deerstalker
New Member
Hey Guys & Gals,
Some already know this, but for those that have not heard, 'tis true....the website is down and I am no longer taking orders.
First, there was a slight copyright issue I had to deal with, with American Honda Motor Company. It didn't cost me too much, but it could have, and it made me pretty gun shy about all the other stuff on the site. I know Tapeworks and AllOutGraphics got hit as well, and I am assuming many others. Easy to get complacent about that when "everyone is doing it" all over the internet...I've recently heard that Suzuki started going after all sorts of people for decals and also engraved/milled parts with logos.
Then in February I took a part-time "real" job at Lowes to compensate for up and down trends in my business (and even when I was trending up, it was really only just enough), combined with an adjustable rate mortgage that was, well, adjusting. Needless to say we were in a pretty tight spot, and the job was the "responsible" thing to do for me, and my wife and daughter. June comes and they offer me a pretty decent full-time gig as LNS (Live Nursery Specialist), which manages all the plants and live goods we sell at Lowes. Kind of right up my alley, really.
So the decision to shut things down came with that new postition, because running my business while working full-time really sucks. It's how I got started, and that was well before it grew into what it became. I can't imagine trying to keep the same volume while working full time. So, it was a pretty cool chapter in my life, and it allowed my to basically stay home with my daughter for the first 3 years of her life.
So basically, that's the story.
Anyone interested in buying a vinyl plotter with software and some inventory? lol...
Thanks everyone for their business, it was truly appreciated.
Some already know this, but for those that have not heard, 'tis true....the website is down and I am no longer taking orders.
First, there was a slight copyright issue I had to deal with, with American Honda Motor Company. It didn't cost me too much, but it could have, and it made me pretty gun shy about all the other stuff on the site. I know Tapeworks and AllOutGraphics got hit as well, and I am assuming many others. Easy to get complacent about that when "everyone is doing it" all over the internet...I've recently heard that Suzuki started going after all sorts of people for decals and also engraved/milled parts with logos.
Then in February I took a part-time "real" job at Lowes to compensate for up and down trends in my business (and even when I was trending up, it was really only just enough), combined with an adjustable rate mortgage that was, well, adjusting. Needless to say we were in a pretty tight spot, and the job was the "responsible" thing to do for me, and my wife and daughter. June comes and they offer me a pretty decent full-time gig as LNS (Live Nursery Specialist), which manages all the plants and live goods we sell at Lowes. Kind of right up my alley, really.
So the decision to shut things down came with that new postition, because running my business while working full-time really sucks. It's how I got started, and that was well before it grew into what it became. I can't imagine trying to keep the same volume while working full time. So, it was a pretty cool chapter in my life, and it allowed my to basically stay home with my daughter for the first 3 years of her life.
So basically, that's the story.
Anyone interested in buying a vinyl plotter with software and some inventory? lol...
Thanks everyone for their business, it was truly appreciated.
Best of luck in your new ventures!
