gographics · 11-29-2007, 01:51 PM

I was given the opp. to make 2 signs for a local recycling company for their yard, I know the owner through my other job and he is giving me a shot at his sign biz. He wouldn't tell me any pricing he currently pays as he wants to see what I can do for him.

2 signs 3' x 3' printed on oracal calendared laminated with 3M cast Over Lam.

The signs are solid yellow with a 1" red border all the way around. Black Text:

LEEDS
CUSTOMERS
ALL DRIVERS MUST CHECK WITH SCALE BEFORE DUMPING

LETTERS RANGE FROM 6" TO 2"

I am mounting to a piece of plywood or prefferrably a piece of aluminum. I know the other signs that were made for him were just cut vinyl on a painted plywood.

It only took me 5 mins to design and 1 hour on the printer to print both signs, I had 30" material so it is seamed in the middle where there aren't any letters.

What should I charge for this?

I figured 30" x 8ft of vinyl & same for lam... extra 2 feet for contour cutting after lam

6"-8" extra per piece.

Does around $100 per signs sound out of reason? I was thinking of even more???

Does this sound reasonable or way off track? This could lead to me doing all 3 of his facilities as well as his fleet

although unlikely since the other 2 and the fleet are an hour away... but ya never know!! Business of any form is still business.

Thanks

bpatrick3 · 11-29-2007, 02:11 PM

My signs like that range from $10-25 a square foot. You have to decide on a sign material(substrate) to get some true feedback

gabagoo · 11-29-2007, 02:36 PM

aluminum and crezon are not cheap materials. I would definately be going for more. $140.00 each on 064 aluminum.

ScottyDoo · 11-29-2007, 03:31 PM

You're name isn't Jeremy by chance is it?

For your method we'd be charging at my shop about $160/piece on MDO. However we would do it UV now, and that would be about $125/piece.

gographics · 11-30-2007, 07:10 AM

No Jeremy here...thanks for the info, I ended up putting the print on a thin sheet of alum. and bonding that to a pc of 3/4 plywood that I painted with waterproof enamel. I even put a small overhang with flashing on the top to direct water over the print not down the top.

Thinking I will try for $140 EA.

Thanks!

ScottyDoo · 11-30-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gographics

No Jeremy here...

Sorry, knew a guy that used the same username as you awhile back.

11-29-2007, 01:51 PM	#1
gographics Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Printer: Roland Versacamm SP-540V	2 - 3'x3' signs printed & Mounted...price? I was given the opp. to make 2 signs for a local recycling company for their yard, I know the owner through my other job and he is giving me a shot at his sign biz. He wouldn't tell me any pricing he currently pays as he wants to see what I can do for him. 2 signs 3' x 3' printed on oracal calendared laminated with 3M cast Over Lam. The signs are solid yellow with a 1" red border all the way around. Black Text: LEEDS CUSTOMERS ALL DRIVERS MUST CHECK WITH SCALE BEFORE DUMPING LETTERS RANGE FROM 6" TO 2" I am mounting to a piece of plywood or prefferrably a piece of aluminum. I know the other signs that were made for him were just cut vinyl on a painted plywood. It only took me 5 mins to design and 1 hour on the printer to print both signs, I had 30" material so it is seamed in the middle where there aren't any letters. What should I charge for this? I figured 30" x 8ft of vinyl & same for lam... extra 2 feet for contour cutting after lam 6"-8" extra per piece. Does around $100 per signs sound out of reason? I was thinking of even more??? Does this sound reasonable or way off track? This could lead to me doing all 3 of his facilities as well as his fleet although unlikely since the other 2 and the fleet are an hour away... but ya never know!! Business of any form is still business. Thanks __________________ ...Digital Dreams via Graphic Communication... Life's too short for Drama

11-29-2007, 02:36 PM	#3
gabagoo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 561 Printer: mimaki jv3 spII	aluminum and crezon are not cheap materials. I would definately be going for more. $140.00 each on 064 aluminum. __________________ Barry All Star Signs & Decals Ltd. Concord, Ontario Canada

11-29-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
ScottyDoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 536 Printer: HP FB910 (9840) & DisplayMaker 72s, Roland XC-540	You're name isn't Jeremy by chance is it? For your method we'd be charging at my shop about $160/piece on MDO. However we would do it UV now, and that would be about $125/piece. __________________ ONYXTalk.com - Peer to Peer Support & Discussion

11-30-2007, 07:10 AM	#5
gographics Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Printer: Roland Versacamm SP-540V	No Jeremy here...thanks for the info, I ended up putting the print on a thin sheet of alum. and bonding that to a pc of 3/4 plywood that I painted with waterproof enamel. I even put a small overhang with flashing on the top to direct water over the print not down the top. Thinking I will try for $140 EA. Thanks! __________________ ...Digital Dreams via Graphic Communication... Life's too short for Drama Last edited by gographics : 11-30-2007 at 07:43 AM.

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11-29-2007, 02:11 PM	#2
bpatrick3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbiana,Ohio Posts: 212 Printer: HP Design Jet 3000, SP540V, Orca I 55" laminator	My signs like that range from $10-25 a square foot. You have to decide on a sign material(substrate) to get some true feedback

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