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BONUS EPISODE: Buyer Beware: What Happens When You Purchase Cheap Equipment
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Why we picked it
Tempted by a low-priced press, printer or machine? This short bonus episode looks at what can go wrong when a decorating business buys cheap equipment, the red flags to watch for, and how to research a purchase before you commit. Worth 20 minutes before you spend on any new machine.
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