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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:32:38 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Graphics Database</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6757.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[It came to my attention that the Graphics Database just brought you to the Join page unexpectedly.

This has been corrected. You can now view all of the images that are in the database. They show as thumbnails. To download then in vector format you still must join.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:04:44 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Need nametag suggestions</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6734.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Mike (MIKEN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Brian

I make a lot of low end name tags from 1/32&#34; IPI silver or gold.  I round the corners in the laser and use pin type clasps.

You may be able to continue with the personalization but just lower the feature content of the name tags.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:18:28 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Understanding Online Buyers?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6716.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Mark (MAXMACHINE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Oregon has tried (meaning the liberal state government) many times in the last 30 years to institute a sales tax.  Our property taxes are very high here...  they want to add the sales tax to the already high income and property taxes.  Failing this, they are adding &#34;usage fees&#34; to everything under the sun...


A fee to stop your car by the side of the road during winter snows

A 1000% increase in the annual corporate fees

A scheme to tax the number of miles you drive your car (everyone has to have a GPS unit, the fees vary according to whether you are driving through a particular city)

Numerous other increases in taxes that are not voted on

Eliminate the &#34;double majority&#34; rule (no tax measures unless more than half the registerd voters show up to vote, as well as more than half in favor of the measure)

Welcome to liberal heaven.....]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:18:40 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Who is right ... me or hubby???</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6709.1</link>
  <dc:creator>ACJ (LADYCUTTER)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[My first estimate for a memory wall of corian bricks was seriously underpriced and I chalked it up to learning expense.  I asked my accountant if I could write it off the engraving as a donation and was told that I could not, unless I paid someone else to do it.  Since I don't pay myself a salary it is not considered a true cost.  

However, because of other factors I recently reworked the current invoice to show the difference between what I should have charged and what I am charging as a discount.  The bottom line is the same, but it shows the customer why I am not giving a lower charge on the non-engraved blanks that they need for fill. 

I think by listing it this way I can write it off as a discount expense.  Still have to check on that with my accountant.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:10:46 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Grand Opening (finally)</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6688.1</link>
  <dc:creator>PenMan</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Congratulations Cody!  Looks great.  I wish you the best in your adventure.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:58:28 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Happy Birthday!</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6720.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Ruben (QUIEROLEARN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[David,

if this is not easy to me then what else?  :P .

But, I know is easy for Steve to understand, if not, He has His own translator...  :D 


Ruben]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:47:27 UT</pubDate>
  <title>&#34;Engraving Services&#34; sign</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6627.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[He is shipping it tomorrow.  We got the best shipping rate from Yellow Freight.

http://www.expressionsengraved.com]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:37:49 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Silly Question-Diamond Drag Bits</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6687.1</link>
  <dc:creator>UncleSteve</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[NO!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:58:55 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Where to Sell used Lasers</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6706.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Dave Jones (DAVERJ)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[He's modest too.   ;-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:57:43 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Training Day</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6710.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Mick</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Yes, those and more are headed your way.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:22:44 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Getting Killed On Price</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6678.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Dave (MT_DAVE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Bump the low ball bid up by $.50 and if you get the order, sub it out to the lowballer.

Dave]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:17:43 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Custom Acrylic pieces</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6695.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Dave (MT_DAVE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[RB Fabrication is great.  Speak with Randy or Wendy.
http://www.rbfabrication.com/]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:49:29 UT</pubDate>
  <title>What kind of file??</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6703.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Cody (BOBTNAILER)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Got it, Mike.....thanks!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:30:11 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Outsourcing Mark-Up?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6701.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[That's my &#34;rule of thumb.&#34;

Sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on the item, service, customer etc.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:28:44 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Pricing slate.</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6689.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Franklin (FW_HAYNES)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks. I was thinking of doing a quote for 500 and one hundred, but I am now going to do a scaled quote 1-10, 100-500, etc.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:37:36 UT</pubDate>
  <title>ARA Directory Poll</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5794.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Jeanette,

I was commenting, in general terms, that the only suppliers that will be listed, from any source, from most any industry, will be those who spend money with the organization, either through ads in publications or through exhibiting/membership fees.

As it should be.

It's just an answer to a question some may have, as to why not all suppliers are listed.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:22:22 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Set up charges</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6620.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Roy,

Now that you mention it, I do remember that roll-top model.

I thought it looked kind of space-age. :-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:09:35 UT</pubDate>
  <title>outsourcing</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6626.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Toni (TONI56)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[We joined SAGE last June, approx.  We actually paid for SAGE &#38; the web store with our first order.  We had used Kaeser &#38; Blair for a couple years to get a feel for the promotional products business.  Mainly to have a source for our existing customer base that wanted promotional products.  Low cost to join Kaeser &#38; Blair but they are the middle man between you and the supplier.  Therefore, if the profit is normally 40%, you get 20% &#38; they get 20%.  With SAGE you pay a fee, but you keep all profit &#38; that quickly adds up to more than the membership.  
So after a while, dealing with the ordering, art files &#38; follow up of the orders we figured out it wasn't brain surgery.  The main thing I think is, covering your butt.  Proofs that the customer signs off on, states if something is approved wrong they are financially responsible.  So far we have not had any mistakes.
We do not go out &#38; solicit PP business.  Tried some newspaper adv., no results.  Our customers know we have them &#38; we are listed in the Yellow Pages under PP.  We do have a salesperson that works on straight commission to sell PP.  She makes the contact, sells the order, we do the art &#38; divide the commission.  She does this part time &#38; has brought in sales. 
PP vary, you can have a nice sale but your profit isn't much.  Depends on what your customer wants, quantity &#38; their budget.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:01:44 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Table Saw to have.</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6649.1</link>
  <dc:creator>(Brian) (MOSTLY_HERE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I &#34;saw&#34; the demo at CES.  It was very impressive in person.  If one is in need of a saw, this is worth looking at.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:25:44 UT</pubDate>
  <title>fixing up internet photos</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6655.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Ruben (QUIEROLEARN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Barbara,

look in this site http://www.sxc.hu/index.phtml , you need to subscribe to be able to download images, subscription is free and a lot of images are free too (this are a very high resolution images), except some that you need to purchase, but their price are not bad, check it out.

&#160;

Ruben]]></description>
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