what press is the best in the 30-35k range?

Prosperi-Tees · April 17th, 2012, 10:20 PM

That is the question? If things go as planned (which it most likely won't) what auto gives the best bang for the buck in this price range? I'll probably put half down and lease the remainder. Is ac heads within this budget?

nation03 · April 17th, 2012, 10:30 PM

You can get a Horizon with AC heads in that budget. Not sure what configuration though... maybe 8/10 tops. I always bounce back and forth between the Diamondback S and the Horizon with AC heads. I think I'd sacrifice the AC heads for better service though.

Prosperi-Tees · April 17th, 2012, 10:39 PM

After fighting with the air heads on my Jav for the last 6 months I think I would love ac heads but then again the Jav is a different bird and I may just be able to benefit with an air head with traditional squeegee/chopper.

The Bumper · April 17th, 2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nation03

You can get a Horizon with AC heads in that budget. Not sure what configuration though... maybe 8/10 tops. I always bounce back and forth between the Diamondback S and the Horizon with AC heads. I think I'd sacrifice the AC heads for better service though.

Hey.
good advice.
I think you could probably get a used 10 color from around 2005 with ac heads in that price range.
Keep an eye on equip-used.com as well as contact that guy at spot color supply as well as Tony Baldinado at M&R, and let them know when you're ready to keep an eye out for you.
Be patient and you'll get yourself a nice press for that money!

Prosperi-Tees · April 17th, 2012, 10:43 PM

Equip used rarely has any presses. They are usually sold the day its listed.

The Bumper · April 17th, 2012, 10:45 PM

When you have the $$$, check it literally every evening before you go to bed. That's how I scored from there. I got a great setup from them for 35K. PM me, it will blow your mind what I got for that money.
You got to check it all EVERY day, or call a rep there and see if they'll let you know before it gets listed!

RichN · April 18th, 2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Prosperi-Tees

After fighting with the air heads on my Jav for the last 6 months I think I would love ac heads but then again the Jav is a different bird and I may just be able to benefit with an air head with traditional squeegee/chopper.

Give me a call when your ready. It's very possible!

Prosperi-Tees · April 18th, 2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RichN

Give me a call when your ready. It's very possible!

I will but what is very possible? Servo/Ac heads in the price range? Or me benefitting with the traditional squeegee/floodbar setup?

RichN · April 18th, 2012, 06:18 PM

All of the above.

Prosperi-Tees · April 18th, 2012, 06:20 PM

Awesome! Ill call when I am ready. If you wouldnt mind, email me what you are thinking, thanks Rich.