My thoughts go out to you on the news of your loss. Maybe little "pressy" is looking down on you and maybe hes in a better place.

He had a good innings...its just lifes big circle !!!


R.I.P "pressy" , you will be sadly missed :frown::frown:

<r><QUOTE author="smitch6;22932"><s>[QUOTE=smitch6;22932]</s>makes u wonder how some ppl can do them so cheap<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

Its cut throat and its hard...that is in no doubt. To be fair im not really at the stage or in the business position to be quoting for 5000 mugs at this present time ...

<r><QUOTE author="Kaz;22920"><s>[QUOTE=Kaz;22920]</s>Hmmm, if it was a lot cheaper, maybe the other person is having them screen printed as opposed to sub'd?<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

myquote was for 2 colour screen printing.......but i was obviously miles out. Well tbh i wasnt confident but im glad i ...

<r><QUOTE author="TPM;22908"><s>[QUOTE=TPM;22908]</s>aww bad luck.... but like you say, the experience you have gained is no doubt priceless! Did you find out how far off you were or what they based their decision on?<e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

didnt find out and it was price . "another quote, a lot ...

<r>well .bad news :frown:<br/>
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I done my best to give my client the best price i could but sadly it wasnt enough.<br/>
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But.....i learned a great deal in the process and i am so appreciative of all the advice and assistance ive received from you guys !!<br/>
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Ohhh well ...

its a hard market on ebay with mugs....ive decided not to bother and just market some of the more niche items i produce on there instead. Best of luck !!

<r><QUOTE author="logobear;22869"><s>[QUOTE=logobear;22869]</s>I struggle to see this job worthwhile......<br/>
Each press can do about 100 mugs per standard work day.<br/>
If you get blank mugs for 70p that us 84p Inc vat so mug and paper and ink isclose to £1<br/>
If you sell for £1.50 plus vat ...

<r><QUOTE author="mrs maggot;22866"><s>[QUOTE=mrs maggot;22866]</s>the VAT bit confuses me, as you are not registered you have to pay it on the components if you were printing it yourself, so if its on an order like Listawoods, then i cant see the difference ? - obviously it will be slightly more ...

<r><QUOTE author="Andrew;22759"><s>[QUOTE=Andrew;22759]</s>Hi,<br/>
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Without wanting to sound nosey, any chance of letting me in on who might be giving you a good quote. Mainly interested as this is our area and companies like Listawood, Keramikos etc are our direct competitors. I doubt it is ...