Joe Link

Thank you for the tips guys, sounds like the 5000 might be plenty for me. Good reminder about also buying all the supplies I'll need to run it!

What're the differences?

I sure wish that was in Portland

Heh pretty much. Looks like I'm going to be in the market for a Graphtec CE6000-60. I wonder what my chances are of finding a used one in good condition. Anyone know if the warranty is transferable?

I certainly didn't expect to be where I am now in this thought process, I just wanted some decals for my business! After doing quite a bit of reading this morning, I'm now thinking that buying a mid-range plotter and creating these decals in-house is going to be the way to go. I never thought about it, but it'd be very handy to have a plotter around. Though I wouldn't push it hard, it might be an extra source of revenue for my business. Sounds like it's time to create a new thread

This actually sounds like an option worth exploring. Where can I learn more about the type of plotter setup I would need? What would a decent setup cost, including materials? At what price point do price and performance meet (best value)?

Thank you! I'm surprised no one suggested that as an option

Hmm, just thinking out loud here. I really appreciate all the replies! Could the shape of the letters/font be retained, with the distressed look removed? If I wanted to keep the distressed look 'inside' the font, by having black ink printed on the white and red, would that work? It would still appear distressed, but the die-cut lines would be solid.

It looks like dies in that size are around $100-$150. If I bought a die, could we keep the distressed look?

I appreciate the feedback, guys. Any suggestions as to what would look best on a vehicle, in my price range?

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking the number of decals for the initial order will come out somewhere between 1,000 and 2,500. I'm not sure how quickly we'll need to re-order, but I'm hoping fairly quickly

This is a die-cut decal http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0511/4461/products/20120305_221614.jpg

Ah, very cool. So for my logo, would it make a difference? * Note, the black will be white.

Hah, thanks guys! What's the difference?

I apologize if this isn't the correct place to put this, or even if it belongs on the forum, but I'd like to get some feedback/insight. I'm looking to spend $300-$600 on 2"x5" die-cut decals for my business. One word is white, the other is red, does that count as one color or two? I've never ordered this type of decal before, so I'd appreciate any tips you can give me for getting the best value for my money, as well as some sources I should check out. Thanks!