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Who here does trophies and awards?
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CanuckSigns
Active Member
We started off doing trophies and awards, it's a good market if you can get some sports leagues and schools under your belt, but be prepared for people coming in wanting one trophy for tomorrow, but having a budget of $5-10... come to think of it it's alot like the sign business!
Edit: Also make sure you have the room, you will be expected to carry lots of inventory (enough trophies for at least one team for all the different sports in a few different styles each)
Edit: Also make sure you have the room, you will be expected to carry lots of inventory (enough trophies for at least one team for all the different sports in a few different styles each)
Joe Diaz
New Member
I made a golden (polished) turd trophy once. http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47791&highlight=polished+turd :ROFLMAO:
Air Art Girl
New Member
Charles, I do trophies, plaques, etc. Give me a call, I'll be happy to discuss your opportunity and answer any questions you might have.
jiarby
New Member
We do both as well... awards, trophies, plaques, medals, sublimation
It CAN be a good fit, the people that buy trophies also buy t-shirts, signs, banners, and decals. Don't overpay for the existing business. Inventory & equipment should be HEAVILY discounted... Make sure you get ALL the old files (art/layouts), all old accounting info (invoices, expenses) and keep the same phone/fax/website.
Mike..
Old trophies are practically worthless. Who wants to buy a used trophy? The parts that make up a trophy are very inexpensive, so there is no incentive to re-tread a used one. Sell them for $25 (for the whole lot) on craigslist and some charter shool will buy them.
It CAN be a good fit, the people that buy trophies also buy t-shirts, signs, banners, and decals. Don't overpay for the existing business. Inventory & equipment should be HEAVILY discounted... Make sure you get ALL the old files (art/layouts), all old accounting info (invoices, expenses) and keep the same phone/fax/website.
Mike..
Old trophies are practically worthless. Who wants to buy a used trophy? The parts that make up a trophy are very inexpensive, so there is no incentive to re-tread a used one. Sell them for $25 (for the whole lot) on craigslist and some charter shool will buy them.
visualeyez
New Member
Yeah we also are a "Signs & Engraving" shop under one roof. Work orders are split into the two different departments. I get all the sign orders. Another guy gets all the engraving orders. Engraving has three sub-departments: laser, rotary, or dye sub. Most of our work comes from a University so we have to be able to handle all three.
As far as inventory goes, we try to stock as little as possible. This eliminates cheap rush jobs and the wait adds value to the product. With free shipping that comes the next day when you order before 5pm, why let inventory collect dust?
For busy work you can sponsor all the youth teams and attach figures to bases for hours....
As far as inventory goes, we try to stock as little as possible. This eliminates cheap rush jobs and the wait adds value to the product. With free shipping that comes the next day when you order before 5pm, why let inventory collect dust?
For busy work you can sponsor all the youth teams and attach figures to bases for hours....