Gino
Premium Subscriber
Wade Guo calls me yesterday afternoon with questions about fixing his two signs. He said the faces fell out of one and he needs new faces, since the old one broke when they hit the ground and he wants to spiff up the bottom sign at the same time.
I get there and can't imagine what's keeping these cans up on the pole. They are literally rusted completely away, parts have fallen all over the place and bare wires are showing everywhere.
He goes on to ask.... how can you fix them ??
I can't. No one can. I can't believe you haven't been cited for dangerous conditions and demanded you either remove or replace this mess within 15 days or something.
Wade says, it was like this when I bought the place over two years ago.
Well Wade, I can remove what's there and put two new signs up or put up non-illuminated signs which would be less expensive.
How much for new signs ??
Roughly, you're around $5,000 to $7,000 per sign, plus the cost of removing and disposing of the old one, plus permits and decorating costs.
His eyes suddenly became round with disbelief and he asked.... why soooo expensive ??
Compared to what ??
Can't you just fix 'em ??
I looked at him, shook my head and told him I'd send him a written quote by Friday.
I was there around 6:30 yesterday evening. The place was 100% empty except for his helper and counter girl. I didn't even smell the faint odor of anything really cooking. The place was so dirty.... inside and out, I can't imagine anyone ever getting food there. Seems more like a front for something and they just don't want to bring attention to the place with such broken signs dangling around out front.
Actually, I doubt I'll ever hear from them again, but it was fun.
Notice the clever play on colors ??
I get there and can't imagine what's keeping these cans up on the pole. They are literally rusted completely away, parts have fallen all over the place and bare wires are showing everywhere.
He goes on to ask.... how can you fix them ??
I can't. No one can. I can't believe you haven't been cited for dangerous conditions and demanded you either remove or replace this mess within 15 days or something.
Wade says, it was like this when I bought the place over two years ago.
Well Wade, I can remove what's there and put two new signs up or put up non-illuminated signs which would be less expensive.
How much for new signs ??
Roughly, you're around $5,000 to $7,000 per sign, plus the cost of removing and disposing of the old one, plus permits and decorating costs.
His eyes suddenly became round with disbelief and he asked.... why soooo expensive ??
Compared to what ??
Can't you just fix 'em ??
I looked at him, shook my head and told him I'd send him a written quote by Friday.
I was there around 6:30 yesterday evening. The place was 100% empty except for his helper and counter girl. I didn't even smell the faint odor of anything really cooking. The place was so dirty.... inside and out, I can't imagine anyone ever getting food there. Seems more like a front for something and they just don't want to bring attention to the place with such broken signs dangling around out front.
Actually, I doubt I'll ever hear from them again, but it was fun.
Notice the clever play on colors ??
