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I want a label maker. Is there a "better" one...or are they all the same? I know Michaels sells one.....I could use a coupon and save some money. But would one from an office store be better?
I'd look into how easy it is to get the replacement tapes, and go with that . I got my Brother one no problem, but I can only get the tapes mail-order which adds to the expense.
I have two of the electronic Dymo Letratag printers. I love these for labeling all my drawers and shelves. The tape runs between $7.00 and $8.00 per roll even at walmart.
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I too have a Brother P touch. I have had it for many years, but the tapes are pretty spendy. Check the cost of tape before buying! I love mine tho, it has the full alphabet and all the symbols you need.
I have a Brother P-Touch and can get the refills at Staples and I have a Dymo Letratag and get the refills for that one at Wal-Mart...Neither of the refills are cheap, but it is so worth it's cost for the perfect labels you can do!
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The office supply stores sometimes run nice specials on label makers. I picked up a Brother P-Touch at Staples during a sale. To give you an idea on pricing, back in October, Staples had promotions on two models: one regularly $49.99 for $14.99 and another regularly $99.99 for $39.99. They currently have a couple of P-Touch models on sale: one regularly $49.99 for $29.99 and another regularly $29.99 for $9.99. (I haven't used either of the ones currently on special.)
I suspect it's like selling discounted printers and making a profit on the ink cartridges. With labelers, it's a way to sell refill tapes. I've been ordering the refills through Amazon.
Ii picked up p-touch at a Black Friday sale a couple of years ago. I have to really think about where I want my labels before I use the machine, refills are a bit pricey. But it's been worth it.
I've had my Brother P-Touch for about 10 years now and I absolutely Love it! My Staples has the replacement cartridges, so it's not a problem for me! Good Luck!!!
The Brother P-Touch line has acid-free TZ tapes. They are about 1/2" wide and print either black text on clear tape or black text on white tape. I haven't tried them yet. Maybe someone else will know about other brands.
I have a Brother "P" touch that I have had for a few years. I purchased it at Office Max. Just love it!
Here too, you can get tape refills online as well. Have to say it was one of the best non crafting items I have purchased, without the labels not sure I could find anything in my area : )
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I have a pink P-Touch that was on sale for @ $10. Get my refills at Staples-there is one really close to my house. Buy the refills when they are on sale.(i.e. tax time, first of the year when people decide to get organized, etc.)
I have really made good use of this investment. I label all my embossing folder and punches. (Don't know why the manufacturers don't do this on their various products in case you want to make a duplicate at a later date.) Use it to note the size of paper needed to make a die cut. (stick this information on the side of my Sizzix dies) My refills last quite awhile. I have had my 'P' for over 3 yrs and have only replaced the tape twice.
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