Little City Signs
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The sign estimating software? If so whats your expierence with it?
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Does anybody use EstiMate?
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copperheadsigns
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I do..I like it. Have heard several people here say they do not.
It has worked very well for me. Very quick to use. Easy to learn. Very configurable. I would buy it again.
It has worked very well for me. Very quick to use. Easy to learn. Very configurable. I would buy it again.
Replicator
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I use it and like it !
njsigns
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Davidson Signs
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I had it and I liked it. Very simple to learn and use. It takes a little time to set everything up but once it's done....it's done.
signguy27
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i have a extra copy of it if you want to buy it, i just looked at SW and there selling it for 399. ill sell it for 200 bucks. it is a legit disk, i got one when i bought my cutter, and then i got one when i got my printer cutter combo, so i have a extra disk... let me know if you want it.. thanks.
gators2001
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I Have It And Like It
LightHouse
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Does anyone have the digital printing plug in and find it useful? i was thinking about getting that when i get my printer here shortly but i beleive its $70 and if its not worthwhile i dont want to waste the money away.
resqfiremedic
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I am on my trial right now and got it to also help with digital pricing. I like it so far! It just takes some time to get it all set up and I guess most people dont care for the sliders that you use to adjust price for market value and difficulty. It is reasonable when you look around at other packages. You can get the plugins you need. I know they are getting ready to go up when the new version comes out which is supposed to be a major upgrade but you get it free if you get onboard now.
Also on an extra note, I have run into problems with the bundled Estimate because they say its not sellable and WILL NOT support it or let you upgrade.
Also on an extra note, I have run into problems with the bundled Estimate because they say its not sellable and WILL NOT support it or let you upgrade.
Well I can't let this thread go too far w/o sticking my big toe in there. As an alternative, please check out GraphixCALC Pro. Link at the footer too.
Air Art Girl
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use some parts of estimate but not to it's full potential. Really like what I use
OneUpTenn
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My thoughts on Estimate are......by the time you figure out all the adjustments you need to make concerning work flow and market in your area...you've pretty much figured out your price. I didn't like it too much. Who knows I may end up using it in the future but I doubt it.
Cyrious Software
Why don't you take a look at us too and compare. We too work exclusive with Sign & Graphics companies helping them with all aspects of sign management. Not just estimating!
www.cyrious.com/solutions
Why don't you take a look at us too and compare. We too work exclusive with Sign & Graphics companies helping them with all aspects of sign management. Not just estimating!
www.cyrious.com/solutions
Techman
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i had a demo of Estimate.. While using it I noticed that very few customers debated the prices. They accepted the prices much easier than if I winged it out of the air.
However, The biggest problem was using the sliders. If the customer got a glimpse of those sliders moving and the prices changing they flipped out. So had to be careful when making the quote. Don't let them see you moving anything. Let them see the final via a printout..
However, The biggest problem was using the sliders. If the customer got a glimpse of those sliders moving and the prices changing they flipped out. So had to be careful when making the quote. Don't let them see you moving anything. Let them see the final via a printout..
ChristianSlager
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EstiMate is one of the best investments you can make for your business, IMHO.
We have been using it for 5 years now, and it is the backbone of our company. Of course, we use every feature available, and use it for complete order tracking. I am an alpha/beta tester, and I have to say 2.0 is going to rock! As far as the sliders go, they are still in 2.0, but due to the addition of upcharges (check out the website for full details) you no longer really have to use them, unless you like to. We do use them quite often actually, to compensate for work load, artwork complexity etc. You can definitely tell that this software was designed BY A SIGN PERSON... it takes into account factors that are every day things that matter. The competitor's offerings I found lacking, and their prices are 3x that of EstiMate. Wait 'til March 15, then get the demo, you wont go back to pulling prices out of your behind.
We have been using it for 5 years now, and it is the backbone of our company. Of course, we use every feature available, and use it for complete order tracking. I am an alpha/beta tester, and I have to say 2.0 is going to rock! As far as the sliders go, they are still in 2.0, but due to the addition of upcharges (check out the website for full details) you no longer really have to use them, unless you like to. We do use them quite often actually, to compensate for work load, artwork complexity etc. You can definitely tell that this software was designed BY A SIGN PERSON... it takes into account factors that are every day things that matter. The competitor's offerings I found lacking, and their prices are 3x that of EstiMate. Wait 'til March 15, then get the demo, you wont go back to pulling prices out of your behind.