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FREE WRAPPING COURSE??

Posted by Stephen Ingham on 31 January 2007 at 23:31

Hi all, just a quick question regarding the free wrapping courses that PrintMax were offering at the end of last year.

We attended one of their road shows and was promised a place on a free wrapping course, "dates to be arranged" we were told.

The sales rep chased me for a while trying to get me to cash in my roland versacamm for a cadet, but since we told him it wasn’t gunna happen at the moment he no longer returns my call.

I have sent him numerous emails enquiring about the wrapping course but he dunt answer…

Has anyone actually been on one of these "free" courses??

If he doesn’t respond soon im gunna start "shouting" and he aint gunna like what i have to say……..

cheers
stephen

Chris Wool replied 18 years, 11 months ago 7 Members · 23 Replies
23 Replies

Peter Normington

Member
31 January 2007 at 23:41

Same thing Steven, I attended the roadshow, and even though I bought a mimaki, was assured ( have an email to verify)the course was still available, unfortunately, booked up for a long time in the future. all I can say, bad sales pitch, you get nowt for nowt , and B&P didn’t get my vote,
They didn’t even mention the free wrapping course at the roadshow.

Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
31 January 2007 at 23:46

hi peter, so you actually bought a machine from them and you still aint got a place??

its a disgrace…………

cheers
stephen
Peter Normington

Member
31 January 2007 at 23:51

No
I bought a Mimaki,

Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
31 January 2007 at 23:53

sorry peter, i miss understood..i thought you meant you bought a machine from them through the roadshow.

ste
Peter Normington

Member
1 February 2007 at 00:01

the point is Steven, as you point out, they did offer a one day wrap course, if you attended the roadshow, that was the condition, not that you bought a machine, anyway, I still have the chance to book the course, doubt if I will though,

I felt that the offer was not really a genuine one,

any one been on the course without a purchase?

Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
1 February 2007 at 00:10

so are you actually saying that you have the option to still book a place??

ste
Peter Normington

Member
1 February 2007 at 00:13

Yes, but as I said, the spaces are booked up for the foreseeable future
Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
1 February 2007 at 00:16

is that just a way of putting you off do you think??

ste
Peter Normington

Member
1 February 2007 at 00:27

I would rather not comment just now, would like to see if others have comments to make.

Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
1 February 2007 at 09:43

I have just spoken to B&P and they tell me that Febuary is booked up but there are places available March onwards..so why are they not honouring their offer?????

I think a quick email to BBCs Watchdog may be called for..

ste
Peter Normington

Member
1 February 2007 at 10:06

Ste
have you asked them to actually book you on a course?
Peter
Peter Shaw

Member
1 February 2007 at 11:49

If its the B & P course I went on (and paid for), I wouldn’t rush!!!

Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
1 February 2007 at 13:30

hi peter, thanks for the contribution, was it not very good then??

ste
Peter Shaw

Member
1 February 2007 at 16:58

I was disappointed with the course. It was basic wrapping and covered that OK if you just want to lay a patterned print on a motor. The instructor suggested that was all you need as any text would be cut vinyl stuck on the top. As we all know that’s not the case with most wraps that you see. I think that aligning pieces across panels, joins and leveling text etc are the difficult bits. These were not covered. The buffet lunch was crap too!!

Peter
Stephen Ingham

Member
1 February 2007 at 20:21

cheers for that peter.

has anyone else experienced it i wonder, would be interested in any views and comments.

ste
Karl Williams

Member
3 February 2007 at 16:46

I would presume this offer was meant for people actually buying a machine from them. I would also presume they have fucked up like hoover did years ago. I don’t think you’ll ever see your course mate.
If the offer was to train you with or without a purchase then you do have a legal stance on your side.
Peter Normington

Member
3 February 2007 at 19:14

Karl it was only for the introductory one day course, and was if you attended the sales Roadshow, I have it confirmed in writing that I can book the course. but to be honest I dont think I need to. I was just asking for comments as was Ste from others who had attended the Roadshow and if they had successfully booked the course.

Peter
Karl Williams

Member
4 February 2007 at 15:13

I know what you are saying pete. This was my comment. The fact is many firms come up with crazy ideas and then don’t honour them. Personally I don’t beleive in the word free. Nothing is for free.
Just my opinion! 😎
Bill Hughes

Member
4 February 2007 at 15:31

Does anyone know of a decent PAID wrapping course I have been looking for a while now but every lead ends in a blank
thanks Bill
Stephen Ingham

Member
4 February 2007 at 15:37

hi all, my man at europoint says they are planning on running a couple, but has been delayed due to no suitably heated accomodation..and the guys who run the courses are very particular.

cheers
ste
autosign

Member
4 February 2007 at 17:59

I think the Avery course is meant to be good, but it’s often booked up quickly. Just make sure you do one where they wrap vans as they are the harder to do than cars and will likely be the jobs you get asked to do.
Peter Normington

Member
4 February 2007 at 21:11

Ive heard good comments about graphityps courses, run by adwraps I believe.

Peter
Chris Wool

Member
4 February 2007 at 21:32

my lad went to spandex for a day which cost £100 plus a load of points.
it covered most of the tricky bits and hands on training, and has been very helpful for us both.

chris