Budsoda 3 Posted April 23, 2009 I got a call today from a Real Estate Co. and they wanted a price for 6 signs 18" x 24" with two 6" Rider and 2 colors.. so I told them..$ 95.00 each.. and they told me no way they can get them done from this new guy in town for $ 55.00 each.. so I say them why did you call me them.. they told me the new gey is about 2 weeks out... wow how can he make any money doing a sign for $55.00..? I know the frame is $25.00 each and about $4.00 in vinyl... so he is going to make a big $31.00 pre. sign.. I know I can't do it for that.. can you.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveS 0 Posted April 23, 2009 It would be 26.00 per sign. and yes, I may if the other guy is 2 weeks out, that may be the start of a good customer. you might get afew dollars more since they want them sooner than two weeks also if they decide on the other guy you may never get another chance for their business. It may in the long run be to your advantage, but then again there are some people who just want the cheapest price reguardless of who does the work. just my 2 cents Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted April 23, 2009 your right $26.00 long day and night can't think. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted April 23, 2009 I know plenty of people around here working their asses off for $8 an hour...if I can make $31 for a few hours of easy work, I'm gonna jump on it. And you should too. Nobody pays you for sitting around waiting for the big jobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder Graphix 0 Posted April 24, 2009 I know plenty of people around here working their asses off for $8 an hour...if I can make $31 for a few hours of easy work, I'm gonna jump on it. And you should too. Nobody pays you for sitting around waiting for the big jobs. Agree.. We keep our prices low.... sometimes too low but i do stay busy and make great money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted April 24, 2009 I know plenty of people around here working their asses off for $8 an hour...if I can make $31 for a few hours of easy work, I'm gonna jump on it. And you should too. Nobody pays you for sitting around waiting for the big jobs. Agree.. We keep our prices low.... sometimes too low but i do stay busy and make great money. staying busy is the key. Nothing will make you hate your job more than boredom. I would rather work for $5 an hour than have nothing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted April 24, 2009 $31 x 6 signs = $186 Even if it takes you 4 hours to do those 6 signs... you're still at $45 per hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggie Pilot 4 Posted May 9, 2009 What are you using for frames and does that include the price of the blank and rider ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 9, 2009 bottom line...marklet determines price. If there are others lower than you, there is a reason. And they will get the business and you won't. And that is not good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TracMatt Posted May 9, 2009 Maybe the new guy gets his supplies cheaper. Have you looked around to see if you can find your supplies at the same quality but at a cheaper price? I have found that sometimes it takes a lot of research to get a great price on supplies. It's worth the time spent in the end to save money and make a better profit. Or possibly the new guy doesn't use quality stuff, just cheaper. If he has a shop go in and check it out and ask him like you were interested in having a sign made. See what his stuff is all about. Then you would know what you are up against at least for competition. Tracee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted May 9, 2009 I agree with Tracee....always shopping around for the best prices is key, especially in staying competitive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 9, 2009 or it could be that $95 is just too high. It would be around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigGreen 5 Posted May 12, 2009 $31 is about the going price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted May 12, 2009 Maybe the new guy gets his supplies cheaper. Have you looked around to see if you can find your supplies at the same quality but at a cheaper price? I have found that sometimes it takes a lot of research to get a great price on supplies. It's worth the time spent in the end to save money and make a better profit. Or possibly the new guy doesn't use quality stuff, just cheaper. If he has a shop go in and check it out and ask him like you were interested in having a sign made. See what his stuff is all about. Then you would know what you are up against at least for competition. Tracee I do shop for the best price on supplies... I have called about 35 sign co. and $90.00 to $130.00 is the going price here in Inaidna.. and i know it will very on where you live in the US Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mars 45 Posted May 12, 2009 I came up with 66.22 for the 2 color 2 side coroplast - 38.99 for signs 13.60 for riders. $24.99 for the frames total for job 547.02 - plus any taxes. That's $91.21 per unit complete. Now I have never done this type of sign - and I just used the price for the frame I found in a google search - you said 25 so I think it's the right price there. Just for my future reference what do you pay for the frames to sell them at $25.00? This is just me doing the math - I would be more confident in my figures if I had submitted quotes like this and gotten jobs. I see lots of guys who have more experience than me have weighed in on this thread and in the end it's your choice how much you charge for your time. -Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhebanzai 0 Posted May 13, 2009 i can give about 15$ each,but i need shipping cost,from oversea actually hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted May 13, 2009 2 Colors 18" x 24" Double Rider Sign $ 55.00 was for metal panel not coroplast... http://www.realestatesupercenter.com/catalog/18-x-24-double-rider-frame.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 13, 2009 Same thing $17 at my local supplier and they ship. http://www.mumpowersignsupply.com/catalog/41.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanielB 0 Posted May 14, 2009 I would definitely do it. Money is money. I have dont a lot of stuff just starting off where I have made little to no money but the customers come back. Look for suppliers to get better prices, also maybe look into PVC other than Aluminum. Just my .02..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mars 45 Posted May 14, 2009 Any update? Did you do the job? -Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newmoon 0 Posted May 14, 2009 I would be at 32-35 each. New Moon Graphics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremySI 18 Posted May 14, 2009 damn $180 for an hour or two of simple work, ill take it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted May 15, 2009 Any update? Did you do the job? -Mike he went and got the new signs and i did 8 of them for $320.00... $40.00 each sign vinyl and labor .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
