[amayausers.com] Re: Startup Advise...
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With the new XTS now out in the field, the 'big red' Amayas (originals) aren't
worth more than $2-3k if that much. The XT's (gray instead of red) have dropped
in price and with programming, up to date OS and Designshop 9, are going for
$10-13k with supplies.
A warranty is going to cost you $80-$100 per month no matter what. Without a
warranty, you could pay several thousand $$ for some of the repairs that come
with age...so consider that in your equation.
If someone is selling you a complete setup 'with' customer base and
files...think about it. IF they were making money on those customers, why are
they selling out? Or didn't they make enough to cover the overhead, expenses,
etc.? You don't want to be buying into a money losing deal.
Over the phone training isn't enough-you need a real person right there with
you to teach the fine points of running these machines. There may still be
training classes, other wise there ARE several great tech/trainers on the amaya
board here that do 'one-on-one training for a reasonable fee. We're just
starting to talk to a larger shop in town about buying out our XT and taking
the customer files, etc. and the programs and he is interested-and HE brought
up buying out my complete screenprint shop-since he wants to remove me as a
competitor completely. And then he'll hire me back for training and running the
machine. Something we are really looking into seriously...so go over your
business plans carefully.
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