Full Version: What new ideas or products did you get at Vegas
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#14]
7 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 7 Mar 2007
Instead of just anyone calling in for an order, it's our friend Dee, from Accent on Engraving.
An added bonus that *I* have over looked. Thanks for pointing that out.
From: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#15]
8 Mar 2007
To: ALL
From: Cindy (CINDYM) [#16]
8 Mar 2007
To: ALL
I hold by that same attitude -" if you learn one new thing, it's worth the trip".
Something people who have been attending the show for years might try - go to a seminar for newbies. Our industry changes often, and it is interesting to hear new information on topics that we thought we already knew thoroughly. If I have an open spot in my seminar schedule and there is an interesting sounding 101 level class, I'll take it. I always learn something new in those classes.
One thing I've found out from attending seminars like this - the younger people that are new to our industry are jumping over most of us in the technological understanding department. It is second nature to them.
One thing we have over them though is that a lot of people who started in this industry pre 1985's have experience with manual machines, computer engravers, laying out jobs using our internal vision (we didn't have screens showing the layouts in art form until about 1985 ish if I remember correctly). Instead of starting with lasers, we worked up to them.
Cindy Murdoch, CRS
From: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#17]
8 Mar 2007
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From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18]
8 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#15] 8 Mar 2007
Rick,
It was only a couple of days ago when I was talking with Jim about Conde that I realized they were not at the show. I too wonder why.
As for GeoKnight, I would assume they have enough distributors at the show, that they don't need to be there as well..but that is just a guess on my part.
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself at the party. It was a lot of fun. I didn't win anything either, but maybe next year. :D
From: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#19]
8 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 8 Mar 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#20]
8 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#19] 8 Mar 2007
Actually no, it was not the grease, but it's just not the same as winning :'-(
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#21]
8 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#20] 8 Mar 2007
That is why you will be there next year. That and the opportunity to meet David T.
Dee
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#22]
8 Mar 2007
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#21] 8 Mar 2007
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#23]
8 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#22] 8 Mar 2007
Are you needing a time out Davey boy?
Dee
From: Gary (GNELSON) [#24]
9 Mar 2007
To: ALL
I came home from the show to find out an order did not get filled from Sweda for some jump drive pens. (Chinese New Year)
Met Joey Guerrero from Logo Included at the show.
Gave him an order on Feb.26 had pens on my desk March 3rd
Easer than going to my ASI directory.
Nice job Joey, my customer received them today and was very happy with how hey came out.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#25]
9 Mar 2007
To: Gary (GNELSON) [#24] 10 Mar 2007
Gary,
As you've learned, if you are going to be in the promotional products business, you better know when the Chinese new year is and which suppliers have a backup Taiwanese manufacturer during that period.
EDITED: 9 Mar 2007 by DATAKES
From: Lisa (TROPHYUSA) [#26]
9 Mar 2007
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I was surprised at the size of the show. There were several suppliers that were absent and I thought the show was smaller than previous years. However, the Beach Party was a definite highlight!
I also liked seeing the new product in person. For instance, the new Victory items I thought were stunning in person but looked rather blah in the photos.
And what about Acryliprint? I think the setup charge will eliminate my customers who order 1 or 2 pieces, but it may be nice for bigger orders.
I can't see myself needing the Universal machine, and am very happy with my Trotec Speedy II, especially with the service I get from my chosen rep, John Bain (he's not the rep for my territory, but having used him in the past I go to him every time -- he is awesome!)
Did I already mention the Beach Party? It was great! I vote for Chuck to replace Letterman! Can I get a second?
From: Gary (GNELSON) [#27]
10 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#25] 10 Mar 2007
EDITED: 10 Mar 2007 by GNELSON
From: logojohn [#28]
10 Mar 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#25] 10 Mar 2007
and it would help to know whether they even value your business.
We were having 300 of 2 styles of 16" trays and 2 12" tall bottle chillers marked in China.
Trays are all metal, one chiller is aluminum and one acrylic. 1200 pieces total.
A little over 2 weeks from the drop deadline for an important event and they just canceled because they got a million dollar order and couldn't be bothered with ours. I think we had used them before.
The customer likes our engraving on the silver trays and metal chiller and the laser engraving on the acrylic. The detailed logo done the normal way took 15-20 minutes. I can likely get it down to 5 or 6 minutes by connecting the hatch to the outline and rearranging the order.(the cutter ups and skipping around add a lot to the time.)
But now we have at least 100 - 150 hours to try and squeeze in with in the next 2-3 weeks.
urrrrr am I the only engraver that growls or is it an industry practice?
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#29]
10 Mar 2007
To: logojohn [#28] 11 Mar 2007
I do not like it either when a supplier says 'screw you'.
Talk about not valuing you at all. Maybe you should place a 4.5 million order then tell them your boss just told you they canceled the last order so you are doing the same. Not true? Yes, but sweet revenge.
[Note to self: Stop taking those 'nasty' pills.]
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