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  1. In need of Health discipline...where do I go?

    Come on now, if you're serious about your health, you wouldn't be posting questions on a sign forum. Nobody can coax, persuade or force you to make changes to your lifestyle to insure you live longer if you're not willing to commit to the change yourself. But, before you entertain any programs...
  2. Mounting System Supplier??

    The panel clip from Brooklyn hardware... http://www.panelclip.com/ Havin' fun, Checkers
  3. Pay Your Bills.

    You better have a good attorney if you plan to advertise for "non-payment" or repossess a sign. Here's a recent story from just south of here... http://www.wgal.com/news/24373898/detail.html Here's the FTC website that states... "Harassment. Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse...
  4. need advice - email from freelancer

    Are you a PITA customer we all rant about? Because, it sounds like he's firing you - in a nice way though :) As the saying goes, it is what it is. Or, it's just business. So, you can do the following: 1) Make a lower profit on what he produces for you, 2) Raise your prices to maintain your...
  5. 2010 Nor'easter?

    This would be something I'm definitely interested in. Please keep me in the loop! Cheers, Checkers
  6. Employee price error...What would you do?

    Stuff happens. Honor the price, but note the discount. The first thing you need to do is figure out what went wrong. Why did the employee quote such a low price? Next, fix the problem and make sure the employee is properly trained to not do it again. If it continues to happen repeatedly...
  7. Anyone recognize this backdrop?

    Do a search for themed stage backdrops and take it from there. A quick google search turned this link page up... http://www.masterseek.com/q/Painted%20backdrops/0/1/Painted-backdrops.htm Checkers
  8. Sign Storage?

    When I worked for a trade show display company, we charged storage rates per cubic foot and billed quarterly, in advance, for the "reserved" space. Assuming you want to keep the signs at your shop, how much floor space will they take up? If you have a 1000 sq. ft. shop and you're paying...
  9. copyrights and infringement

    Getting way off topic... Central, I would have the client provide you with a copy of his "authorization" and I would still have him sign a "hold harmless/indemnity" disclaimer. And, the topic that G-Artist and Dan S are discussing is a gray area. Although copyright protection is automatically...
  10. Copyright Infringement??

    If the creator wishes to pursue infringement, he has every right to. It doesn't mean he'll win a suit though. Here's a story of a similar case... http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/article.asp?aid=71983 and their respective websites with logos in question... http://members1st.org/...
  11. The costs of running a business...

    Wow, thanks for the entertainment guys and gals. But, the direction this thread took is exactly why I do not participate much any more or contribute financially to this site. I just want to add a few more comments to this before I let it go. This is our business and how we run it is up...
  12. Coroplast Blanks - House/Arrow Shaped

    Dang, I would have never thought Harbor. Try your local supplier first. If not, these guys probably would be a little closer... http://www.pacbannerworks.com/custom/shapeman.cfm Checkers
  13. Acrylic Panel - White 4x13

    Harbor sells roll materials (polycarbonate and duraplex) and should deliver to you. Be careful though because a sign face that big will be fairly expensive and probably would require some additional work to install. Checkers
  14. 2009 xb wrap pricing

    After estimating the size and running some quick numbers, I don't think you're that far off. If anything, I would guess you're a little high, but it depends on your overhead, the design/registration, materials used and how picky you (and your client) are. I still estimate $15 a sq ft, based...
  15. mdo vs metal faced mdo

    I agree with Pat's comments and I still prefer the better grades of MDO over most other substrates. Checkers
  16. Any problems with this wrap?

    I guess it depends on what you refer to as "problems". At a quick glance, I would be concerned about the paint too, but I would be concerned more about failure or the paint peeling off if you had to reposition the graphics. For someone who doesn't "wrap", this isn't the type of vehicle you...
  17. Police Cruisers

    Police cars can be more of a PITA than they're worth when you're competing against companies like Galls... http://www.galls.com/vehicle_graphics.html As Patrick pointed out, find out what they' want and what they're spending now (or want to spend) before spend too much time on the project. Once...
  18. pricing..

    If it's the material I'm thinking of, you shouldn't have issues. However, although unlikely, you can run into adhesion problems if its a matte surface because some vinyl may not want to stick to it. I would also suggest that you use low tack transfer tape. For a quantity that size, I would...
  19. Lease Prices & Negotiations

    Check the local classifieds for average sq ft cost and start interviewing agents. Also start searching here to read about the pros and cons of renting a retail space. Checkers
  20. Your design level...

    Rate yourself at whatever level you want but promise yourself to always try to be even better on the next project. Although peers are important, the ultimate judges of your design talent are your clients. Checkers
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