mach9 0 Posted May 2, 2008 Finally have my P-Cut up and running. Looks like the learning curve on the SignBlazer is gonna' be kind of long for me. It looks like there are somepretty good deals on vinyl on E-Bay and I was wondering which sellers are the best to deal with and what types of vinyl will work best with the P-Cut. Will be doing mostly automotive and maybe some store front stuff. Thanks for your help. I love watching my P-Cut work! MJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swaneejuggalo 0 Posted May 2, 2008 Have you signed up for all the free samples? I also just received my cutter and have a nice little stock of free vinyl to work with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted May 2, 2008 I took advantage of the free vinyls that were posted on this forum, which helped me also determine what vinyls I like to work with and what I don't. I have not bought off of Ebay for vinyl. Jenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James605 7 Posted May 3, 2008 I have bought off ebay... bought 8 rolls....they sent me contact paper!!!!!!!!!!!!! comlpete waste of money... Just make sure there is a brandname so you know what your getting...I get alot from there now, just make sure they have a name..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted May 3, 2008 Maybe we should start a "who to avoid" list of eBay ID's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted May 3, 2008 exactly. what's the use in saying don't buy of ebay when we don't know who ur referencing. there r real sign comp that sell on ebay too. haumana, go on start the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,221 Posted May 3, 2008 I wish I could 'sticky' stuff. I think we need to petition Ken or Marcus (maybe John) to help us with that. Hmmm... I think everyone should start gathering the ID of the eBay losers that you've encountered and why... Then we'll really get a "Bad eBay sellers" list going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted May 3, 2008 I'd be willing to be a moderator I have about 7 years experience from other websites/forums I've either helped run or created. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tservice 3 Posted May 3, 2008 I wish I could 'sticky' stuff. I think we need to petition Ken or Marcus (maybe John) to help us with that. Hmmm... I think everyone should start gathering the ID of the eBay losers that you've encountered and why... Then we'll really get a "Bad eBay sellers" list going. i like the way you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 3, 2008 one person's opinion on the same thing can be totally different than someone elses. I have bought vinyl from the same sellers that others called 'shelf lining' which of course,it wasn't. Just thinner vinyl than what some of us are used to. I have used it...successfully,on many banners. So, if you voice your opinion,it is one thing. To say a seller is bad is another. WE all, like US Cutter and know how great they are...but they got 22 negative feedbacks in the last 12 months (out of 7548) ,and if you read those and ONLY those you would think US Cutter was very bad. I personally don't like Oracal...does that mean it is bad? Not at all. Lots of people hate Avery but I've never had a problem. AS I said,negative comments are one person's opinion,nothing more. I have seen people on here threaten to throw their cutters in the trash..and most of the time it is a simple setting that fixes the problem. I wouldn't want someone calling my work crap unless I could defend it...would you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cas26rr 0 Posted May 3, 2008 Banner John GOOD POINT !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted May 3, 2008 Once again John, you make us have to think twice. But you have made a valid point. I LOVE Oracal!! Jenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kearn 0 Posted May 3, 2008 I have purchased alot of vinyl from C & C sign Co. I Have also purchased alot from Ordaway sign supply (they have a web page) very reasonable priced and fast shipping. as banner John stated it;s each person to them self which brand you like.Ebay you can pick up some odd ends 4x50yrds very cheaply (4.99).this vinyl is not old. just my 2cents darrell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 3, 2008 I'll tell you a secret about c&c...when I started buying from him, I found out that he was buying the same 50 yard rolls that I was buying from another guy on ebay...cutting it down and re-selling it. He was selling 10 yards for $7.99 and I was paying $12.99 for 50 yards of the same stuff. I got this from the guy who was selling to both of us. If you just need a little of a color,that's a good way to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juniorranger 0 Posted May 3, 2008 I'll stick with FDC, i used the oracal and wasnt real happy with it, Never bought off ebay, I buy from a supplier here local, i pay 43 bucks for 50 yards of the fdc in any color. I prefer to buy local so i can see the vinyl and look at what i am getting. I only use fellers for the expensive specialty stuff, like chrome or whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juniorranger 0 Posted May 3, 2008 I buy from a place here in texas called Regal Plastics, 817-492-8870, they have locations all over, they also will mail you what you need. Very reasonable and can get whatever you need. I may pay a little more but i get to see what i am buying.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Terry Posted May 3, 2008 I get all my FDC off ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 3, 2008 I get all my FDC off ebay. so do I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted May 4, 2008 I get all my FDC off ebay. from who. i can't find any :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juniorranger 0 Posted May 4, 2008 Terry, Who do you get your FDC off ebay from? Would like to buy it off there but leary of buying off ebay.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
routesmith 0 Posted May 4, 2008 i buy strictly from C&C, do you know would you mind saying who he buys from? thanks Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 4, 2008 well,this was about a year ago...he might have found a different source by now. If you are happy with him,stick with him. I know for sure that he doesn't sell junk. And he will back up what he sells. Check is actual website too, he sometimes sells full rolls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
routesmith 0 Posted May 4, 2008 Thanks John, I really like his stuff too, I think its MACTAC brand 5-7 year outdoor, but I would be interested in getting the 50 yard deal. thanks Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 4, 2008 If it is MacTac,it should say so on the backing paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
