Full Version: Rubber Stamps?
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1]
7 Apr 2005
To: ALL
Hi Gang,
Today I got a request to make rubber stamps. This thought crossed my mind briefly once, but I didn't think anything about it until I was asked today.
This would be an ongoing account with orders for 20-30 self inking stamps a month.
What kind of equpiment is needed? ( I don't want to use my laser because of the odor). What would it cost? Is it profitable?
As usual, any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
7 Apr 2005
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1] 7 Apr 2005
Chuck,
Here are a few sources for your research on the subject.
http://www.brother-usa.com/stampcreator/
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3]
7 Apr 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 7 Apr 2005
David,
Thanks, I've been there a couple of times.....
Nice to hear from you. I figured you were travelling or REALLY Busy..... I hope both.
Thanks
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4]
7 Apr 2005
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3] 7 Apr 2005
Chuck,
I have been traveling -- from home to work and work to home. :-)
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#5]
7 Apr 2005
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1] 7 Apr 2005
Chuck,
We have the Brother stamp making machine. Easy as pie to use. We got our from Jackson Marking. They sell all kinds of stamp makers. The supplies for the Brother are more expensive than some of the other machines available however this machine is easier to use then our old one. TJ Bird is on this forum. You may want to pick his brain. He was extremely helpful to us when we were getting started. I don't think there is a thing about rubber stamps he doesn't know. I believe Harv told me that he found a place that sells the supplies for the Brother machine a bit cheaper then Brother does. I'll ask him.
Dee
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#6]
7 Apr 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4] 8 Apr 2005
David,
At least you are travelling :)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#7]
7 Apr 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#5] 7 Apr 2005
Hi Deena,
Thanks. I am beginning to think that Jackson Marking is the only game in town. I was hard pressed to find another source. I found them because of a "gimme" I picked up in Vegas.
Do you have an email for TJ Bird? Or can you tell me how to find him on the forum? Do you find rubber stamps to be a "profitable" addition to your business?
Thanks and say hi to Harvey for me. It truly was great meeting you guys in Vegas.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8]
7 Apr 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#5] 7 Apr 2005
Deena,
Does the Brother SC2000 make the "spring" loaded self inking stamps?
Thanks
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#9]
7 Apr 2005
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8] 7 Apr 2005
Chuck,
I have sent you TJ's email address via email. I must confess that our rubber stamp machine is sitting on a shelf in our storeroom. We put it away for Christmas and I have never taken it out. Maybe you have given me the kick in the rear I needed to take it out. Yes they are profitable.
Dee
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#10]
7 Apr 2005
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#9] 7 Apr 2005
Thank you.
Yes, dust off your machine. if they ARE profitable, why are you letting collect dust?
From: Birdman (TBIRD1957) [#11]
12 Apr 2005
To: ALL
Hi All,
We have been in the rubber stamp business for 29 years. We done very with them. I have deversified greatly in our business. We do stamps, engraving (rotary & laser), vinyl graphics, plaques and trophies. We stay very busy.
We have a full line of rubber stamps, mainly since this is what we started doing years ago. There are serveral different ways to make stamps. The broher machine that Jackson Marking sells works ok. I like the Flash Stamps from Millennium Marking (1-800-453-5362) the best. They also carry a full line of stamp supplies, from the photopolymer to flash. They have self-inking units also. COSCO Marking (1-800-323-0253) is another a full line supplier. They have the 2000+ plus self inkers. These are what I use and am very happy with quality and service. You should be able to get enought information from them to make a wise desicision about stamps. It's a very profitable business and not difficult to manufacture. A lot of people are doing stamps on their laser. I do not, very bad odor and a real big mess.
I will be happy to help anyone, just ask, thats what we're here for.
Also, there are several other rubber stamp suppliers. If you need to know more, let me know.
Also, a trade magazine for Marking Devices. Marking Industry in Chicago, 1-630-832-5200. Call and ask for a free sample copy.
EDITED: 12 Apr 2005 by TBIRD1957
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#12]
12 Apr 2005
To: Birdman (TBIRD1957) [#11] 13 Apr 2005
Thank you for the post TJ.
Anymore information would be great.... I've contacted Millenium Marking and will look into the others....
As I have said before, I think diversification is the key to success...at least for me...
Thanks
From: Rodney Gold (RODNEY_GOLD) [#13]
13 Apr 2005
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#12] 13 Apr 2005
I have a different POV. I think rubbers stamps with a laser are the pits.
It's incredibly smelly , incredibly messy , very slow and the problem is that it really is only useful for one offs or small qtys. You can make multiples far cheaper with polymers or systems where the captial expenditure is a fraction of a laser.
What we have found is this:
1) Artwork is NEVER normally supplied in a "print immediately" format (mostly scanned business cards or worse)
2) Smaller customers waste a huge amount of time selecting fonts etc.
3) Margins are not generally more than 100% and this never covers the time and effort put in
4) It encourages a huge amount of walk in customers who expect to be sorted out immediately in terms of desing and delivery - a major problem to any co that does production.
5) The Co's here , like Trotec , that sell lasers for stamp production make the money from selling the stamps etc and are not really concerned about the machinery but rather sales of consumables.
IMHO using a laser to make rubber stamps if that is not the core part of your business is an endeavour , albeit diversified, that is not at all cost effective.
Your mileage may vary.