I currently outsource all embroidery to a local firm and have no complaints about the work, quality or turn around times but they have just put the set up fees up to £50 from £35. He only charges me £3 per item which I provide. His clients are major corporations and businesses so a £50 fee is nothing infact he most probally doesnt even charge then as they are ordering 100's if not 1000's a year. I have questioned why the hike from £35 to £50. Obviously I know they outsource the digitising but his excuse it that the company they use make additional sticthes to the rear for strengthening so increase the costs. This price is even for basic text!
I dont do enough embroidery to justify a machine, well we are mainly a signage firm, so outsourcing works for us.
Is there anyone on here in the Surrey, South East areawho may be intersted in taking my embroidery work in the future.
Cheers
Iain