True that flatbed printing, cnc carving, digital printing can all be farmed out. But with a flatbed printer in my shop I save money because I could keep it running at least 4 hours a day. I think if i buy the fancy machine it will pay for itself in about 2 years or less.

Lets not forget about all the last minute stuff. the faster you respond and get the sign in the customers hands the better.

Same day signs are coming and it will be a premium price in my shop. cant get that kind of turnaround from a 2 day shipper. I like to have the new toy that will make me money

Dave