[Luke H]

Originally Posted by Neibelungen

Think it really depends on what you are prepared to pay.
The technology and skills are still exactly the same, just more automated.

Often earlier dies will be better, simply because the speed of production was slower, so a poor striking might be redone. Also your impact method in a drop press is different to the slow squeeze of a hydraulic press so you can get deeper strikes. If you compare edwardian striking to earlier victorian the are generally shallower.

A badge out of Asia is around the $1-2 mark.. say £1.50 to £2.00 and less if you ordered a 1,000 or more. You can be be down to 75p. Doesn't take much to recoup your expenses if you can reach a global market these days.
It's likely that your postage costs will be almost as significant as your badge costs.

Thanks button.

Originally Posted by magpie

ALex, I've seen twice in the past 2 weeks that badgeman has been put inside, so perhaps people are beginning to do something.

Good news!