro III XC-540

    Have you checked the wipers and felt wiper?
  14. Rant Grimco has gone down hill fast for us

    ...and they have no inventory. Why leave descriptions of items in the online catalog if you don't have it, and I can't wait for you to order it from your vendor. I heard they are laying off staff, they simply aren't making money so they are trying to scale back. I've stopped buying from them, I...
  15. Another nifty thing for keeping T-posts taught with banners

    I'm confused, "T-Posts" are fence posts. At least the ones we use are. We get them from a Farm and Ranch supply in bulk for about $10 each. What are you calling fence posts?
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