Sporty-Tex Should we give it a go?

GraphicDisorder · March 27th, 2012, 08:40 PM

On your mind seems made up to me. You are defensive.... Like your defending the choice. If that is what you want to do by all means go for it. And exactly what good info will you get from the Miami guy.... He is using them free as a favor for Barnes... You really think he's gonna be straight up? LOL. Have you seen the Playtex video with him. It looked like he was reading a script.

Seriously close your eyes if you like but don't be ****** off when you walk into a wall....

eetherman · March 27th, 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cnasherman

So, if you're averaging 5-7k shirts over 10 working days, you should be killing it. One half decent print job should more than pay for the cost of just about any press you could possibly want!

If you deal with Bobert, you can't say you weren't warned!
Why even risk it...there are other options out there!
There was a time I actually rooted for him, but I truely believe he has some
major issues and wouldn't trust him with my livelyhood.
There's a reason why so many people have problems with him...you think everyone is lying and there's this conspiracy against him???
Just look at the way he acts, is that someone you would trust with your hard earned $?
Good luck, be smart.

What do you consider killing it? Overhead is a B I T C H, payroll, Nov, Dec, Jan. Yes there is good money to be made but id rather keep it in my pocket than fork it on a $700 a month payment. That's just me im sure others feel differently. We are an 80% contract shop pricing is fair not the lowest not the highest. $.60 on lights over a 1000. Sometimes I can get screens most of the time not. Keep in mind I have 2 kids both in diapers and a house, I remember the days where it was just me and the wife and yes the money was good then. Now we get by i'm not rich by any means and not poor. Just happy to be where i'm at.

eetherman · March 27th, 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Prosperi-Tees

One option would be since it is a beta press is to get it for free for a specified period of time, say a year and then start paying a heavily discounted price based on performance, breakdowns,support etc etc.
I would figure beta presses should be put in for free for the feedback and frustration of things unknown.

AGREED!!!!!! Someone has some common sense here.

eetherman · March 27th, 2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphicDisorder

On your mind seems made up to me. You are defensive.... Like your defending the choice. If that is what you want to do by all means go for it. And exactly what good info will you get from the Miami guy.... He is using them free as a favor for Barnes... You really think he's gonna be straight up? LOL. Have you seen the Playtex video with him. It looked like he was reading a script.

Seriously close your eyes if you like but don't be ****** off when you walk into a wall....

Nothing defensive at all, I actually find your comments very amusing. I sense some arrogance but that's to be expected, especially on a forum.

californiadreamin · March 27th, 2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eetherman

Where and when in any of this thread did i say i was going to go through with purchasing, leasing or borrowing a Sporty-Tex? I asked for input and as long as the machines are being made the option is there. That's It I asked some questions simple as that. I am exploring my options and seeing what the best deal is. If the machine is crap than its crap. I will know more when I talk with the guy in Miami. I really not concerned about the machine being down for a period of time. I have great relationships with multiple printers in my area. If im in a pinch they will help me out and would do the same for them. I know what i need know and what i want to spend. Brokers are not an option and I will fly to see any machine I am interested in. When and where other than talking with Barnes did i say anything about anything?

As I said before, I think this "new" machine is right up your alley!
It seems to be a good fit as you seem to have some knowlege and this
is not your first rodeo! Thats good! As for "brokers'', I would not trust them
either! Makes sense! That being said, I am glad you have chosen to deal with
the chinese directly, with out a "broker" because when "brokers" get involved
things seem to get stretched a bit, and sometimes "misunderstandings" are
known to occur! Another smart decision! And I must say that you are very
fortunate to have good relationships with local printers to help you, with any
period of time, in which you might be down. It seems you have followed this
machine for six months at least, so It seems to me you have done your
homework. I say Go For It!!!

GraphicDisorder · March 27th, 2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eetherman

Nothing defensive at all, I actually find your comments very amusing. I sense some arrogance but that's to be expected, especially on a forum.

I don't think I am alone in thinking you are being defensive. Your mind seems made up as I said.

Agreed, much like ignorance on forums.

Zing..... lol

eetherman · March 27th, 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphicDisorder

I don't think I am alone in thinking you are being defensive. Your mind seems made up as I said.

Agreed, much like ignorance on forums.

Zing..... lol

Wow, seems to me, you know me better than I know myself. Maybe I should just give you the money and you can go buy me a press.

GraphicDisorder · March 27th, 2012, 09:17 PM

You started a thread with a closed mind, don't be mad at me over it.

I am actually hopping you go with the China press.... Someone has to be the China presses Inkman or Jeff.

eetherman · March 27th, 2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphicDisorder

You started a thread with a closed mind, don't be mad at me over it.

I am actually hopping you go with the China press.... Someone has to be the China presses Inkman or Jeff.

I guess i'm missing something here. Is the thread not titled (Should we give it a go?) Is that not a question. If i had my mind made up shouldn't it have been more like (Bought a new press and its not an M&R)? My mind is so far from made up its not even funny, but the more you take my words out of context the the more i am amused.

GraphicDisorder · March 27th, 2012, 09:33 PM

That's the climate of this forums. One person to blame for that.