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Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :

I got in a small price war with an out of towner. [Bash]

I just want to make sure I am being reasonable. (SI, I already know your answer) [Rolling On The Floor]

but, here goes:

2-one sided 4x8 construction signs on MDO, covered with a digital print expected to last 1-2 years outdoor. installed on non treated 4x4's on the site....How much?
[I Don t Know]

Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :

One million dollars (said with tip of pinky finger touching corner of mouth) [Rolling On The Floor]

Posted by Gene Golden (Member # 3934) on :

Rick,
Complete digital print on the 4x8 or partial? Are you producing the print or buying it? 1/2" or 3/4" MDO? Easy digging???

Hey, Join our "Price is WRONG" topic below. Over at 5:00 today.

Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :

You're nuts Chris! [Rolling On The Floor]

Gene: totally printed on 1/2 MDO in a sand/gravel lot

Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :

$1450 no delivery [Group Hug]

Posted by Gene Golden (Member # 3934) on :

Rick,
$675 each installed minimum. Printed in shop, no screw-ups in printing.

Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :

2 holes & posts w/ signs back to back?

I'd want at least $1500 & would get more from some clients, but I'd also take less under some circumstances... like if I needed the work, or wanted to edge out the out-of-towner for possible long-term results.

Maybe as low as $1000 if were talking easy digging in sandy soil & no bracing required against high winds... & no more then 20 m inutes drive each way.

low budget sign, 1-2 years life? maybe a digital printed banner from kinkos stapled to primed MDO [Smile]

Posted by Devin Fahie (Member # 3961) on :

$800 (each), not laminated, Plus any artwork.

[ September 27, 2004, 01:23 PM: Message edited by: Devin Fahie ]

Posted by Tim Whitcher (Member # 685) on :

There is a place that will do 4x8 digital prints all day long for $80.00 + ship (your file) specifically marketed for site signs, you apply to your favorite substrate. So, 2 hrs layout/sales time @ $60.00 hr = $120.00, (1) sheet of prepainted 1/2" MDO @ $60.00, Mask and apply graphic, 1.5 hrs. Total: $390.00 30% mark up: $117.00

List price: $507.00

[ September 27, 2004, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Tim Whitcher ]

Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :

$480 each is fair price for a full 4x8 digital print. Add $250 for post and install.

I sold a 4x8 s.f. digital print on 10mil coro for $350 to an old client. he picked it up and did his own install. my total material cost was $35.00 and took one hour to complete. This example was intended to be a temporary sign. I will also be doing the really nice permanent entrance signs so you have to weigh the temp sign against the more expensive permanent sign.

The client was blown away. The first day the sign was up he sold his first lot and now only two months later they are all sold. He couldnt state enough how effective this for sale sign was.

Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :

Bob, what are you using to print at a cost of under $1 per sq. ft. after the cost of the coro. ?

Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :

Roland Versa Camm???

Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :

Wow, the answers are as diverse as the people on the board. However, I have a good feel for the direction to go. Thanks Heads!

[Thanks]

Posted by Latigo St.Marie (Member # 5014) on :

I think it has to do with location.
Up here it would be $576.00 for the uncoated print, $38.80 for the S/S MDO, $40 to clearcoat or paint one side of the MDO (so the print will adhere), and $15.00 to mount the print.

Lat

*Forgot to say that if the print was more than 360DPI and went to 720DPI it would be more, and even more if it went to 1440dpi.*

[ September 28, 2004, 08:13 AM: Message edited by: Latigo St.Marie ]

Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :

Doug Im printing with a roland soljet ex 54" print/cut with a s.f. cost of .50 on four year calandar. thats both ink and media. strictly short term. I dont even cut vinyl anymore with a few exceptions. cheaper and faster to print than cut/weed/tape/apply

Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :

We just put up this type job last week before leaving for Charlotte. Two vertical 8'x 4' single faced on 4" x 4" treated posts - set in gravel for easy removal when project was completed. The digital print was 3' x 4' and the remainder of the sign was vinyl.

Installed 40 miles from shop.

$1,875.00 plus tax.

Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :

Oops. Double post due to nervous trigger finger.

[ September 28, 2004, 11:48 AM: Message edited by: Raymond Chapman ]

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