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  1. Credit Card Processor = Legal Theft

    Does anyone have a bazooka I could borrow? My merchant account (The Merchant Solutions) loves to scam me out of money every month. Without fail, every month I have to call them about random charges they assess my account. This month they charged me $149 for some ******** PCI compliance lies...
  2. Local competitor with WAY LOW pricing

    SOoooo. For the third time in as many months, I've seen a quote from a franchise shop a few miles away from us. Their pricing is insanely low. I'm talking $450 for two new 3x5 acrylic faces INSTALLED, 18 feet up! The cost on the acrylic alone (forget about waste, I'll just go with the sqft...
  3. Step & Repeat Banner Stand

    I have a client looking for a Step & Repeat 8'x8' banner with stand. The banner is (obviously) not the problem... My question is, has anyone made a stand in house, or do you typically purchase it pre-fab? I'm pretty sure we can construct one out of either PVC or aluminum piping, but this week...
  4. Corten Steel

    I have a client who is looking for a sign that will rust over time... So my google-fu turned up Cor-Ten (or weathering) steel. Has anyone used this material? How have you cut it? We can't cut steel in house, so I'll be subbing at least part of this job out. My original design called for a steel...
  5. silkcards.com MADE IN CHINA

    I'm so frustrated. A few weeks ago I had a customer ask me about plastic business cards (I see there was a post about these a few days ago!) Anyway, I could have ordered them from Zoo Printing or even 4Over (i think) but I decided to do some research and I find a new company... Silkcards.com...
  6. Shop Window Lettering

    I have a client who sent me amazing artwork files to replace the door lettering at their restaurant. Its a 24x12 full color, contour cut graphic, applied on both sides of the door. The original sign has been up for about 3 years, and is completely faded (no lamination) which is why it needs to...
  7. Glitter Glass Background

    We are working on a new project and want to try a technique we've seen around... Does anyone have experience using glass glitter on exterior signs? If so, how did you do that?!? I found glass glitter online, and I read that you literally just glue it on the substrate and then clear coat over...
  8. Backing up a glass gild

    I'm venturing into glass gilding and I've pretty much figured out all the items I need to do a good job except one... What do I use to back it up? I'm using Gold Leaf Techniques by Kent Smith as a guide, but I can't find any of the products he suggests for backing up the gold. Can I use...
  9. Bubbles on Translucent with Lam

    We ordered large (9x2' and 9x4') translucent prints with laminate, and BUBBLES. BUBBLES EVERYWHERE. My partner has been laying vinyl for 14 years, and he's never seen anything like it. We tried it dry, we tried it wet, we held one side up and taunt while squeegeeing. Nothing worked. Massive...
  10. 14x66" Sign - Printed on 3/4" MDO with framing

    Sometimes I really dislike customers. I've been working with someone for 4 months trying to get permits for his sign. The first time he came in I quoted him for 18x72" sign. Printed graphic (with PMS match!) attached to a 3/4" painted MDO panel, with a painted wood frame. This sign is going to...
  11. Promotional Items (pens, mugs, etc) Where do I get em?

    I've had more than a few customers ask me for promo stuff like pens / various branded giveaway items. I keep searching for a company to work with who either has a trade department or does not sell to the general public and I come up short. I met a company at a trade show who wanted me to buy a...
  12. Need Pan Faces

    I need to order a set of pan faces for an old light box... any recommendations for suppliers?
  13. Banner and Taxicab

    Fitness competition banner & a Ford Expedition Taxi Cab
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