The Ongoing Saga with PRESSTEK

Ok, so we had a (n) other issue with our ABDick 2340 unit some months back.  We couldn't output plates, so we called for service.  We were told that we needed a new laser...so Dan said, ok.  I mean, what else were we to do.  After the tech drove from Libertyville down to Mt. Prospect and back to pick up the part, he, of course, had to call in another technician to help him install the piece.

When it was all said and done, they asked us to sign the ticket to the tune of OVER $7,000.00!!!!  YIKES!!!  My car mechanic calls me when it's going to cost me over $100.00.  Why the heck wouldn't the guy have told us it was going to cost that much????? Maybe because we wouldn't have had the unit replaced for that astronomical amount?

And now, we find out that Presstek only guarantess a $7,000.00 replacement part that THEY manufacture for a mere 30 days!!!!!!!!!!!!  What the heck is that all about?  So if that board goes out on the 31st day they expect us to pay ANOTHER WHOPPING $7,000.00 to replace that???  I think not!!!

I have found enough other vendors who respect us and our business than to spend that kind of outrageous amount of money rather than waste my money on such a company as Presstek.  Shame, shame on them!

Printers, be aware of such horrible business practices.

Bank Marketing: Nine bank marketing trends for 2010.

Bank Marketing: Nine bank marketing trends for 2010.

reBlog from startupnation.com: StartupNation Blogs

I found this fascinating quote today:

I wouldn’t encourage the naysayers to start chanting “the wicked witch is dead” just yet, but there has been a definite decline in Twitter users. According to the latest research from eMarketer, Twitter posted a decline in users from 23 million to 20 million. How is this possible you ask? Easy. The honeymoon is over and the novelty is starting to wear off for this social media darling. I think this is a normal correction, but it will require some smart thinking from Twitter’s founders to survive this dip. One savvy step in the right direction is their recent deal with Google (and Bing) which allows “tweets” to be included in real-time search listings.startupnation.com, StartupNation Blogs, Jan 2010

You should read the whole article.

Itasca Bank & Trust Decals

Earlier this month, the bank asked us to do some decals for their ground breaking ceremony, celebrating the construction of a new branch facility in Roselle, IL. Rather than just doing flat decals, we 'domed' them to give them a bit of extra dimension.

These were then affixed to the hard hats that the group wore.


We're very excited to see the new facility which should be done Spring of 2010! And thanks for being such a great resource for our company.

Get Your Money Faster

First off, I want to preface that I got a reminder about this idea from John Henry who owns Mitchell Printing & Mailing in Oswego, NY.

Here's a great way to get your money faster... it's inexpensive and real simple too. Hire a goon to hound your customers you say? Nah, just

Use a #9 return envelope with your name and address. And I'll go one step further, John...how about a postage-paid envelope??? Try adding your bar code and FIM marks along with it and see how much faster it will arrive in your mail box. Printing on brightly colored stock will help differentiate it from other mail in a hurry.

If this sounds like a good idea to you, drop me a line with what you'd like...quantity, color paper and if you want colored ink (PMS).

Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend...and don't forget what the day is all about...not just burgers, brats and beer. Here's to all who have kept the USA safe.

Kathy Dederich

Badger Press, Inc
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Libertyville, IL

www.BadgerPressInc.

Almost an Antique

Here's a picture of our old Itek 275 paper platemaker...quite the work horse in its day. It provided disposable purple plates used on our small presses. We acquired it when we opened shop in 1983. But now, it's time to send it to the scrap man. Just hope they can re-use a bunch of the metal.

Libertyville

Gosh, I have been so remiss about not posting...where does the time go?

A few weeks ago, the Village had an open meeting with business owners to update us on what is happening....and also a Q & A session. I think Mayor Harger and his team did a great job. My hope is that they do it more than once a year.

Great to meet so many other business owners...most of whom do not belong to the Chamber, so there was a whole new mix.