Full Version: Outsource trophies
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
7 Jun 2006
To: RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1) [#3] 7 Jun 2006
Brian,
I didn't touch upon the accuracy-of-spelling issues.
I'm not out to slam DB, (since I have no personal experience with the company) but I've heard first-hand accounts of so many spelling errors, (individual names) that even though engraving was included in the cost of the trophies, the hassle-factor in having plates redone, with no guarantee of perfection on the re-engraving, the company elected to re-engrave their own.
I only recommend (as I'm sure you do) outsourcing to companies who have a track record of quality and stellar performance.
EDITED: 7 Jun 2006 by DGL
From: Jo (OAAE) [#5]
8 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4] 8 Jun 2006
I've lost orders to web based companies being able to provide a much lower costs. I have thought about ordering and tacking on shipping and a cost to be the middle man but not sure it would be really worth the trouble.
I have a client that uses Triple A trophies. I can't be their prices since they work in volum. It hurts the little guy and forces us to make our living on specialized items.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
8 Jun 2006
To: Jo (OAAE) [#5] 9 Jun 2006
Nothing wrong with working the middle, with web-based companies, as long as they come through, with flying colors, on their end.
Everyone has their area of expertise. Trying to compete with a high volume company, on price alone, is a losing battle.