Advice Needed

[LOU]

Hi Guys,

I have been in and out the last couple of months but things have been seriously busy.

I have a question I would like to ask you guys, if it considered marketing or misuse of the forum please remove my post.

I have an opportunity to purchase machines that can manufacture soft plastic lures. I am seriously considering this offer but I would like to know what the going rates are for these machines in the US, have any of you ever done an enquiry on the matter? Who supplies these machines in the states?
Are the commonly available?

And then my second part of my question, do you guys believe that there is room for another supplier of soft plastic lures? Locally the machines can justify a small amount of production time, but to really go all out I would need to export to the US. This could mean that my prices would be a little lower but would any of you have a problem purchasing a imported product or are your current loyalties to the famous brands so strong that you would not consider purchasing another brand of soft plastic lure.

I would greatly value anyone’s honest feedback on this matter.

Thanks in advance.