Thermal Printer for Shipping - Question
 

Friends, I'm wondering whether anyone uses a thermal printer for shipping and has any recommendations. I've been shipping a lot of singles, and the inconvenience/cost of doing so via the post office is rough. Shipping larger items via UPS is prohibitively expensive. I'm thinking that the printer could pay for itself if I print postage from eBay or PayPal. Can I still get tracking information? Advice and ideas are appreciated. Sorry, I've never printed postage myself.

I know a lot of breakers that use paypal shipping or stamps.com and love it. Yes, you get tracking information.

[url]https://www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelWriter-Thermal-Printer-1755120/dp/B002M1LGJ4[/url]


I highly recommend this one. You can get a used one for less on eBay.

You don't need a thermal printer to print a shipping label.

[QUOTE=SaltyCracker;15651884][url]https://www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelWriter-Thermal-Printer-1755120/dp/B002M1LGJ4[/url]


I highly recommend this one. You can get a used one for less on eBay.[/QUOTE]

I have at times thought about upgrading from my 450 turbo to one of these but honestly the turbo works very well, just kind of limited as it cannot do return labels or non-GSP international

Yes, you absolutely want to get a thermal printer asap if you are selling any kind of quantity as the money you will save on postage will pay for the printer in little time, possibly a week depending on your volume.

I use a Dymo 450 turbo and buy aftermarket labels

The ease of use, automatic upload of tracking and shipping details, massive savings on postage, no longer waiting in lines at a post office... the benefits are staggering

Cost myself hundreds if not thousands by not employing the use of such a device for many years until coming to the realization that it was simply the way to go

[QUOTE=PumpnDumpling;15651954]Yes, you absolutely want to get a thermal printer asap if you are selling any kind of quantity as the money you will save on postage will pay for the printer in little time, possibly a week depending on your volume.

I use a Dymo 450 turbo and buy aftermarket labels

The ease of use, automatic upload of tracking and shipping details, massive savings on postage, no longer waiting in lines at a post office... the benefits are staggering

Cost myself hundreds if not thousands by not employing the use of such a device for many years until coming to the realization that it was simply the way to go[/QUOTE]

Really helpful, thank you.

When you say this saves $$... you mean labor?? I mean, the postage cost is the same, right (assuming you use the discounted eBay postage)? And vs printing on an inkjet and just taping it on, I can’t imagine the consumables are that much different in cost.

Now just slapping a sticker on a mailer does sound nice :)


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[QUOTE=PumpnDumpling;15651954]Yes, you absolutely want to get a thermal printer asap if you are selling any kind of quantity as the money you will save on postage will pay for the printer in little time, possibly a week depending on your volume.

I use a Dymo 450 turbo and buy aftermarket labels

The ease of use, automatic upload of tracking and shipping details, massive savings on postage, no longer waiting in lines at a post office... the benefits are staggering

Cost myself hundreds if not thousands by not employing the use of such a device for many years until coming to the realization that it was simply the way to go[/QUOTE]

The postal worker indicated that I'd still need to come into the office for them to scan a manifest. I have no idea what she was talking about. Does that sound right? I figured that I could simply pay through eBay/PayPal with tracking, print, adhere, and send.

The manifest she was referring to is only for bulk shipments, you cannot print it out if you print 1 label at a time

You have the option of printing the manifest from ebay or pp's bulk shipping page

If you use that option and print out the manifest the clerk scans the sheet and tracking for each item will indicate acceptance

You are in no way required to have the manifest but the clerk will not scan in more than x amount of your pre-paid packages if they do not feel like it

[QUOTE=Archimedes;15651991]The postal worker indicated that I'd still need to come into the office for them to scan a manifest. I have no idea what she was talking about. Does that sound right? I figured that I could simply pay through eBay/PayPal with tracking, print, adhere, and send.[/QUOTE]



I think they mean they still need to scan a pickup of the package, and the folks who come to your house to deliver mail aren’t equipped for that. I just swing by our local post office on off hours and there is usually no wait


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[QUOTE=PumpnDumpling;15652017]The manifest she was referring to is only for bulk shipments, you cannot print it out if you print 1 label at a time

You have the option of printing the manifest from ebay or pp's bulk shipping page

If you use that option and print out the manifest the clerk scans the sheet and tracking for each item will indicate acceptance

You are in no way required to have the manifest but the clerk will not scan in more than x amount of your pre-paid packages if they do not feel like it[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=pewe;15652019]I think they mean they still need to scan a pickup of the package, and the folks who come to your house to deliver mail aren’t equipped for that. I just swing by our local post office on off hours and there is usually no wait


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Thanks, guys. Are you suggesting that I should print and adhere the labels and then take the bubble mailers to the post office to be scanned? I'm not sure what constitutes "bulk," but I usually don't ship more than 20 at a time. I want to print all the labels and affix them, so it seems like the manifest thing is not an option. Really appreciate the insight.

Pewe, do you use a thermal printer?

[QUOTE=pewe;15651987]When you say this saves $$... you mean labor?? I mean, the postage cost is the same, right (assuming you use the discounted eBay postage)? And vs printing on an inkjet and just taping it on, I can’t imagine the consumables are that much different in cost.

Now just slapping a sticker on a mailer does sound nice :)


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Honestly have not crunched the numbers but feel if you equate time to money that there is no way this thing does not save you $ :)

Although when i think about it, the money i put towards aftermarket labels seems roughly on par if not a bit less than what i was spending on ink refills

OP stated he has never printed his own postage so the savings i was initially referring to were that of simply using ebay's shipping discount

[QUOTE=pewe;15651987]When you say this saves $$... you mean labor?? I mean, the postage cost is the same, right (assuming you use the discounted eBay postage)? And vs printing on an inkjet and just taping it on, I can’t imagine the consumables are that much different in cost.

Now just slapping a sticker on a mailer does sound nice :)


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I have NOT used the discounted eBay postage, because I don't have a printer. I was thinking I could do this on my own with a scale and thermal printer and save money using the discount. Not to mention the inconvenience.

[QUOTE=Archimedes;15652048]I have NOT used the discounted eBay postage, because I don't have a printer. I was thinking I could do this on my own with a scale and thermal printer and save money using the discount. Not to mention the inconvenience.[/QUOTE]



Ahhh! Then this makes total sense :)


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[QUOTE=Archimedes;15652033]Thanks, guys. Are you suggesting that I should print and adhere the labels and then take the bubble mailers to the post office to be scanned? I'm not sure what constitutes "bulk," but I usually don't ship more than 20 at a time. I want to print all the labels and affix them, so it seems like the manifest thing is not an option. Really appreciate the insight.

Pewe, do you use a thermal printer?[/QUOTE]

The labels come out and are applied to the packages in either case

If shipping using the bulk option they all come out at once and you have the option to print out a separate shipping manifest (likely on your inkjet and not the thermal) the clerk can scan so they do not have to scan each and every one

I use Zebra thermal printers almost exclusively for shipping labels at home and my distribution warehouse. Before we started getting brand new shiny ones every year from FedEx I would just purchase the refurbished ones form amazon or wherever and I've yet to have an issue with any of them. They seem built to last, at least the older ones I have and used (ZP450,505,550, etc).

At home I use the ZP450. For smaller and other types of labels, I use a Rollo printer, but the ZP450 (adjustable label size) can be used as well, I just don't like to switch. The Rollo printer can also be used for any other type of labels including shipping labels but these seem to ware down much faster than the Zebra and I don't really recommend for higher volume.

I'm sure the dynamo's are fine, I've never used them. Any type of thermal printer should work as long as it can handle the label types you want to use and volume. If you are currently printing and taping paper labels, you should do this right away, the time savings alone will be worth it.

You can also get free labels from FedEx (and probably from UPS) but at some point they expect you to show some volume for the supplies they are sending you.

As for the packages, I take them to my post office, anywhere from 1-45 every other day or so. My post office has a dedicated scanner person so I'm usually not there long.

[QUOTE=pewe;15652058]Ahhh! Then this makes total sense :)


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[QUOTE=PumpnDumpling;15652092]The labels come out and are applied to the packages in either case

If shipping using the bulk option they all come out at once and you have the option to print out a separate shipping manifest (likely on your inkjet and not the thermal) the clerk can scan so they do not have to scan each and every one[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=80pc;15652126]I use Zebra thermal printers almost exclusively for shipping labels at home and my distribution warehouse. Before we started getting brand new shiny ones every year from FedEx I would just purchase the refurbished ones form amazon or wherever and I've yet to have an issue with any of them. They seem built to last, at least the older ones I have and used (ZP450,505,550, etc).

At home I use the ZP450. For smaller and other types of labels, I use a Rollo printer, but the ZP450 (adjustable label size) can be used as well, I just don't like to switch. The Rollo printer can also be used for any other type of labels including shipping labels but these seem to ware down much faster than the Zebra and I don't really recommend for higher volume.

I'm sure the dynamo's are fine, I've never used them. Any type of thermal printer should work as long as it can handle the label types you want to use and volume. If you are currently printing and taping paper labels, you should do this right away, the time savings alone will be worth it.

You can also get free labels from FedEx (and probably from UPS) but at some point they expect you to show some volume for the supplies they are sending you.

As for the packages, I take them to my post office, anywhere from 1-45 every other day or so. My post office has a dedicated scanner person so I'm usually not there long.[/QUOTE]

Very helpful, guys. Thanks for sharing the insight.

Didn't read the thread but Dymo 4xl printer. Won't regret it. And you can make it wireless if you run it directly thru your router/modem vs. your computer.

Adding: Never having to buy ink cartridges, running out or having to reorder it again plus peel and stick labels? Saves money in multiple different ways.

The request for pickup helps but is not required. That clerk is just lazy and doesn’t want to scan your packages. What PO is it? Maybe they need a secret shopper to stop in.

Yes.

Thermal printers are the greatest. You will save sooo much money. I've used one for years. Back in November my old computer kept giving me the blue screen of death. Only way to fix it... I had to reformat the computer back to factory settings. My thermal printer would not work with Windows 7. For 3 months I had to take everything to the PO. I worked nights so I'd just take them to the kiosk at 5:30 AM. Twice when I'd walk in a homeless person was inside the building trying to stay warm. Of course the thought goes through ur head.... what do I do if they try to do something? They didn't and a few weeks ago I bought a new computer... my thermal works!! :D

I looked things up....

Kiosk price $3.66-$4.05.... PayPal price $2.76

The labels I use... 99019... 3 rolls of 150 - $12.78 dlvd. Cheaper the more you buy. How many ink cartridges would you have to buy to ship 400+ packages? Paper and tape or self adhesive printer sheets. The sheets alone are $11 for 200... so that's $22 just for 400 sheets.

You can drop off ur packages in any Blue USPS mailbox and they will scan them. You don't have to take them to the actual post office. Unless you have a ton. 5-10 just drop off in Blue mailbox.

The savings on PayPal postage alone will pay for the printer in no time.

I bought an hp inkjet printer with instant ink. You pay monthly and they send you ink refills for free. You always have a backup and your printer senses when you change your cartridges and hp see as a new one. It's 5 or 10 dollars a month depending how much you print. If you don't print a lot it rolls over to the next month. I buy self stick labels on Ebay. 500 sheets or 1000 labels for about 30 bucks. So 3 cents per label. I use PayPal to buy postage. 1 to 4 ounces first class is between $2.66 and $3.09 depending on zone. Post office is between $3.66 and 4 something. And its bluetooth so I can print wirelessly from my laptop. Oh, and I got it on sale for $50 from Staples and it does scans and copies

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[QUOTE=Ferg1945;15653532]Yes.

Thermal printers are the greatest. You will save sooo much money. I've used one for years. Back in November my old computer kept giving me the blue screen of death. Only way to fix it... I had to reformat the computer back to factory settings. My thermal printer would not work with Windows 7. For 3 months I had to take everything to the PO. I worked nights so I'd just take them to the kiosk at 5:30 AM. Twice when I'd walk in a homeless person was inside the building trying to stay warm. Of course the thought goes through ur head.... what do I do if they try to do something? They didn't and a few weeks ago I bought a new computer... my thermal works!! :D

I looked things up....

Kiosk price $3.66-$4.05.... PayPal price $2.76

The labels I use... 99019... 3 rolls of 150 - $12.78 dlvd. Cheaper the more you buy. How many ink cartridges would you have to buy to ship 400+ packages? Paper and tape or self adhesive printer sheets. The sheets alone are $11 for 200... so that's $22 just for 400 sheets.

You can drop off ur packages in any Blue USPS mailbox and they will scan them. You don't have to take them to the actual post office. Unless you have a ton. 5-10 just drop off in Blue mailbox.

The savings on PayPal postage alone will pay for the printer in no time.[/QUOTE]

This is great. What kind of printer do you use?

What happens if an inkjet printed label gets the taddest bit wet in the wrong spot(s)? :D

Thermal printers are a game changer and life saver!

No more buying ink, use WAY less tape, no more buying paper. Plus all the time you save is a game changer!

I use a Dymo 4xl label writer. At the time it was about the only one I could find that was super compatible with a Mac. I am sure things have changed since then but it is still working wonderfully so I stick with it.

[QUOTE=Archimedes;15653712]This is great. What kind of printer do you use?[/QUOTE]

Mine is super old.... DYMO LabelWriter 400 Turbo. Now that I have a new computer... I will buy a 4XL in the coming weeks.

Yeah I drop packages at the PO in the mail slot same place I’d do a PWE and it’s never been an issue. Tracking updates quickly, etc. There is a sign about not dropping off anything over 13oz so I take hobby boxes, etc. to the counter for them to scan. I’m not super high volume though, on a good day I’m shipping 10 things and usually it’s 1-2 at once.

I have one of the brother label printers that does 2x7 labels through PayPal/eBay. Can’t do UPS/FedEx but do have some inkjet labels on hand for those when they come up. Got the printer open box on Amazon for like 40 bucks. Didn’t do a super large amount of math on it but not having to reformat labels to print on the 4 per sheet inkjet thing and buy $40 ink cartridges in addition to the cost of the sheet labels made it an easy buy.

I use a Brother QL-700. It's worth it.

While you wait for whatever printer you buy, you can print/cut/tape your labels. Pro is it saves money, con is it takes time.

It's interesting. The Dymo 4XL gets split reviews on Amazon. Lots of 5-star reviews and lots of 1-star reviews.

What are the 1 stars saying? That it isn't wireless?

[QUOTE=amex;15653882]What are the 1 stars saying? That it isn't wireless?[/QUOTE]

That it's really tough to get it to work properly.

There's a youtube video that shows how & worked flawlessly. I was pissed initially too bc it did say "wireless" but it's in the fine print that it has to be connected thru your modem/router and not your computer.

Thermal printers are great. I'd be interested to know the cost factor difference between it and a traditional inkjet assuming you can be market saavy.


I've been using a Canon Pro-100 (70 bucks after rebates with free poster paper) with aftermarket ink tank refill kit (100 bucks) that has lasted me over 2 years and I still have about half the refill tanks left. I print all my postage directly onto Amazon brand Legal sized self adhesive labels. 2 per page...dirt cheap. But thermal sure seems attractive.

Plus 1 for the Dymo 450 Turbo.

Buy labels in bulk at houselabels.com. Be careful buying cheap labels on eBay or the web as some don't work properly, but I can attest that I've used houselabels.com labels for years with no issues.

[QUOTE=ninjacookies;15653972]Thermal printers are great. I'd be interested to know the cost factor difference between it and a traditional inkjet assuming you can be market saavy.


I've been using a Canon Pro-100 (70 bucks after rebates with free poster paper) with aftermarket ink tank refill kit (100 bucks) that has lasted me over 2 years and I still have about half the refill tanks left. I print all my postage directly onto Amazon brand Legal sized self adhesive labels. 2 per page...dirt cheap. But thermal sure seems attractive.[/QUOTE]

Figure out how much you pay per label and compare it to the thermal label options at houselabels.com. I don't know how many labels you've printed in two years to do that ink math, but you should be able to figure out which would work better for you. A 450 Turbo is around $85 on Amazon. Here are the specific [URL="https://www.houselabels.com/dymo-99019-3"]labels[/URL] I use with it, they can be purchased in bulk.

Anyone have any experience with the Arkscan 2054A?

Zebra 450 - its the only way to go! You can get one with 1000 labels for around 130. Takes 2 seconds to print a packing slip and label. You can buy the labels in bulk. On higher value packages I tape over the address, the rest I just stick it on the mailer or box.

Marking for later...........

Dymo 4xl which requires zero ink, ever. Peel & stick labels right at .02 each. Prints in under a second. No tape needed. No reloading half used sheets back through.

[url]https://www.amazon.com/Shipping-Labels-1744907-Compatible-Rolls/dp/B01H58RABQ/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=dynamo+4xl+labels&qid=1584314508&sr=8-13[/url]

[QUOTE=rwperu34;15653774]I use a Brother QL-700. It's worth it.

While you wait for whatever printer you buy, you can print/cut/tape your labels. Pro is it saves money, con is it takes time.[/QUOTE]

Recommend this as well. Been using it for years.

[QUOTE=SleeperCards;15654014]Plus 1 for the Dymo 450 Turbo.

Buy labels in bulk at houselabels.com. Be careful buying cheap labels on eBay or the web as some don't work properly, but I can attest that I've used houselabels.com labels for years with no issues.[/QUOTE]

Yes.... houselabels is who I buy from as well. They sell via eBay as well. I usually buy 3 at a time and they last me forever.

If you use Rollo or the Brother thermal printers you can get the thermal labels for free from UPS as long as you have an account. Dymo 4xl thermal labels you can get for cheap on amazon/ebay.

Just bought a Dymo 4XL. Thanks all for the recommendations.

Use a Zebra GC420. For shipping labels, pirateship is great and no cost to use.

I'll probably go with a Rollo. Gave serious consideration to the Dymo 4XL and Arkscan. The Zebras look great but are expensive.

I never thought I needed a thermal printer until reading this. I always went half sheet on my normal printer. Works fine but is a bit tedious and not the cheapest option (laser toner, labels). I pulled the trigger on a 4XL and some labels today.

[QUOTE=D-Lite;15660612]I never thought I needed a thermal printer until reading this. I always went half sheet on my normal printer. Works fine but is a bit tedious and not the cheapest option (laser toner, labels). I pulled the trigger on a 4XL and some labels today.[/QUOTE]

It really is a game changer. It's hard to convince anyone by simply talking about it. I remember when I finally got mine up and running and just laughed at myself for previously wasting all that time, money and headaches of running out of ink and reloading half sheets. Couldn't get me to switch back to any inkjet.

I got a Rollo, I really like it. Some initial start up stuff, such as adjusting printing size, adding printers. The only slight annoying part is you need to download each label as PDF and crop it --- for some reason on my PC, Adobe tries to make you PAY to crop, so I need to have like 3 extra steps to print a label. If I use my mac, I can crop from my native application and it takes like 3 seconds.

500 labels is 20 bucks on amazon --- prints perfect labels in seconds, so long as you know how to crop a PDF file.

[QUOTE=Glebe;15661174]I got a Rollo, I really like it. Some initial start up stuff, such as adjusting printing size, adding printers. The only slight annoying part is you need to download each label as PDF and crop it --- for some reason on my PC, Adobe tries to make you PAY to crop, so I need to have like 3 extra steps to print a label. If I use my mac, I can crop from my native application and it takes like 3 seconds.

500 labels is 20 bucks on amazon --- prints perfect labels in seconds, so long as you know how to crop a PDF file.[/QUOTE]

That's really annoying. Hope I don't run into that issue.

I’ve had a Dymo4xl for my business since 2017. Going on my second one now. When it works it’s great but once in awhile the labels will get stuck and I’ll have to manually pull it out. But I also use generic labels to save money. Not sure if using Dymo labels would be different.

[QUOTE=Archimedes;15661257]That's really annoying. Hope I don't run into that issue.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately, it seems to be the native sizing of what these companies make their print pages -- I am also a collector of old T shirts and happen to sell on etsy/depop --- along side of ebay and paypal, they all force their label pages to take the entire page. Idk why you can't just have an option to download a label 4x6 so printing would be easier... maybe in the future.

I have a Brother one and I think it was half off on Black Friday. No brainer. No ink to buy, no tape, tracking number uploads immediately. Even if you are a small seller like me, it is worth it. I used to be a whiz on the USPS kiosk and then it changed and it took way longer when it worked, not to mention waiting. I can drop and go now.

Can you print smaller labels off of the Dymo 4XL or is it just the large shipping labels?

For example, if I wanted to print something smaller to label some of the shelves in my safe could I do that?

This is what I bought

[url]https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zebra-ZP450-Direct-Thermal-Label-Barcode-Printer-W-USB-1000-Shipping-Labels/262861315643?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649[/url]

[URL="https://www.target.com/p/dymo-labelwriter-4xl-label-printer/-/A-78015938"]https://www.target.com/p/dymo-labelwriter-4xl-label-printer/-/A-78015938[/URL]

What am I missing here? Why does it say $9.99?

[QUOTE=BALxORIOLESx;15661918][URL="https://www.target.com/p/dymo-labelwriter-4xl-label-printer/-/A-78015938"]https://www.target.com/p/dymo-labelwriter-4xl-label-printer/-/A-78015938[/URL]

What am I missing here? Why does it say $9.99?[/QUOTE]

Not sure but I just ordered two at my target for pickup. Thanks for posting the link

It won't let me do an order pickup?

[QUOTE=BALxORIOLESx;15661990]It won't let me do an order pickup?[/QUOTE]

My local target was the only one writhing 50 miles that had then for pickup every other store said in stock but in store purchase only

[QUOTE=silverandblack;15662038]My local target was the only one writhing 50 miles that had then for pickup every other store said in stock but in store purchase only[/QUOTE]

I got a couple too. Be interesting to see how this turns out or what we even get lmao.

[QUOTE=BALxORIOLESx;15662083]I got a couple too. Be interesting to see how this turns out or what we even get lmao.[/QUOTE]

I just bought 2 also. Have no idea what to expect.

[QUOTE=Archimedes;15662141]I just bought 2 also. Have no idea what to expect.[/QUOTE]

The description says it includes 220 labels (one roll), estimated ship weight is only .5 lb. I'd assume it's just the paper. Hope for your sake it isn't though.

[QUOTE=BALxORIOLESx;15661908]Can you print smaller labels off of the Dymo 4XL or is it just the large shipping labels?

For example, if I wanted to print something smaller to label some of the shelves in my safe could I do that?[/QUOTE]

You can print smaller labels in two ways.

1st: buy smaller labels and then select the correct stock number/size.

2nd: leave it on the 4x6 stock size and hit the "custom" button above the "print" button. change it to 80 vs 100. then print and cut off the excess. this option seems difficult, but super easy.

[QUOTE=bennycards;15661719]I’ve had a Dymo4xl for my business since 2017. Going on my second one now. When it works it’s great but once in awhile the labels will get stuck and I’ll have to manually pull it out. But I also use generic labels to save money. Not sure if using Dymo labels would be different.[/QUOTE]

You can press and hold the button on the front to reset the feeder and spit out any offset labels. You can also flip the lid and press and hold that little button on the right and spit it out in reverse.

[QUOTE=BALxORIOLESx;15661918][URL="https://www.target.com/p/dymo-labelwriter-4xl-label-printer/-/A-78015938"]https://www.target.com/p/dymo-labelwriter-4xl-label-printer/-/A-78015938[/URL]

What am I missing here? Why does it say $9.99?[/QUOTE]

Thank you for this. Rolling the dice as it's definitely worth rolling the dice for a back up!

Lots of pro tips here, thanks amex.

Looking forward to putting this in play... whenever it's safe to sell again.

[QUOTE=amex;15662305]Thank you for this. Rolling the dice as it's definitely worth rolling the dice for a back up![/QUOTE]

Don’t bother I just went to pick mine up and they are labels. I argued with them for 10 minutes. The listing clearly says printer but they weren’t hearing it.

[QUOTE=silverandblack;15662556]Don’t bother I just went to pick mine up and they are labels. I argued with them for 10 minutes. The listing clearly says printer but they weren’t hearing it.[/QUOTE]

Too late. Guess I'll be getting exchanging it for a Heritage box. Had to try. My wife was on Amazon one day and they had nice 12 piece set of outdoor furniture for .01. Delivered. I mean the glass table, umbrella, chairs, bench, the whole 9 yards. She ordered it, thinking what the heck. 2 days later it arrived. Found out later that the seller was paid insurance on a dropped/damaged container (not everything in it was damaged though) and either they or the insurance company legally had to blow them out. Looked a week later and found that exact same set listed for $2499.99. Makes the grilling and beer taste a little better each time we are out there!

[QUOTE=silverandblack;15662556]Don’t bother I just went to pick mine up and they are labels. I argued with them for 10 minutes. The listing clearly says printer but they weren’t hearing it.[/QUOTE]

Yep. Same for the Target here in NC. Lady was rude. Showed her the picture and everything. Cancelled my orders.

[QUOTE=D-Lite;15662416]Lots of pro tips here, thanks amex.

Looking forward to putting this in play... whenever it's safe to sell again.[/QUOTE]

No problem! At least the down period gives you time to get it set up, tinker with it and get the kinks out.

[QUOTE=BALxORIOLESx;15662647]Yep. Same for the Target here in NC. Lady was rude. Showed her the picture and everything. Cancelled my orders.[/QUOTE]

Yeah the guy here wasn’t that nice either. I mean it clearly says printer and not labels

[QUOTE=silverandblack;15662694]Yeah the guy here wasn’t that nice either. I mean it clearly says printer and not labels[/QUOTE]

I know. And would put up 1 solid defense myself, but wouldn't get too worked up about it. It clearly was a mistake.

You guys are seriously upset they didn't sell you a $100+ printer for $10... and argued with them about it? Lmao.. cmon.

[QUOTE=Glebe;15664199]You guys are seriously upset they didn't sell you a $100+ printer for $10... and argued with them about it? Lmao.. cmon.[/QUOTE]

If Target advertised 18 Update at $1 per hanger and when you got there, they offered you an empty wrapper, would that not be annoying?

[QUOTE=Archimedes;15664221]If Target advertised 18 Update at $1 per hanger and when you got there, they offered you an empty wrapper, would that not be annoying?[/QUOTE]

1st of all "an empty wrapper"? But I get your point. And most definitely. But if we are playing the what if game.

What if you bought $5 in cards and handed them a $20. The cashier handed you $95 back in change mistakenly thinking you gave her a hundred. Would you walk out with the extra $80?

[QUOTE=amex;15664245]1st of all "an empty wrapper"? But I get your point. And most definitely. But if we are playing the what if game.

What if you bought $5 in cards and handed them a $20. The cashier handed you $95 back in change mistakenly thinking you gave her a hundred. Would you walk out with the extra $80?[/QUOTE]

No. This happens to me in one form or another at least five times every spring.