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<blockquote data-quote="LoneRanger" data-source="post: 70840" data-attributes="member: 540903">I signed up for the classes to get my MECP cert about four days ago. I&#039;m supposed to be called about class placement between now and next saturday //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gifI am seriously considering opening an install and retail shop after I get my certification and a little more experience under my belt, and was wondering how much I&#039;d need for an initial investment. My uncle is a local real estate guru and owns an old service station I could probably rent at a decent price (he even mentioned letting me rent for a percentage of my gross profit for the first couple months!). I already have most of the tools needed for installs and a computer, but I was wondering what the cost of a few pieces of equiptment would run:A Linear-X DB meterA good CAD Box-building software suiteAn osciloscopeA professional grade multimeterI already have a pretty extensive tool kit: a few sets of standard and metric sockets (craftsman, of course), measuring tools, a nice soldering iron, several pairs of electricans wirestrippers and crimpers, a complete set of craftsman screwdrivers (including allen head and hex head) and my trusty old panel pullers. I also have an older craftsman table saw, a band saw, a router, a circular saw, a snap-on cordless drill set, an air compresser and a few impact wrenches. If there&#039;s anything else you could think of that I might need, let me know!Also, how much should I initially invest in demo items and in-stock product?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="LoneRanger, post: 70840, member: 540903"] I signed up for the classes to get my MECP cert about four days ago. I'm supposed to be called about class placement between now and next saturday [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif[/IMG] I am seriously considering opening an install and retail shop after I get my certification and a little more experience under my belt, and was wondering how much I'd need for an initial investment. My uncle is a local real estate guru and owns an old service station I could probably rent at a decent price (he even mentioned letting me rent for a percentage of my gross profit for the first couple months!). I already have most of the tools needed for installs and a computer, but I was wondering what the cost of a few pieces of equiptment would run: A Linear-X DB meter A good CAD Box-building software suite An osciloscope A professional grade multimeter I already have a pretty extensive tool kit: a few sets of standard and metric sockets (craftsman, of course), measuring tools, a nice soldering iron, several pairs of electricans wirestrippers and crimpers, a complete set of craftsman screwdrivers (including allen head and hex head) and my trusty old panel pullers. I also have an older craftsman table saw, a band saw, a router, a circular saw, a snap-on cordless drill set, an air compresser and a few impact wrenches. If there's anything else you could think of that I might need, let me know! Also, how much should I initially invest in demo items and in-stock product? [/QUOTE]

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