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Is this during regular hours or after hours?
We have done several Wal-Mart stores with Floor graphics and it is always stipulated to be during off-hours, usually between 23:00 - 06:00
Be prepared to wait, have yet to do a Wal-Mart that they knew or were ready for installation.
Once they were in...
what about a flex face, or a banner?
Do the specs require the substrate to be aluminum?
If so, you could leave the edge raw, wrap to the back and glue to the aluminum for a tight / smooth front
What type of logo?
* Laser etched,
* Full color (Vinyl) (Dye-Sub) (Hydro-Dip)
* Epoxy
Distributor Central, unsure if they have the "Yeti" Brand we have used for promo items in the past
it all depends on the amount of storage space you have.
Yes, the flat option is best but not always possible.
we use a horizontal system that is angled, think of a panel saw, with large caster wheels. this has 8 slots that are accessed from the end and allows quick checks to inventory status...
we typically try to bid the know "price" jobs 2 ways
BUDGET
SUGGESTED
competing on price is a losing battle, and if someone says Vista Print / Buildasign, we stop them and say we will NOT be cheaper.
usually, we still win when we show what the quality difference is and the fact we do custom...
you will need to know a LOT more specs.
if it can be seamed or a solid piece?
there are several MM that can do it with seams, unsure about the solid though.
the distance of visibility
what is it being mounted on
this size is going to have weight,
does mesh need to be used?
How long is...
They are hiring you for product fabrication instead of design marketing.
Smile, nod, make what they order and APPROVE prior to production starting (price & digital proof) deposit payment, move on to the next project.
If they ask, you can comment.
if you truly can't stand what is being done and...
like you said, it is a sliding scale.
There are plenty of times we waive it because of who the customer is.
That said, typically we are 35% for our minimum, can go as high as 150%
The biggest factor is your location, what the market is allowing and if you want the job.
It also lists;
GVW: Gross Vehicle Weight—
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating—
GCWR: Gross Combination Weight Rating—
GCW: Gross Combination Weight --
So technically you need a DOT,
However, as JBurton says, it is easy to go through a station with the right packing
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