Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm just trying to work out what sort of demand there is out there for some stuff. I need to work out if it's worth the investment to become a distributor for some of the overseas suppliers but it will cost some bucks to start up as they need me to buy 5 of everything up front. If you're like me and sick of getting nailed by some of the big boys price-wise, it may be worth it. Anyway, this is the stuff I need to buy 5 each of upfront: FH translite FH plastics FH cab decals EATMP cab decals FT cab decals MM cab decals HS2 cab decals WH2O cab decals WW cab decals Slugfest cab decals Slugfest cpos Do you think I'll be able to move it easily? (the price will savagely undercut the big boys) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busboy Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Im in the market for some Getaway decals at the right price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Im in the market for some Getaway decals at the right price! Is $250 the right price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garuda Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 If the price is right, I'm interested in the Fish Tales decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock_And_Awe Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'll put myself down for a set of FT at $250. Does your source/contact have Bram Stoker Dracula? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busboy Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Is $250 the right price? OH YEAH! Put me down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_ur_amusement Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 sounds great a word of warning however cheap aftermarket full cab decal kits that are aftermarket all together are not worth shit i bought 4 sets for my getaways and to be honest they are exactly that cheap shit copies and very easy to spot the heavy gauge of the original williams makes a big difference i donr know about the rest but unless you saw them up front id give the ft and getaway a big miss save up a little extra there is a place in the states that do the getaway for $270 us yeah its a bit more but the proof is in the finished product think of it this way way go to the expense and time of doing up a getaway for example only to butcher your work in the finish by a cheap set of stickers im not saying these are dodgy im just saying check them out first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 sounds great a word of warning however cheap aftermarket full cab decal kits that are aftermarket all together are not worth shit i bought 4 sets for my getaways and to be honest they are exactly that cheap shit copies and very easy to spot the heavy gauge of the original williams makes a big difference i donr know about the rest but unless you saw them up front id give the ft and getaway a big miss save up a little extra there is a place in the states that do the getaway for $270 us yeah its a bit more but the proof is in the finished product think of it this way way go to the expense and time of doing up a getaway for example only to butcher your work in the finish by a cheap set of stickers im not saying these are dodgy im just saying check them out first These are from a well known source in the US who is famous for printing cabinet decals. I'm getting a distributors discount if I buy so many from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frs Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 If you get it up and running, and the supplier does Addams decals, I'd probly be in the market down the track. Not right now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 If the price is right, I'm interested in the Fish Tales decals. I did some rough calculations and came up with this: Fish Tales - $360 Getaway High Speed 2 - $275 Whirlwind - $360 White Water - $355 Medieval Madness - $375 Fun House - $355 Elvira - $380 Slugfest - $360 Funhouse plastics set - $150 These are way cheaper than anything in the eastern states. I stress, this is very rough so don't hold me to these. They include GST and postage and I will be making peanuts from them. This is also provided that the supplier doesn't require me to buy too many of them as I don't really have that sort of cash lying around. I'm only investigating at the moment so please no messages asking when it will be up and running. This may amount to nothing but I want to investigate fully before committing to anything. If you want to suggest what the more popular items will be or what you will definitely be interested in buying, please go ahead. I welcome your input. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I'll put myself down for a set of FT at $250. Does your source/contact have Bram Stoker Dracula? Not available. Apparently you need a license from the Stoker's heirs to produce this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_ur_amusement Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 maybe when you actually have one i got my first from a good source too and they were shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMD Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Are you sourcing any of this stuff from phoenixarcade.com ? Just wondering who is running the artwork. Are the funhouse plastics NAPPA or TPF ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock_And_Awe Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I was told Mr Pinball sold FT decals for $375?? Just looked online but couldn't see them but $360 does not seem that cheap. Marco has FT for USD279 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Are you sourcing any of this stuff from phoenixarcade.com ? Just wondering who is running the artwork. Are the funhouse plastics NAPPA or TPF ? All that gear I listed was from Phoenixarcade. I was told Mr Pinball sold FT decals for $375?? Just looked online but couldn't see them but $360 does not seem that cheap. Marco has FT for USD279 And herein lies the problem. They will only give me a 20% discount as a distributor so it's going to be hard to compete. I'm working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMD Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 All that gear I listed was from Phoenixarcade Sweet i may be in for a set of WH20 art then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I was told Mr Pinball sold FT decals for $375?? Just looked online but couldn't see them but $360 does not seem that cheap. Marco has FT for USD279 $279 US = $372 AU (assuming 75c to the $1). Then add postage, currency conversion fees etc and you're probably looking at close to $400 by the time you get it here. My price is $360 - 10% cheaper. Still not good enough? Do you want me to make a loss then? I don't want to make a living out of this but I'm not a charity either. maybe when you actually have one i got my first from a good source too and they were shit Who was the source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 $279 US = $372 AU (assuming 75c to the $1). Then add postage, currency conversion fees etc and you're probably looking at close to $400 by the time you get it here. My price is $360 - 10% cheaper. Still not good enough? Do you want me to make a loss then? I don't want to make a living out of this but I'm not a charity either. Who was the source? tony you need to be carful here as mr pinball also has 20% and 30% specails like know he has 20% off everything till 23rd I would just buy for myself If I was you Unless you can pre sell them seems alot of cash, It could take you a while to get your $$ back and at only 20% markup you using you need to sell 4 sets of each to get your own for free. and didnt someone on here say they can get them $250.00 in Brisbane got a file off a pinball artwork site for the TZ decals and took to a printer and he said $250 for all 5 decals most printers will do them if you a set to copy mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMD Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Theres a few things you have to ask with a $250 set of TZ decals though Are they silkscreened or inkjet printed? What type of vinyl adhesive is used? Is the artwork from original films? I guess you pay for peace of mind through phoenixarcade because you know the stuff is top notch and printed using originals films Wheres it say hes marking up by 20%? The prices look retail to me... :unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 tony you need to be carful here as mr pinball also has 20% and 30% specails like know he has 20% off everything till 23rd mark Yeah but what happens after the 23rd? Back to over inflated prices again. This stuff from phoenixarcade is top notch, not some dodgy reprint from your local printer. I suppose it's a case of you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock_And_Awe Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 $279 US = $372 AU (assuming 75c to the $1). Then add postage, currency conversion fees etc and you're probably looking at close to $400 by the time you get it here. My price is $360 - 10% cheaper. Still not good enough? Do you want me to make a loss then? I don't want to make a living out of this but I'm not a charity either. For fucks sake you come on here asking for input and asking if your prices would get you some business. If you think people will buy from you to save 10% over a well known supplier then go for it.....fuck, what do I care?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMD Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 This stuff from phoenixarcade is top notch, not some dodgy reprint from your local printer. I suppose it's a case of you get what you pay for. Youd have to see the local print job before you wrote it off though, who knows it could be top notch also, i think the main thing is the art source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunigoogoo Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 For fucks sake you come on here asking for input and asking if your prices would get you some business. If you think people will buy from you to save 10% over a well known supplier then go for it.....fuck, what do I care?? Obviously you don't. Thanks for your input. You've been a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_ur_amusement Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 is it that time of the month or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 For fucks sake you come on here asking for input and asking if your prices would get you some business. If you think people will buy from you to save 10% over a well known supplier then go for it.....fuck, what do I care?? Shock, youve been around long enough to know not to post shit like this to pesci otherwise duck for cover :lol surprised by his mild response maybe he's still winding up:lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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