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oldest customer 'trick' in the book. the way i have always dealt with it is something like this... customer "i've got a fleet of 10 trucks to letter how much of a discount will you give me" me "i'll letter the first 9 at full price and do the 10th for free" i can not count how many times...

i bought a younger cousin a plotter about 12 yrs ago while he was in college (he had worked with me occasionally in high school) he made great side beer money doing banners, fraternity sorority stuff, etc. so even if this is not the career path your son wants to take in life he may want to...

regarding hiding the seam with pvc post sleeves, just make a band say 4 or 6 inches that overlaps the seam if the school has two colors paint the post one color and the band the other or just paint the band the same color as the post..if they are all at the same height it will look like you...

i have multiple clients that are looking to purchase flatbeds that are asking questions regarding cet so i am starting to research them and will share my opinions shortly. i am impressed with what i have found on the internet but i want to see it all with my own eyes before i make a...

i've got to agree with the comments about this seeming much more difficult than it needs to be for the end result. galvanized posts would be the first thing i looked at or a post and sleeve as mentioned and if i wanted or needed something custom you can always have custom sleeves made similar...

i have worked with the majority of the franchises in various capacities, with one franchise we helped them to create a manual documenting the process from initial contact with a client through the ordering process into the production job process, delivery or installation, billing procedure and...

the first and easiest thing to do is to ask your happy clients for referals, you have a much better chance of making contact with a potential new client from a referal than a cold call. when you hand your client their sign and they hand you the 50% they owe you (because you are getting a...

you are an interesting man 'bob'... lots of great explanations but bob takes the cake. mine, obviously my name i have encountered so many ppl in the sign industy over the last 20+ years and figured that if they stumble upon this site they will recognize me because i doubt many would with a...

when i was a young man in college i was living in a dumpy apartment building..one night i was up really late studying and enjoying another beer and out of the corner of my eye i saw something move...i couldn't see what it was but new i saw something so i sat there patiently for a good hour...

i'm curious what issues you have had with the mimaki? typically they are reliable workhorses. your shop definitely would put any equipment you bring in through it's paces so it would be interesting to hear what you experienced.

not sure why winplot is not working for you, you may just need to find a correct version for the age of your computer and equipment. you used to be able to download a fully functioning trial of co-cut for 30days and i am pretty certain it is still available. regardless it is probably your...

my first choice would be a summa. great machines, great customer service (if you need it) i know many users who have never needed to utilize customer service. if you are going with tangential cutting, i would be asking some pointed questions these are the only summa plotters that i have heard...

Arlo you are a stand up man who is always willing to share your knowledge with anyone on any topic. if you do reach a point that you need help, speak up, there are many people here who will help...and as mentioned with the size of this community it can be done without a huge impact to any one...

i am thinking we are way overdue for a panel swap, we've done multiple design contests but have we done an actual panel swap? regardless i think it would be a lot of fun. i've been trying to think of a creative theme, but first of all is anyone interested in participating? if so, anyone have...

if you know anyone local that has install experience you may want to call them and very politely ask if they would be willing to give you a hand (hold you hand through this project since your wrap experience is limited to wrapping your laptop)...i f you had to wash his car, buy him pizza and...

regarding banner material talk with bigfish (he is a merchant member here) and has a very nice selection of banner materials as well as great pricing.

if this is something you are going to persue further, as i mentioned in your other post..it would be money well spent to invest in some books on design theory and learn the basics. it would also be money well spent to invest in professional fonts a great and affordable source is the signfonts...

am assuming you are referencing that you have another logo design project when you say 'you got another one' ... you shouldn't be worrying about colors when initially designing a logo. in fact many of us preach designing in black and white. all the color combinations, color theory, and...

there are so many variables that go into the "why" we all choose a particular material for a given project. the only information you have given us is that it is an outdoor sign and it is a low budget project...given that information all of your materials would work...

i would encourage all of you to check out BigFish's banner material that he is importing. It is a great value..twist his arm and you might be able to get a sample. it is good stuff for the price you can't go wrong.