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Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 10 Feb 2011, 19:32
by bms
couldnt they be made of the neoprene material like the cheapo ones? .. that might be a cheap alternative right? ... lol
and i'm surpised that they arent available in the same material that teh xmas decorations come in... theyd make a great coaster :)

Yes they could be made with the neoprene material, but minimum quantities then go into the thousands to make it worthwhile as they are cut in China.
The FRP material (like Xmas decorations) are pretty much controlled by UniSub (in the US) and I don't remember the last time they responded to customer demand! The chinese keep on trying to create an FRP equivalent material but I've yet to see something that is of decent quality.

What would be cheaper to produce would be a piece of white metal in that shape - we can do that quite simply. A metal 'coaster' measuring 110mm x 95mm would be cheap(er) to supply.

What this space on this and also the rectangular wooden coaster. I might take a punt and get some in and see how they go...

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 10 Feb 2011, 23:21
by JSR
bms;16001 wrote:What would be cheaper to produce would be a piece of white metal in that shape - we can do that quite simply. A metal 'coaster' measuring 110mm x 95mm would be cheap(er) to supply.
My issue with metal coasters is that they're just too thin. If they were 3-4mms thick like the wooden ones, they'd stand more of a chance, but that's not going to happen.
bms;16001 wrote:What this space on this and also the rectangular wooden coaster. I might take a punt and get some in and see how they go...
I'll be watching for the rectangular wooden coasters... :smile:

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 19:15
by bms
I'll be watching for the rectangular wooden coasters... :smile:
Coming into stock next week...

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 19:27
by photoscape
excellent news, already thought of a selling point with them, im going to sell them as a set with matching mug can get away with the extra cost that way :wink::wink::wink:

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 19:27
by smitch6
kool any news on the phone socks?????
i really want to have a go with them

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 20:29
by photoscape
took ten phone socks with me to a show in january worked really well and sold easily bms have some great products and are great to order from, just wish someone would stock all the products that i have ideas about lol

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 21:03
by smitch6
yes i had a good look thru their website today, can't wait for the phone socks
i think i might have a good order for various bits and i know the phone socks would go well also

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 15 Feb 2011, 19:22
by bms
The phone socks have proved popular, especially over Christmas. We should have these back again from mid April which seems ages away...

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 15 Feb 2011, 19:26
by smitch6
it does yes :( oh well as i keep being told patience is a virtue :)

Re: Rectangular Coasters

Posted: 18 Feb 2011, 14:48
by bms
The rectangular coasters are now in stock. Special 5% discount offered to first 10 orders of these online before the end of the month. Just use discount code 9FFC8 (no spaces) at the checkout.
http://www.printerowners.co.uk/sublimat ... oaster.htm