MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 28, 2013 Its been a very interesting two weeks for me so far. Let me just catch everyone up. Last week I sold a Female mannequin for $100 however I only spent $100 when I bought it. So it was nice to at least break even. This week Monday morning I sold my Screen Printing Equipment finally after a month of being messed with by some buyers. It was interesting to find out he is a forum member but he wouldn't tell me his screen name. However I'm glad it went to someone. And to whomever that was thank you. Now here is the part about a kid in the candy shop part. I put some money on a paypal card so I could order something's online which I proceeded to do that evening. I ordered some Camo Can Koozies, and 25 plastic razor blades. Then Tuesday I orders some fluorescent Green Vinyl, some Action Tac, and Grafix Gone from UScutter. I then proceeded to order from SW a 13oz Banner, Rapid Prep, and some lil chizlers with due to OWjones recommendation. It didn't stop there oh not in the least. So either Tuesday or Wednesday I saw this Carry All Tote at Wal-Mart and was interested in it but the color combo was just ugly (Seriously Purple and Green?) Anyway I didn't pick it up I was debating on getting it. Well Thursday I decided ok I'm going to get it due to the range of prices found on internet $15 to $25 on eBay ok umm no. I got it for under $10 that gave me $5 to spend on an artist caddie that I'm now currently using to store weeding tools. The fun didn't stop there Early in the week I was sitting in the sweatshop I mean business room and realized it was a mess I need to organize something's and get something's off the floor. So I decided I needed to get some Slat wall so I went to Menards and bought 3 pieces of 12X48" pieces of Suncast I believe is the names and some hooks and a wire bin to use. Now I just have to figure out where to mount the wall, and what to hang. However today I'm receiving my order from USCutter, and my Can Koozies I feel like a kid in the candy store again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted June 28, 2013 Isn't that such a great feeling?? Congrats on all your new supplies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 28, 2013 Spendin money is sure easy and it's exciting to get new materials and product too. Congrats on the sale, I wonder why he didn't want you to know who he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted June 28, 2013 I wonder why he didn't want you to know who he was. Because then you would all know how ugly I am in real life... If it were me, I mean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimnAng 56 Posted June 28, 2013 I love buying supplies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT57 135 Posted June 29, 2013 know what you mean. i wished you lived in MS. i have a 2-sided rolling slatwall i have been trying to get rid of. i have one in my craft room and selling 2 more. Sold one already and need to get rid of the other. No room for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 29, 2013 Before I even got downstairs the package from USCutter was here. I was so excited over 2 bottles of liquid and a roll of Vinyl, kinda pathetic I was lol. Then this afternoon the USPS dropped off my Camo Can Koozies and that was more excitement lol. I just realized I need to get out more...... Ang- I love getting supplies I just picked a bunch of things up at Walmart such as a foldable utility knife, another X-acto, extra blades for the X-acto, Glass scraper which I will be using plastic blades in, small spray bottles like someone suggested, theresat Yeah wish I lived closer too, shipping would be high on that for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 29, 2013 some how spending about a grand on vinyl and ink in the last month has taken some of the excitement out of it for me - other things I get excited about, but supplies like that for some reason hasn't got the same appeal anymore I remember the feeling and am glad you still have it - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted June 29, 2013 Before I even got downstairs the package from USCutter was here. I was so excited over 2 bottles of liquid and a roll of Vinyl, kinda pathetic I was lol. Then this afternoon the USPS dropped off my Camo Can Koozies and that was more excitement lol. I just realized I need to get out more......Ang- I love getting supplies I just picked a bunch of things up at Walmart such as a foldable utility knife, another X-acto, extra blades for the X-acto, Glass scraper which I will be using plastic blades in, small spray bottles like someone suggested, theresat Yeah wish I lived closer too, shipping would be high on that for sure. Here ya go, put it up for bid.. http://www.uship.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 29, 2013 I probably still get that excitement only due to I haven't been doing standard vinyl and to be honest things are looking up for the business. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 29, 2013 I get excited when new materials come in. Especially if it is a new product that I haven't carried before. Last new thing I got was 3M 7725 Scotchcal ElectroCut Graphic Film Series with a synthetic liner. Very exciting to try something different and glad I did, the plastic liner is really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted June 29, 2013 In my sign store, I make sure to keep a supply of candy available for the customers --- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 29, 2013 some how spending about a grand on vinyl and ink in the last month has taken some of the excitement out of it for me - other things I get excited about, but supplies like that for some reason hasn't got the same appeal anymore I remember the feeling and am glad you still have it - I know how you feel. I had a problem with an order from uscutter 2 weeks ago and started thinking about how much I've spent w/ them lately and it was around a gran a month average this year. Nothing exciting about spending all that money but I do still get excited to get something new in to try out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 30, 2013 Ok I should say I like getting the new items material it's like Christmas opening up envelopes or boxes filled with all this stuff I ordered that I never had in my possession. Now I agree when looking at what I spent I'm not so happy, however buying the stuff I bought tells me I'm serious about doings this, I don't believe in spending my time, or hard earned money into something than quit, that's not who I am. However after seeing everyone's work that's better than me kind of makes me think ok maybe this wasnt a good idea. Then I have some great backing on here people telling me I'm doing ok and I got skills....however I don't think so lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 30, 2013 You're doing fine and as for new stuff I cant' wait for the delivery man to show up but lately it's just restocking which is not at all exciting like tomorrow when I go in and take shirt inventory and have to order at least a 100 white shirts there is no way I can find that exciting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 1, 2013 I think I have finally ordered the last thing I need for this month yesterday, unless something special comes up . . . I feel ya Jay, way too much money going out lately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 1, 2013 I had an order drop shipped from oracal usually 1-2 days and I was in a rush so when no tracking I started calling repeatedly to straighten out, anyway but the time it was over I got it just in time and the uscutter guy apologized and hooked me up saying that he could see I was a frequent customer so I looked at some of my recent invoices and damn I gave them a lot of money this year and it's only half over. Kinda made me cry a little when I added it all up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
