Making a living

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Shelleymariex
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Making a living

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Hi All,

Very new to the laser cutting game, but I am currently in the process of making little wooden invitations etc, haven't put anything on a website or advertised to sell just yet as I'm still working on it, however I was just curious as to how many people make either a living/good income from selling what they make? Or am I just being too optimistic that it'll really take off? :lol:

Got to dream big right?
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It's not impossible but the market is becoming flooded so greater competition. I would say laser alone would not be enough depending how much you would need to cover your overheads and then live on ;)

Couple of us here tipped out toes in the water with the 3020 and have now grown into larger machines.

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Dave
Using two LS3060's and an ex 3020 user
Please note I am not employed by HPC, any advice or recomendations I give are based on my own experience and are not necessarily the same as HPC's. First point of contact on any hardware issues should be with HPC
Shelleymariex
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I have noticed on Etsy and other websites that there is a lot of people doing it now!

Maybe I will concentrate on making my money back for the machine then look into upgrading ;)
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There may be a good living to be made if you can find a niche, something original that nobody else is doing. Don't be afraid to experiment. If you find it, then trade on the novelty factor for a while, enjoy the ' never seen that before ' comments while you can. Unfortunately, the more successful you are seen to be, then the sooner others will copy !
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Post by Lightnin »

I'll just add, that if you want it to pay well, you have to work hard !
It's just like any other business . it will be more work than a proper job (to make the same money) , but hopefully more enjoyable.
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