Hi!
I totally agree that local shops are usualy not very cost efficient. However IMHO
first time
publisher should not try to do all things at once ( print product, do it most cost
efficient way,
solve related logistics and warehousing problems). Even if they will get lower margin
on first
product, they will get *vast* learning experience in the process and do better on next
one. But
trying to keep too many balls in the air could be really hard and depressing for
person who just
entering this business.
- Max
----- Original Message -----
From: John Nephew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: [ogf-d20-l] Would-be d20 authors?
> A small counterpoint:
>
> > Local small print shop will be happy to run this job for you.
>
> I strongly recommend that would-be publishers look outside their local area
> for printers who specialize in short run book printing. In my experience,
> most local printers are not very competitive on price for the kinds of
> things
