BannerJohn 1,324 Posted June 10, 2010 Sign Universe is offering the new ZenQuick banner rolls..hemmed and grommets...for a better price than I have seen anywhere..by far. Being the guinea pig that I am, I ordered both the 13oz and the 10oz. So here is my review: I've been buying banner material for years,and have tried everything out there..and this stuff is as good as any 13oz I have seen. Nice glossy surface,easy to work, solid construction,and nice big grommets. The only complaint I have is the grommet spacing is not 24" as stated, but varied from 27-29" on the rolls I have gotten. But since I have a grommet press,that isn't a problem for me. Price...anywhere from $20-$30 less per roll than what I had been paying and with the $9.99 shipping, a great deal. If you're gonna stock rolls, this is where to get the best deal,folks. The 10oz is the same, just thinner,and way cheaper..and is perfect for indoor use or short-term outdoor. I really like this stuff..and believe me I know banners! Oh,and it is FULL WIDTHS..24" is 24"...etc..not 2 inches less like the bandana banners. Oh,and the 13oz comes in white,red,yellow,and black..same price. Check it out. http://signuniverse.com/index.php/banner/banner-rolls/zenquick.html disclaimer: I didn't get this for free or even a discount..I paid for it, full price. If it had been crap, I would have said it is crap. Hey Marcus..you better order some more stock. I have a feeling this won't last long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted June 10, 2010 Sign Universe is offering the new ZenQuick banner rolls..hemmed and grommets...for a better price than I have seen anywhere..by far. Being the guinea pig that I am, I ordered both the 13oz and the 10oz. So here is my review: I've been buying banner material for years,and have tried everything out there..and this stuff is as good as any 13oz I have seen. Nice glossy surface,easy to work, solid construction,and nice big grommets. The only complaint I have is the grommet spacing is not 24" as stated, but varied from 27-29" on the rolls I have gotten. But since I have a grommet press,that isn't a problem for me. Price...anywhere from $20-$30 less per roll than what I had been paying and with the $9.99 shipping, a great deal. If you're gonna stock rolls, this is where to get the best deal,folks. The 10oz is the same, just thinner,and way cheaper..and is perfect for indoor use or short-term outdoor. I really like this stuff..and believe me I know banners! Oh,and it is FULL WIDTHS..24" is 24"...etc..not 2 inches less like the bandana banners. Oh,and the 13oz comes in white,red,yellow,and black..same price. Check it out. http://signuniverse.com/index.php/banner/banner-rolls/zenquick.html disclaimer: I didn't get this for free or even a discount..I paid for it, full price. If it had been crap, I would have said it is crap. Hey Marcus..you better order some more stock. I have a feeling this won't last long. good review John - and we know your honesty - could have been brutal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orbitgrfx 0 Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks John, I've got the site bookmarked for future needs. -Chase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted June 10, 2010 John... what are you using to hem the banner ends? Stitching, heat welding, or tape? for long term usage, I either stitch or banner tape. I have a commercial sewing machine. For short term..I don't hem the ends at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#D-zine# 2 Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks for the heads up John! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman911 1 Posted June 24, 2010 checked it out it would be 72 bucks to ship 1 roll to me in newfoundland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alien 11 Posted July 31, 2010 checked it out it would be 72 bucks to ship 1 roll to me in newfoundland How about shipping some of that cold here??? Its triple digit heat index here! And almost triple digit humidity!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alien 11 Posted July 31, 2010 Hey Banner sorry bout the direction change...just could not resist!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrc1962 0 Posted July 31, 2010 John... When you do a banner using this rolled material hemmed on the edges, do you just cut it off and leave the ends raw or do you hem the edges? I like the idea of rolled material, but I have no way of hemming the ends and I'm thinking raw ends would not look very good. Next thing that comes to mind is that if you do hem the ends, why not just buy un-hemmed rolls? Seems you would have more options with that material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted July 31, 2010 Banner hem tape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted July 31, 2010 Can you match the grommets if you have to put extras in?.... How do you avoid waste if you do not have a grommet press? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted July 31, 2010 http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3038569&CAWELAID=150553914 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chefgary 4 Posted August 1, 2010 I got a roll a couple of weeks ago and have made a few banners with it. I like it, and well worth the $$. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmallSigns 23 Posted August 5, 2010 Once again BannerJohn has saved my bacon (and money!!!) As I tell everyone YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for having our backs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted August 5, 2010 Hey Banner John......Have you ever broke down the %s of each size of banner you have sold?.......Just curious what kind of breakdown is typical.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted August 6, 2010 2x6 probably 50% 3x10 and 4x8 probably 40% 10% all the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted August 6, 2010 Thanks John..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted August 9, 2010 On sale now.... https://uscutterdirect.3dcartstores.com/ZenBanner-Roll-and-Blank-Sale_p_1719.html?utm_source=US+Cutter+List&utm_campaign=b0f872eaad-Banners_Work8_6_2010&utm_medium=email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,293 Posted August 9, 2010 Must be the 10oz ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted August 9, 2010 Regular price is 33.99 so I guess it is 10 oz.....But what a "deal".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted August 9, 2010 yeah, that is a deal on 10oz even without the sale price. 10oz is perfect and all you need for indoor and short-term outdoor use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laceylp 1 Posted September 25, 2010 I bought the Zen as well in a 10 oz and think I should have gotten the 13 oz. My only issues was that it seemed a bit yellower than my other stuff from a local sign warehouse. Not sure if this is normal,maybe someone can enlighten me. Thanks, Lacey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screenprintr 319 Posted January 15, 2011 Wow, that Sign Universe site looks like USCutter.com. About 95%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxanneupnorth 106 Posted January 15, 2011 So you probably figured out they are the same company?.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screenprintr 319 Posted January 15, 2011 Why do they have two sites? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
