Toografik4U 0 Posted September 26, 2008 I was wondering how forum members did when you first got your plotter. Did you buy one of these sampler packs or did you load up on orajet or avery? I am trying to manage my money accordingly. I haven't bought anything yet because I am trying to arrange a budget and I just would like to have an idea of what would be good to stock and what would be good to order if a job called for it. Really I am just looking for the basic idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted September 26, 2008 Trial and error with me - Be carefull of who you purchase vinyl from on Ebay - Stickerman5000 has some good cheap vinyl to learn on - for stuff to sell I use oracal . . . check out this thrread http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,4599.0.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted September 26, 2008 i called every comp i could and got samples. then i got a real job and ordered a couple of rolls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 26, 2008 I ordered a sampler pack of Oracal 641 from SignWarehouse. (5 rolls 10 yds each) It's not the best vinyl but it was OK to start out with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toografik4U 0 Posted September 26, 2008 I heard that signwarehouse.com is really good. Is this true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 26, 2008 I have had good luck with them. I use mostly 15" vinyl. Until USCutter starts carrying 15" I am forced to buy from SignWarehouse. (Hint Hint) USCutter does carry 24" wide Oracal and has good prices compared to SignWarehouse. $9 flat rate shipping too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuffnthingz 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Update, USCutter now has 1 yard samples of Siser and Oracal that are dirt cheap... I don't think they were up on the site last week... only 4.99 and 3.99 respectively. I admit, I went to USCutter's warehouse and had a field day shopping and spent more than the cutter on vinyl...eek! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted September 26, 2008 When we first started we ordered some of the free vinyl that is listed in the forum (towards the bottom) it was great for practicing for NO $$. Than when we could we got the 'basic' colors of oracal 651. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toografik4U 0 Posted September 27, 2008 This is good to know. I definately like the prices with the 9.99 shipping. Have you ever had damage isssues with shipping when you order vinyl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snlsd 1 Posted September 27, 2008 I started by buying 4 rolls of Oracal 651. White, Black, Red, Blue. Prices were great and only $9.99 shipping. I also sent for free samples to try. Oracal sent me a bunch of 8x10 samples to try. Looking back, I probably would buy a 3 year calendered vinyl in 15" to practice with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
