DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
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August 8th, 2011, 10:33 AM
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DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
We all think about this, "If I bought my DTG now, knowing what I know now, I would have done this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,".
Would you mind sharing what you would do differently now buying DTG vs. when you did buy, be it last month, 6 months, or a year or more ago?
Would you buy, or lease?
Would you buy the same model, or upgrade or downgrade based on what your business is doing now?
Would you change brands?
Would you have held out on the deal for more accessories, i.e; more plattens, more ink supply, pre treatment, different ink management, etc.? Reason I ask, is I'm negotiating now with a couple of vendors, and they're standing firm on their pricing, so I'm asking for extra accessories, the response is positive, we'll see how it goes.
Thanks for any input. I'm going to post this in both sections of the forum, as some may only read one part and not the other.
Thanks.
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August 9th, 2011, 09:47 AM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
I would have outsourced first and developed a customer base then purchased a used refurbished printer for cash.
I would have bought the same model and made sure it had the "closed ink system" that my printers currently have now. I would have saved a lot of money and would be able to upgrade much earlier.
Because losing money with a bottle system, learning the tricks of the trade, advertising and developing a customer base plus a lease payment is very difficult. Since, we were losing money because the printer barely worked and you never knew how long it was gonna take to get fixed (this is a brand new machine) payments and advertising was an added stress. Once our warranty was up we changed the ink system. Was able to purchase a second used one for cash installed the closed ink system. Now, we are selling because we are ready to upgrade.
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August 9th, 2011, 03:24 PM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
Thanks a lot. I'll use your advice.
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August 16th, 2011, 06:44 PM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
@nametags
I have a used DTG Kiosk 2 that has been modified for a closed ink system. please PM a price its been refurbished and ready to go. you can save thousands of dollars with this machine because its great and works
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August 17th, 2011, 10:06 AM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
personally, i wouldn't change a thing that i did. I bought a GT541 when it first came out and it ran with no issues for 5 years. The business for the dtg starting falling off about 2 years ago and the trend continued down which is why i sold it.
I recently sold it as my focus is now on screen printing.
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August 18th, 2011, 03:04 PM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
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personally, i wouldn't change a thing that i did. I bought a GT541 when it first came out and it ran with no issues for 5 years. The business for the dtg starting falling off about 2 years ago and the trend continued down which is why i sold it.
I recently sold it as my focus is now on screen printing.
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Why do you think the business for DTG began to fall off. It seems it is the thing to have, you can do 1or 2 shirts for a reasonable price,,,it seems to have good graphics abilities,,is it the maintainence, or consumable costs, or time to do a shirt compared to screening.
Just wondering.
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August 22nd, 2011, 12:42 AM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
competing with screen printer pricing has been a struggle especially if they already can get a deal of free setup/screen charges then its hard to beat their prices.
but I agree good graphics, a excellent handling of the proper mainteance and skills is vital
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August 30th, 2011, 03:26 PM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
Is it true, the big issue with screen printers is more hands on labor is involved, as to why they don't do smaller orders.
That's the advantage I see with DTG, and the new special paper systems. 1's and 2's.
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November 13th, 2011, 01:26 PM
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Re: DTG: if you bought again, what would you do different?
Very good points. In fact, those very issues you address has led us to go with DTG next year hopefully. We were going to go this year, but just can't.
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