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#360536 - 14/12/2013 14:53 Self-producing promotional items
Dignan
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
I'd like to make some promo items for my business, but I've been a little shocked at how expensive it is. The last I checked, to put my logo on something like 25 2GB flash drives costs $10/drive. That seems really high to me.

I'm sure the equipment to do this is really expensive, but how expensive? If I plan to do lots of these drives it might be worth it in the long run. Isn't it just some sort of thermal printing process?

I've been trying to research this but I haven't had much luck...
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#360538 - 14/12/2013 17:28 Re: Self-producing promotional items [Re: Dignan]
K447
old hand

Registered: 29/05/2002
Posts: 798
Loc: near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Screen printing is a messy process, so there is a lot of set up and overhead for small volumes.

On the other hand, the sticker industry has become quite advanced. You can order very high grade stickers produced for reasonable money. And you can stick them on whatever item you feel is appropriate.

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#360540 - 15/12/2013 10:49 Re: Self-producing promotional items [Re: Dignan]
tanstaafl.
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/07/1999
Posts: 5549
Loc: Ajijic, Mexico
Originally Posted By: Dignan
I'm sure the equipment to do this is really expensive
Well, not all that expensive... smile

tanstaafl.
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#360544 - 15/12/2013 22:41 Re: Self-producing promotional items [Re: tanstaafl.]
Dignan
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
Thanks guys. I'll look into sticker makers. Any links to those?

And Doug, I have poor design sense and a shaky hand. While that's really cool, it would look terrible if I did it myself smile These drives would probably work well with that tool...
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#360559 - 16/12/2013 20:01 Re: Self-producing promotional items [Re: Dignan]
matthew_k
pooh-bah

Registered: 12/02/2002
Posts: 2298
Loc: Berkeley, California
http://www.stickermule.com/ was great for me the only time I've ordered stickers. Worth a few extra dollars for the service.

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#360560 - 16/12/2013 20:20 Re: Self-producing promotional items [Re: matthew_k]
Dignan
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
Very nice store. I'll have to keep them in mind. Thanks for the link!
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