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  1. Anybody else see the Starlink parade tonight?

    I actually have Starlink satellite internet service. I'm located on an island in the Caribbean and have lived here for 20 years. Up until Starlink, we had the worst, most expensive internet in America. I was paying $299/month for what amounted to about 15 down on average, with frequent outages...
  2. Outsource Graphic Design

    Lol...My wife and I are both very busy graphic designers too! But, moreover, we're a print, promo, sign and apparel distributor so design is just one input to the overall business. If I can get it done cheaper and faster than we can do it in-house, that's what drives the decision. I've also...
  3. Outsource Graphic Design

    I use a company in India for graphic design from time to time. Its so inexpensive, its almost free.
  4. Removing Adhesive Residue from Aluminum

    We often put new vinyl on old aluminum flat panel signs. We strip off the old vinyl and try to remove as much residue as possible. But, on a large aluminum sign, it can take hours to remove. What do you guys use to get rid of the old adhesive from signs like this?
  5. Need Help Pricing Help

    When I added signs and banners to my commercial printing product line, I just did some stealth surveys of local competitors and checked online sources including shipping. Later, when I had the ability to properly cost my large format products, I was amazed at the astronomical profit margins. Now...
  6. When "your" customers get signage elsewhere

    I'll give a different spin on this "my customer" discussion. I live on a small island in the Caribbean. There's only a couple of printers, a couple of sign makers and a couple of t-shirt guys. When we had our 10,000 sf shop (just closed it after 50 years in the same location), my company did all...
  7. How long to you warranty wraps?

    I never warranty any vinyl products under any circumstances!
  8. STS inks

    I have used STS inks exclusively for the past four years in my Mimaki. No complaints at all. Good ink and customer service. I've bought chips from them too for expired inks.
  9. Is an HP Latex Printer "Safe" in a Small, Unventilated Office Space?

    I love your little set up! We just closed our 10,000 sf facility after 50 years and moved into our 1500 sf apartment below our house. Its a similar set up and super efficient. However, the Mimaki eco-solvent really needs to be vented outside. It gives me a huge headache from the fumes. What kind...
  10. 10 year guarantee clear laminate?

    Honestly, I wouldn't want to use a laminate that lasted 10 years. Half my sign business is replacing signs that have faded and/or deteriorated. We get maybe 5 years max out of an aluminum sign down here, half that if its facing the sun. Customers never complain and rarely even inquire about...
  11. General Formulations GF830 ANY GOOD? (with drift, cast wrap vinyl)

    I've used GF vinyl for years with no issues.
  12. Howdy, why am i a new member

    I had always wondered how to do that!
  13. MOVING TIME!

    I just moved my Mimaki JV33-160 from the 10,000 sf space we've occupied for 50 years to my new 1,500 sf shop in my home. I wrapped the unit in shrink wrap and rolled it out the door onto the truck's extra large hydraulic liftgate then strapped it securely to the inside of the truck with those...
  14. Rapidtac

    I've used RapidTac for years...great product!
  15. Discussion Are Facebook ads really worth for running Sign company Ads?

    Facebook is only effective for top of mind awareness. You're not going to sell much but people might remember your name when they need something. I wouldn't pay for Facebook ads but I do post on various pages from time to time.
  16. Need to update to Windows 10 - can I still run Signlab 8?

    I don't use Signlab so I can't answer to that program specifically, but, I do have a multitude of computers from XP through to Win 11 in my shop. Some workstations just run one specific machine or program.
  17. Question In office inkjet?

    I recently bought a used Konica Minolta Bizhub C458 with less than 100,000 impressions from a dealer for $2500 including the finisher. The world is awash in cheap used printer/copiers. I'll max this one out in a year or two and replace it with another. They're super easy to maintain and all...
  18. Anyone printing Note Cards? What printer are you using?

    I have used Navitor for many years but we have a huge commercial print reselling business and sell thousands of Note Cards every year.
  19. Suggestions Cutting mat

    I have used the 4 x 8 self healing mat from Sign Warehouse. They don't last forever but are fairly inexpensive.
  20. Need Help Thriving Business For Sale

    We recently tried to sell our very successful and profitable commercial printing and sign company. But, we found that there was very little interest. In the end, we decided to close the production facility and outsource everything becoming a home based online business. Sure we could have...
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