CreativePlethora

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    I'll add my 2 cents in response to the original post...

    I actually asked my local postal worker about shipping rules a few weeks ago after I had researched this topic. Apparently, if the envelope weighs under a certain amount and bends easily, it can only be shipped w/ tracking if it exceeds the 3/4" thickness. However, if the envelope is rigid, it's automatically considered a package and is therefore eligible for tracking. The worker also told me to make sure I made those items as rigid as possible if I didn't want them bent, as carriers don't pay attention to "Do Not Bend" stamps. I've heard of people shipping small decals/stickers in regular envelopes to save money. Of course, that leaves room for dishonest "customers" to say they never received it so that they can ask for a replacement or refund and pretty much get a product for free. Personally, I never mail things without some sort of verification, even if it's just to have proof in case the postal service loses track of my item.

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    Hello,

    I've learned a lot from this site so I finally decided to sign up. I hope to continue to learn more and maybe I'll be able to help someone else in the future  :)

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    Hello All,

    I'm in the market for a heat press and I've been researching a lot on here and other sites for the past few months trying to narrow down my choices. I will be starting out doing t-shirts as a hobby using a vinyl cutter and my own designs but I hope to add sublimated products in the future.

     

    I've read that SunIE has entry-level presses that seem to work well. I've narrowed it down to these two..

    http://sunie.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1

     

    http://sunie.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=50

     

    I know many people start with a 15"x15", but I would like to do designs that cover more than the top half of an adult shirt which is why I'm considering the 16"x20". Are these two good options as a first press? Or should I consider something different? I would like to stay under $400 for the press itself.

     

    Thanks in advance for any and all opinions  B)

     

    P.S.- I'm sure the Hotronix Fusion is great but it's not in the budget and currently there are no used presses from bigger name brands available on my local CL site.