• All the time via email enquiries from a Hotmail or Gmail user with no other contact details provided. Usually they ask for a very simple job but in a huge quantity. EXAMPLE: An email came today for 800 t-shirts 1 colour print saying "Happy Birthday..." for an 8 year old's birthday party - (what kid has 800 attend a birthday party!) They usually want to pay on credit card & are in a rush to get the job done because they are going into hospital or dying (today's email said: "...I am deaf & having an ear operation soon...")

• yes every day i get one but is spam and goes to spam folder (Masoud Azimi - ET Signs)

• I think everyone who has an email address has been.

• Yes, I wasted about 4 hours quoting a "Church" job.
  The first sniff of a scam came with the Hotmail address. After sending the quote we needed an address to send the proforma invoice. The address given was invented after looking it up on Google Maps. So do your homework on enquiries with Hotmail/Gmail addresses and check addresses are real before wasting time on quotes. (Chris Anderson - Panelprint)

• Constantly! If you answer them it gives another real email. I dont answer any enquiry that wants a product list and wants to pay CC. and, most importantly a phone # (Mal - Signsonline)

• I have been in business 30 years and have been scammed too many times to count.
  Regarding quotes, At times we get people from long a distance away, questing a quote who have no intention of wanting us to do the job. They are only "fishing" to check that their local guy's quote is competitive. Then occasionally by a "customer" who gets work done with no intention whatsoever of paying. More often it's by someone who gets the job done then disappears into the woodwork. I only wish I had put my experiences on paper over the years....I'd have a best seller and wouldn't need to be still working

• Yes. Several times. They request a quote to print a large quantity of product and to include freight to an overseas address using a carrier they nominate. They then ask you to pay the freight to a specific account. When you ask them for a credit card or a driect deposit for payment you do not hear from them again.

• Yes, some religous scammer wanting 500 banners in PNG, but checked out his address on Google maps and looked into a bit and found out it was fake. He uses a stolen C/Card to pay for signs and freight to PNG. When the card takes the money back for the signs your stuck with the freight costs of the transport company that he owns!! He gets paid but your out of pocket. Plenty of scams out there. Beware.

• yes,on many occasions.if the request sounds dodgy i reply that my terms are cash only in full in advance. you usually do not hear back from them (Brian Ritson - R&R Printing)

• Targeted every couple of weeks by scammers of one type or another but you just ignore them, you generally know when its a scam and if in doubt do a background check on the net.

• I never knew so many church Pastors needed banners! We get the emails about once a month, so it's not too annoying. You can pick them a mile away.

• Yes lots of times, mostly for large numbers of banners to go to Africa.

• yes, almost daily.

• I have just updated my system protection software and was hoping that it would stop these spammy messages. No chance though, they still come through as regular as clockwork. I suspect I may have deleted legititmate quote requests because I have accidentally deleted them thinking they were from spammers. 

 Please spend a minute to give your answer to this week's survey as one or possibly more of your industry peers thinks this question is important and wishes to see your point of view as well as others in the industry.

 

(NSW, Mittagong) HP Designjet series 5000/ 83 Ink Cartridge UV 680ml  1 x Black (expiry date 16 Jun 2012) $50 - new in box
1 x Light Magenta (expiry date 9 Jan 2013) $50 - new without box
1 x Magenta (expiry 5 Jun 2013) $50 - new in box
HP Designjet series 5000/ 83 UV print head and cleaner 680ml
1 x Magenta UV c4962a (expiry date May 2012) $25 - new in box
1 x Yellow UV c5003a $25 - new in box
Please contact 02 4872 3677 for further details or enquires.
(Posted 6th September 2013)  

  

(NSW, Central Coast) HP designjet 8000s printer. Excellent, maintained machine, serviced by Anitech from new. 6 Colour prints. Take up reel, RIP and computer. Quality seiko inks. Printer only used for photographs $6,000 ono. Please call Rob 0409 962590 more information or email rhili@bigpond.net.au
(Posted 28th August 2013)
 
(NSW, Penrith) Seiko 64s 3 years old , 1.6m Wide Format Solvent Printer. In great working condition. New Magenta Printhead always used Seiko OEM inks and serviced by Anitech $15,500.00. Tel: 0427 447 509
(Posted 27th August 2013) 

  

(NSW, Dover Heights) HP9000s Solvent wide format. Great condition, lots of Ink, contact for more details, $9000 O.N.O
 0418120065
(Posted 16th August 2013)

 

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(Posted 7th August 2013)

for a sign shop size 2400x1200mm or bigger, contact Sam 0410800857, limited budget looking for affordable price.

(Posted 6th August 2013)

  

Brand new in box (Clearance Stock) $19,500 ex gst. Contact Morgan 0417171778

(Posted 5th August 2013)

Demo unit, in as new condition. Comes with remaining inks CMYKLcLm White and Silver configuration. Priced to sell $18,500 ex gst. Contact Morgan 0417171778

(Posted 5th August 2013)

 

(VIC, Dingley Village) New Gen DX Solvent Print Heads Suit Roland or Mimaki - $600.00 Tel: 0408270722

ex cond $7000 also Full Solvent ink & Flush CMYK  C2ltrs M3ltrs Y2ltrs K2ltrs Flush 6ltrs $600 ono Tel: 0408 123 300

(Posted 7th August 2013)

(Wanted) (QLD,  Brendale) Wanted Roland Printers for spare parts.

Contact Paul 1300 423 826

(Posted 15th November 2013)

South Australia

(SA, Brighton) Wanted- Ecosol printer.

  

 

(VIC, Melbourne) Representative - A  leading manufacturer of wide-format printers. Leading international printing manufacturer is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in Australia to further bolster their presence in the region. Having established their Sydney team they are looking for experienced wide printer sales specialist to take ownership of the Victorian region.

The role will be expected to engage directly with dealers and prospective customers and will complete samples and product demonstrations as needed to support sales targets.

Specific responsibilities will be to:

*Service existing dealers and establish new dealers/distributors

*Provide dealer support for sales with sales training, product demonstrations and cost analysis and application development

*Attend relevant trade shows
Experience selling wide format digital Inkjets and consumable for solvent, UV Curable, Dye Sublimation to the signage and industrial market is essential.
Excellent base salary + car allowance.
Tel: 02 8244 8427 or

deanna.saffioti@advantageresourcing.com  

(Posted 22nd August 2013)

 

Queensland

 

(QLD, Gold Coast) Area Sales Managers - Consumables & Hardware  Spandex Asia Pacific is a national organisation and a wholly owned subsidiary of a global corporation specialising in the Sign and Graphic Arts industries. The company is regarded as the leader in these markets and the roles of our Area Sales Managers are critical to our success.  
Your major challenge will be to grow and develop sales in your designated territory. A strong commercial and sales related understanding of the industry, or related industries, will enable you to source new business as well as maintaining and maximising sales from our current customer base.  You must be a team player, a good communicator and negotiator.
An excellent salary, commission structure with significant earning potential and fully maintained vehicle plus superannuation will be offered to the successful candidates.
To apply, please send your resume, stating the area you are interested in, to: employment@spandex.com.au .
(Posted 2nd December 2013)

 

(QLD, Brisbane) SALES PERSON, Seeking a highly motivated sales person, with experience in Advertising Billboards or large format printing Signage industry. to work on a good retainer plus commission basis, full time long term position available to the right person.

0419944660
(Posted 18th October 2013)

 

(QLD, Currumbin) Casual Sales Rep, for easy to place signage products to existing clients, Good pay for right person, flexible hours, Tel: 07 5598 8840

(Posted 26th September 2013)

 

(QLD, Brisbane)Signage Manufacturing.

Experience in all aspects of the sign industry, wide format printing through to dispatch. Please forward resume to marce. l.suchanek@kbgroup.com.au
(Posted 19th September 2013)

 

(QLD, Richlands) Casual position, 30 - 35 hours per week. Flatbed router operator required, experience is essential. Other duties will include laminating, using a planer, polishing and other duties as required. Must be good with numbers and sizes, accurate and able to lift heavy sheets of acrylic. Please email resume to

jobs@brilliantprints.com.au . Applications not considered unless you have router experience. Tel: 0731185045
(Posted 26th August 2013)

 

(QLD Coopers Plains) - Signwriter/vinyl person. Experienced in all aspects of the sign industry. Graphics through to installation Immediate Start for right person. Phone (07)33444333 or email Sandyk@raymarksigns.com.au. 

(Posted 15th August 2013)

 

Western Australia 

 

(WA, Perth) Sales Executive - Sign & Display role in Perth?

Manage and grow your own sales territory in our growing sign & display segment selling inks and consumables. Based in our Malaga site. Competitive base salary + commission + car + super.
To apply, forward your resume to nicole.trosky@spicers.com.au.
(Posted 3rd September 2013)

 

(WA, North Perth) Chromagrafx Marketing is an industry leader for real estate and corporate marketing, signage, offset print and design services.

We are looking for a highly experienced and mature wide format operator to add to our dynamic team.
You will be printing for a wide variety of jobs including signs, vinyl decals/stickers, corflute, banners and more, mainly for the real estate industry alongside our other digital and offset production facilities.
You must be fast, accurate and have extremely high quality control standards. You must have extensive knowledge of wide format press operation, maintenance, repair, colour profiling and every other aspect of the job. You will be required to work independently and complelely manage our sign division.
Only experienced, dedicated and hard working applicants need apply. Applicants must reside in Perth metro area. Immediate start.
All applications are to be sent to kss@chromagrafx.com.au. with resume attached.
(Posted 6th August 2013)

 

South Australia

 

(SA, Woodville) Digital Sublimation Print Manager - A highly motivated individual with experience in graphic design would be preferable for this role. Visit Seek.com.au to view full job add, aknight@adelaide-ess.com.au 

(Posted 15th October 2013)

 

(SA, Salisbury) APPRENTICE SIGNMAKER

Haynes Signs are seeking a young, enthusiastic person of excellent character to enhance our high achieving team. Starting at ground level and developing into a high quality tradesperson, the successful applicant requires:
Initiative/Solid work ethic/Good communication skills/Work overtime if required/Drivers License
Please forward your resume to admin@haynessigns.com.au
(Posted 5th September 2013)

 

 

(WA, Esperance) Established 40 years,

Large premises, All plant & equipment, Owner Retiring. 0890713565

topsigns@westnet.com.au 

(Posted 18th November 2013)

 

(QLD, Yeppoon) Complete Sign Business  

Well established - prime position - huge client base - little opposition

All equipment & files. Details 0409 581 135 

(Posted 3rd November 2013)

 

 (NSW, Northern Beaches) Wide Format Digital Printing + Finishing Business. 

1)    Wide format flatbed UV digital printer, CMYK+White, print area 3.200mm x 1650mm x 30mm. top speed 80 sm/hr

2)    Multicam CNC router, 3D capabilities, air extraction system, 2500mm x 1830mm x 150mm cutting area
3)    Laminator 1600mm, eyeletting machine, ultrasonic welding machine, guillotine 1320mm, Forklift, Toyota HiAce van, Pallet Racking, computers.
4)    Client database, approximately t/o $500K/p.a.
Selling at less than machinery value, $225,000, ono + SAV for quick sale. Owner retiring.
Tel: 0406 995 001 

(Posted 23rd October 2013)

(QLD, Lawnton) Complete sign shop setup Sacrifice price. - Roland XP540MT (gold and metallic inks) with 18 months warranty, PC (with MS Office, Versaworks, Illustrator, Photoshop, Coreldraw), trimmer, Ezytaper laminator, sign tables, heat presses, drying racks, tables on wheels and more. Selling equipment/furniture only prices due to owner retirement.

Established over 25 years. Huge client base, no opposition. All equipment & huge factory on main highway. Contact 0409 952 119
(Posted 11th September 2013)

 

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