Full Version: ARA Show - Chicago - Nov. 4-6, 2005

From: engravernick (NICK) [#12]
 20 Oct 2005
To: trophyman (MIKEBERGER) [#11] 20 Oct 2005

Oh yeah, plus what a great time to bug the manufacturers about any problems, questions, with the equipment & products. I have always got the best info by talking to the other dealers around the booth. Like, my Epilog does THIS when engraving THAT, and they say, really? Mine, too. Hmmmm..... Could that be a bug in the equipment? Naw, they wouldn't send out something that's not PERFECT, would they????????

From: Jo (OAAE) [#13]
 20 Oct 2005
To: engravernick (NICK) [#12] 20 Oct 2005

LOL about your equipment problems. We have had trouble with our Roland. When I get a job I usually like to use it on brass as I prefer the look. But also hate to turn it on!

I wish we could afford to go. But at this time it is impossible. We are really hoping to hit one of the shows next year. Possibly the one in Texas.

From: engravernick (NICK) [#14]
 20 Oct 2005
To: ALL

Wow, eastern Oregon, that's kind of a hike to Chi-town. It's just a couple hours for me. What kind of problems do you have with the Roland? I have seen those, they look pretty good, priced well, gosh, they have one for about $3000, but I wondered, because I don't see alot in the field. I also repair engraving equipment on the side, so to speak, here in the midwest. At one time I sold vision equipment, but after 9-11 it got real tough, especially with all the manufacturers around now. I wondered about rolands service. That's exactly the type of thing you can do at the show, I have a buddy who threatened to picket the booth at the show with a sign describing his problem, saying they wouldn't fix it. Needless to say, they took care of him.
Lots of luck,
Nick

From: trophyman (MIKEBERGER) [#15]
 20 Oct 2005
To: engravernick (NICK) [#14] 20 Oct 2005

Funny, but I used the same tactic with our nonfunctional hot stamping press that we purchased from Jackson. After 12 years it still has not produced any product that is salable. You can just image why they don't want me near their booth. They supply one to the certification seminar once and both Dick Reiger and I spent over 2 hours trying to get it ready but were not successful.

From: Barbara (RGILE) [#16]
 20 Oct 2005
To: trophyman (MIKEBERGER) [#15] 20 Oct 2005

Hi Everyone,
Rick and I will be there also, on Friday and Saturday.
My phone number is 413-627-0551. When you get there, give me a call. Maybe we can get together and talk a little. I would love to me some of you and have a face to go with the names of people who have helped me in the past.
Barbara
RGile Engravers

From: Lisa (BSW_MT) [#17]
 1 Nov 2005
To: ALL

Hello Everyone! I have just started with Big Sky Woodcrafters of Montana (marketing/sales). For those of you not familiar with our company we manufacture wood components for the awards and recognition industry - specializing in custom work. I will be attending my very first show in Chicago and I am looking forward to meeting all of you. I want to say thank you for the referrals. This forum is wonderful! There is so much to learn in this industry - it is great to have an outlet of information. Take care and hope to see you all in Chicago!

From: Barbara (RGILE) [#18]
 1 Nov 2005
To: Lisa (BSW_MT) [#17] 1 Nov 2005

Hi Lisa,
I will look for you.
Barbara
RGile Engravers

From: AnthonyC [#19]
 1 Nov 2005
To: ALL

Hi
I'll be at the bar I mean show at booth number 415. Stop by either one
I'd love to say hi.
Best Regards
Anthony
Faro USA

From: Barbara (RGILE) [#20]
 1 Nov 2005
To: AnthonyC [#19] 1 Nov 2005

I will stop by to say hello for sure.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21]
 1 Nov 2005
To: Lisa (BSW_MT) [#17] 2 Nov 2005

Lisa,

I won't be in Chicago, but if you'll be on the show circuit, I'll make a point of saying hello, when we go to ARA Las Vegas in March.

Be sure to take a look at the Faro USA booth, where Anthony Coyne can show you some very unique pewter pieces.

Inlay some of those items in your custom plaque boards and boom! (the sound of customers beating your door down). :-) 

From: Lisa (BSW_MT) [#22]
 2 Nov 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21] 2 Nov 2005

Thank you, David! I will make sure to take a look. Hopefully we will see you in Vegas!

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