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Old February 27th, 2008 Feb 27, 2008 7:58:33 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hello Everyone

I am starting my t-shirt business with a heat press. I currently ordered the illuma heat press machine. I know someone who has a cutter who will give me a discount on cutting until i get my own machine. I contract with a screen printing and embroidery company that also gives me a great discount for jobs i bring and for my own work. I would like to know if anyone has worked or works with the illuma heat press and their opinion on it. I am looking for all advice as far as marketing, necessary materials, cutting costs, and just about all helpful information. All feedback will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
 
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Old February 27th, 2008 Feb 27, 2008 8:01:01 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to the forum! And congrats on making the move!

Ive never worked with that machine you may try searching the forums!

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Old February 27th, 2008 Feb 27, 2008 8:22:14 AM -   #3 (permalink)
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I'm sorry, I don't know anything about that machine.

But as Kriscad said, try out the search function here to see if anyone else has.

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Old February 27th, 2008 Feb 27, 2008 8:42:07 AM -   #4 (permalink)
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Thank you for your reply. I'll keep looking to see if anyone has.
 
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Old February 27th, 2008 Feb 27, 2008 10:08:46 AM -   #5 (permalink)
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I'm sorry I don't know anything about that machine either I wish I did but there is an abundance of information on this forum that I'm sure can help...
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Old February 28th, 2008 Feb 28, 2008 3:40:53 PM -   #6 (permalink)
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Thanks everyone for your feedback
 
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Old February 28th, 2008 Feb 28, 2008 4:40:20 PM -   #7 (permalink)
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welcome to forums Top Notch i am sure u will find what u r looking for here sorry i can't help either
 
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Thanks I really appreciate all of the support I am going to work with it and post how it works out for me
 
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Never heard f your machine. Where did you get it. How much. Pictures?
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got it from ebay for a little less than $400 don't have pictures yet i lent my camera out
 
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Have you checked out the Ebay press thread?

heres a linkhttp://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t36141.html

thats a thread dedicted to ebay models and reviews pros and cons, maybe yours is in there. Its a looooong one, but that's where the folks are trying to compile the ebay info.

Good luck with yours, hope it works out!
 
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I haven't checked that out yet but i surely will now. Thanks a whole lot
 
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Sorry, the link didn't work, here it is:

New "Cheap" Heat Press Arriving Today

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Hey Top Notch, how is the Illumapress working out? Finish any jobs, what type? I seen that unit myself. Looking forward to your update. Thanks
 
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Hey Top Notch, how is the Illumapress working out? Finish any jobs, what type? I seen that unit myself. Looking forward to your update. Thanks
Absolutely! I would be interested in how it turned out for you as well since I had never heard for your press. Looking forward to an update
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