Yesterday a lovely donation from Beth B. put my zine in the black, with a positive balance of about $35 (some of it in Paypal) - not including the monies I am setting aside for donation to a local charity or worthy cause.* Here is what I am hoping to acquire before the next printing (January):
1. A printer, so I can make copies on my own (which also will help immensely with proofreading; proofreading a document on the computer is not nearly as effective although of course I do that as well). Ralph has a Dell 1720 he's recommending based on his experience in corporate life servicing one and a relatively low toner replacement charge. He tells me this will cost about $150 and the cartridge will last us four full printings at 200 sets each printing (I am nowhere near accomplishing 200 sets with this first issue).
2. A business licence. I think will cost between $35 to $50. I have a contact I will be calling Monday for help with this.
3. Envelopes! I am down to just a few. I'd like booklet-style 6 by 9's, on 100% post-consumer recycle if possible (this is starting to look not possible). Depending on who I go with, this is about $13 to $75. I'm not sure what I'll be doing for envelopes in the intirim.
4. 100% post-consumer paper for printing - which I may be able to get donated by Grays Harbor Paper, LP. I'm going to think positively and decide this will cost me $0.
5. Postage. I have a balance of six mailings. I send free mailings to any contributors or those in my "Thank You". Anyone else wanting a mailing has a suggested donation of $4 applied which covers S&H. I would be happy with 20 mailings (stamps) paid for - about $12 per issue.
I am not all gimmie gimmie, though! Based on my donations *I have $11.30 to donate to a charity or worthy cause. I have considered a few places for this money but I think I'm getting an idea.Labels: greenery, printing, wish list
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