Vinyl for outdoor coroplast signs??

[keleland]

I know this is a TOTAL "newbie" question. But since I don't make typical signs (I do more "decor" type stuff - www.morethanwordsdesign.com (http://www.morethanwordsdesign.com) ) I'm not sure what to use.

My cousin is the VP of a large home building company. He asked me to bid out 500 20X20 coroplast signs with their logo and an arrow. Since it is simple I would love to get the job. I only use Oracal 631 for what I do and wondered what is the "norm" for vinyl used on these type of signs.

Thanks!!

Kerri

[Craig Sjoquist]

glad you asked ... since the amount is 500 you would be better off... screen printing these, instead of all that weeding and applying vinyl plus cost ....

13 folds

[baxter gamble]

Get em screen printed , you will be much better off. Cheaper and much quicker

[Steve Prince]

Kerri, You definitely want to sreen print those, you'd be money ahead, but for the future that vinyl would be fine. Rule of thumbs is don't use long term HP vinyl on a substrate that's only going to last a few years.

[keleland]

My cousin specifically said they wanted vinyl that's why I asked.
Hhhhhmmmmm, maybe I should have him check to be sure.

[OldPaint]

i think youre cousin is messin with ya..........

[grafxxx]

good luck with that. your hands will be sore from all that weeding

[Ken]

Check with our merchant member I-45. Does wholesale screen printing.
A coro sign only requires cheap vinyl.
Cheers!
Ken

[D&Tgraphics]

You definitly want to screen Print those. Try www.supersigns.biz (http://www.supersigns.biz). They are a member here and a wholesale printer. They do wonderful work and have good prices.

[keleland]

i think youre cousin is messin with ya..........

I don't think he's "messin" with me; I just think he is trying to be nice and give me business. Since I don't screen print that doesn't help me.

[Mike Paul]

500 Piece order. Have them screen printed and collect a check for very little work.:wink:

[keleland]

I just did a 400 piece vinyl order for a church camp craft project and it didn't kill me. So, if he wants to truly go with the vinyl route for these it won't kill me either.

[Shovelhead]

I just did a 400 piece vinyl order for a church camp craft project and it didn't kill me. So, if he wants to truly go with the vinyl route for these it won't kill me either.

I'd forgoe a weekend of golf to bang them out.
I love the 50-100 coroplast sign jobs. I escape into
my own world. I apply the vinyl wet and eyeball it.

[Billct2]

I guess if someone wants to pay for 500 vinyl lettered coro they can, but considering the cost difference I can't believe anyone would.

[Gino]

Tell 'em you're gonna use vinyl ink on a plastic substrate and pocket the profit.

I can understand wanting to give him 500 pieces furnished in vinyl because that's what he requested, but you could suggest to him, you'll save him money by doing it the correct way and proceed from there.

I wouldn't do this, but if it makes him happy.... quote him doing it with die-cut vinyl and then screen them. Using the vinyl ink... you're technically not lying.

[SignManiac]

The simple thing to do is give him two quotes. One for vinyl that should be a hell of a lot higher and one for screen printed. If he still insist on vinyl seeing that it will cost more then give him vinyl. But considering the type of sign it is, he should see the logic in saving a few bucks on something that will not be around in a years time anyway.

[High Octane]

sub it out....and have it printed and make easy money

[Jackpine]

My cousin specifically said they wanted vinyl that's why I asked.
Hhhhhmmmmm, maybe I should have him check to be sure.
If you cut vinyl use at least a good grade intermediate such as 651, Shinerite from Fellers, or Briteline from Grimco.If you want them to last then use a premium, but screen printing one color is the way to go for cost and durability.

[OldPaint]

I don't think he's "messin" with me; I just think he is trying to be nice and give me business. Since I don't screen print that doesn't help me.
BOY (in a foghorn leghorn voice)YA JUST DONT PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!
you are in BUSINESS TO MAKE A PROFIT...RIGHT?
YOU GET THE SIGNS DONE AT SILKSCREEN PLACE AND THEIR PRICE TO YOU IS WHOLESALE......YOU ADD $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ TO THAT PRICE....AND SELL THEM TO YOURE COUSIN!!!!!!! how dumb are we gettin here?example:
18"x24" 2 sided 1 color 500 from super signs...YOUR COST....$2.70 EACH.
your retail price is for these are $3.52. you do the math!!!!!
18"x24" 2 sided vinyl signs i wouldnt do em for less then $10 per side!!!!! again you do the math......call vince at supersigns.biz.......