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Snappy Signs

New Member
Peabody, Massachusetts!
VERY new to the sign biz! Just started in March and have NO idea what I am doing...lol

My biggest problem is pricing. I do not want to screw up the prices in the area. Can I just tell existing I am new, and ask what they charge?

Anyway.. hello
 
Replicator

Replicator

New Member
Welcome Snappy Signs . . . Grew up in Marblehead, 5-minutes from ya !

Get yourself copies of :
SignCraft 2007 Sign Pricing Guide,
SignWriters Pricing Guide
and the Price Index Manual from signprice.com.

These will help you greatly . . .
But the only true way to know your pricing will end up being experience.

Good Luck !
 
Cy Fan

Cy Fan

New Member
I agree with replicator, get the pricing guides, but learn from experience.

Good Luck and Welcome
 
signage

signage

New Member
Another welcome from PA, I also agree with Replicator, also figure out your overhead and price to make a profit not a wage!!!!!!
 
WVB

WVB

New Member
Have friends call your competitors for pricing... This will give you a ballpark area of what your area will bring. But do not forget to figure out your own costs including overhead, etc.
 
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maddmd

New Member
Welcome from NJ :Welcome:

Don't under sell yourself like I did, it's hard to adjust up after you start low.

Good Luck
 
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Snappy Signs

New Member
Thanks!!...

....everyone for all the tips. I do have that signcraft guide, but the prices seem high. Guess I feel guilty taking money for something that is so fun well ..MOST of the time.

Been in business since March 1st. Been doing fair i would say.
How long does it take to start being busy EVERY day?
 
Mike Paul

Mike Paul

Super Active Member
Snappy Signs said:
....everyone for all the tips. I do have that signcraft guide, but the prices seem high. Guess I feel guilty taking money for something that is so fun well ..MOST of the time.

Been in business since March 1st. Been doing fair i would say.
How long does it take to start being busy EVERY day?
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3 quick tips:

- Respect the trade, Be competitive but not a cut-throat.
- Don't buy Avery brand Vinyl...
- Purchase a name brand vinyl cutter.

And Welcome Aboard! :thumb:
 
Ken

Ken

New Member
HI Snappy! Love your sign in. Is that your actual business name? I think it is great!
Pricing for a newbie is always a tough thing. Pricing guides are, well, regional.
If you are the only show in town, if you have 6 sign shops within 15 miles, if the local economy is booming, if you are lazy..get it? Try to establish a shop rate. Factor in not only your expenses on a job , but also your long term overhead. The machinery and computers don't last forever and need upgrade/replacement periodically. This is NOT insignificant. Software upgrades also. You didn't say if you were painting, cutting vinyl, printing vinyl or what?
Welcome to our wacky world!
Cheers! from Beautiful BC.
Ken
 
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Snappy Signs

New Member
Thanks ...Yes, that is my business name. I have a Versa Camm, with Flexi 8, so I print on the vinyl. Seems a lot easier than laying down 2 or 3 layers of vinyl.

snappysigns2go.com
 
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