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Chani · June 21st, 2007

I was wondering if anyone had a way of finding a local Thermoflex supplier?

I've tried Google, but came up zero. I know a lot of local suppliers don't list exactly what they have and you need to call them.

Is there a list of distributors somewhere?

Thanks!

tcrowder · June 21st, 2007

Any particular reason they have to be local? I get mine from Beacon.

Specialty Materials ThermoFlex II Thermal Heat Transfer Materials for Vinyl Cutters from Beacon Graphic Systems

Chani · June 21st, 2007

For one, it might save on shipping, but also in case we need something right away and can't wait for shipping is all.

Of course, a local supplier might charge more, as I've found for plotters.

tcrowder · June 21st, 2007

Just an example to keep in mind. I mentioned in another post about this situation. I had a client call me late morning, they asked for a vinyl banner and wanted it the next evening. I didn't have the right color of material on hand. I called Beacon and asked if I could get the material overnight. They informed me I would get my material the next day at no extra charge. I got my order in before 2pm eastern and had my material the next day. Shipping was only around 8$ if I remember correctly. The banner was not complicated and more than paid for the shipping costs. I'll pay a little extra for that kind of customer service any day of the week, just as my clients are willing to pay a little extra when the make rush requests.

Customer Service is a priceless asset.

COEDS · June 21st, 2007

Thanks for the info on beacon,I plan to call them tomorrow. ... Thanks JB

BMurphy688 · September 12th, 2008

One thing with Beacon, if you place the order online, and they don't have the material, they don't alert you, they automatically back order the material. Be careful, I've had this happen twice with Beacon.

COEDS · September 12th, 2008

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Originally Posted by BMurphy688


	One thing with Beacon, if you place the order online, and they don't have the material, they don't alert you, they automatically back order the material. Be careful, I've had this happen twice with Beacon.

Thanks, I found out the hard way. I will say they are not the only place that does this. I think this is a terrible practice. I know, I order product because I need it ASAP and not 2 weeks from ordering. .... JB

sportkids · September 27th, 2008

try specialty graphics in West Chicago IL. Very knowledgeable, they sell thermoflex plus lots of other unusual vinyls, by the foot or yard. they are very helpful. i am lucky that I live near them.

AdriaticBlue · September 30th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Chani


	I was wondering if anyone had a way of finding a local Thermoflex supplier? I've tried Google, but came up zero. I know a lot of local suppliers don't list exactly what they have and you need to call them. Is there a list of distributors somewhere? Thanks!

Here are two. Hopefully they are very local to you:

Far From Normal 800-877-1907 (White Bear Lake and Minneapolis MN)

And

Midwest Sign Supply 800-328-6592 (St. Paul MN)