Plotter on loan or purchased? A guide for GSM entrepreneurs.
The alternative to Armour® is a plotter bought from a Chinese OEM (Mietubl, Teneth, My Devia) — €300–€900, plus shipping, customs, VAT, separate screen protector film. On paper, it seems like a once-and-for-all investment. In practice, operational differences make custody more profitable for most businesses. Here's the straightforward comparison.
| Armour® · cases | Plotter purchased (Chinese OEM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | 0 € | €300–€900 + shipping + customs + VAT |
| Film source | Included (weekly delivery) | You need to find separately |
| Model library | 14,000+ updated weekly | Depends on the manufacturer — often locked |
| Technical support | In Romanian, 24/7 | Factory ticket, English, time zones |
| Training | Video + on-site included | Self-service |
| Screen protector warranty | Covered by Armour | You manage returns |
| Withdrawal / Cancellation | Anytime, without penalties | You have the plotter — you have nowhere else to take it |
| Time to first client | ~48h (delivery + training) | 2–6 weeks |
If you do more than 20 applications per week in the first 6 months, the difference between custody and purchase is visible in both directions — cheaper to buy, but riskier if volume drops. Custody is the right option if you don't want to tie up your capital in a new piece of equipment.
Complete package, on consignment.
You receive the plotter and the Android application on concession. You only pay for the screen protectors used. You can return the package anytime, without penalties.
- 01 1 Armour Plotter
- 02 Screen protectors for test/training
- 03 Android App
- 04 Application Gel
- 05 Sprayer
- 06 Squeegee
- 07 Grid
- 08 Cutting Support
- 09 Warranty
- 10 Return Policy
- 11 Training video + on-site