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horrible wake up call - who else can I sell decals to with my vinyl cutter? Car Dealers are out



 
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Old June 30th, 2008 Jun 30, 2008 12:36:42 PM -   #31 (permalink)
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Default Re: horrible wake up call - who else can I sell decals to with my vinyl cutter? Car Dealers are out

I think putting folks websites in their windows is a way of getting rid of some of that vinyl. I see that all the time. Some folks around here belong to groups - groups they even made up it looks to me, like this one group of boys with hot rods, and they all have the same website address in their windows. Also, groups/bands have loyal fans, and you may be able to supply their fan base with the bands name in window vinyl for them. I'm just trying to come up with something that's not already been mentioned here. There are tons of good suggestions, and these two I'm adding seem a little different so I'm adding them to the list for you. Good luck to you. I'd follow the money myself... whatever is the most lucrative route to using up that vinyl is the one I'd follow. I'm writing down the ideas in this thread for myself as well.
 
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Old June 30th, 2008 Jun 30, 2008 1:23:43 PM -   #32 (permalink)
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Kelly did you crank up that machine yet,, cant wait till you post a pic.
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Old June 30th, 2008 Jun 30, 2008 2:36:12 PM -   #33 (permalink)
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A lot of car washes have gift stores. make some cute decals and see if you can get them in the gift store. might ask about selli9ng your tees as well. People shop while their cars are being cleaned. Lou
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Old June 30th, 2008 Jun 30, 2008 2:40:25 PM -   #34 (permalink)
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Kelly did you crank up that machine yet,, cant wait till you post a pic.
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... been on vacation... I still have to order the blade holder... but I'm pretty excited to see it cut... maybe in a week or two. I usually put too many irons in the fire, and something cool usually has to sit and wait it's turn... but I'll let you know when... probably everyone will know when I turn it on because you'll see a flurry of new "what do I do?" posts to follow me plugging it in!!

Just kidding, I Hope!! How do you think vinyl and rhinestones would combine? Would you say they can press at the same time?
 
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Kelly not sure, I will try it tonight,, I would think the glue from the back of the Rhinestone should adhere to the vinyl, I would press vinyl first and on 2nd press press , I would think you could cut holes with your cutter tho, wherever you want those lil beauties to sit also, as long as you arrange it on your eps file.just a thought, as far as the Look,
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hi, thanks for all your ideas that keep coming and for sharing your good, bad, work and didnt work for you, like you may know some things may work in the area i am or youre located, and some dont, but dont think that even if you say this didnt work for me, i dont even consider, cause even if it didnt work in your location, i apreciate sharing that idea, cause maybe i can use it succesfully in my area, also sorry i didnt reply before, i was in a seminar yesterday and today, keep the great thinking and feel free to post your ideas or share your experiences, well i check again tomorrow cause right now im really tired, have a good night or good morning, jaja, thanks, and later .
 
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Default Re: horrible wake up call - who else can I sell decals to with my vinyl cutter? Car Dealers are out

1. Make logos for the sides of local High School Football helmets.

2. Find a Racetrack near by and make graphics for the stock cars and haulers.

3. Make "Chevy Sucks" and other stickers for people truck windows and sell them RETAIL. $10 each or 3 for $20 -- Get some plastic board and adhere each of your samples onto it with a product number by it. Have them made and stocked already so you can just go to the file and get them.

4. Take the above to ebay.

5. Talk to your city departments about jobs (City of Minneapolis Fire Dept.) (NYC Police) The graphics done on these vehicles is plotter work.
 
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Default Re: horrible wake up call - who else can I sell decals to with my vinyl cutter? Car Dealers are out

Not sure if it's been mentioned but one of my best customers is the Trucking company nearby. All Semi trucks and commercial vehicles must be lettered with company name, city and state, vin #, GVW, DOT#'s, etc. and some companies and individuals like to get pretty carried away with decoration on their trucks.

It's easy to do, and it must be done, and many truck owner/operators are constantly switching companies they lease their truck to, so there's plenty of it to be done, although im not sure how much trucking is going on where you live...

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We have a few, one right in town and a few close by, thanks. I did see the black numbers, etc... and thought ..."vinyl"... thanks for the confirmation on that...
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We have a few, one right in town and a few close by, thanks. I did see the black numbers, etc... and thought ..."vinyl"... thanks for the confirmation on that...
The one thing you need to be aware of with these is that they need to be the correct size according to code.. so make sure you check

Here they have to be i think 1.5 inchs tall.
 
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2" here, also the lettering must be of a contrasting color which is visible and can be read from at least 50 ft.
 
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Default Re: horrible wake up call - who else can I sell decals to with my vinyl cutter? Car Dealers are out

i would for sure hit up local car clubs bro. Most car clubs usually get them done online from some company across the the U.S. atleast the ones here in my town do. So it could be more convienant for them to have someone locally, quicker, and cheaper, and dont have to worry about stupid shipping fees. Just a thought. Also I've seen crotch rockets decals have been a big hit for body skinz. If you need any ideas or something feel free to pm me, ill try and get back to you asap.
 
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2" here, also the lettering must be of a contrasting color which is visible and can be read from at least 50 ft.
Yup that's what I was always told was USDOT requirements was 2" and visible from 50 ft. That's what I always do mine at anyways.
 
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We do tons of decals, one we do lots for is a local medical supply store, he puts a decal on every piece of equipment he puts out of there whether its a wheelchair, cane whatever...we do several sizes with his co. name and number. We also do lots of decals for the school, one school's PTA gets paw decals with the schools name in it to give out to parents who sign up for PTA.
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