AtomicAce727 0 Posted July 10, 2013 I need some help/advice on pricing for a basic store hour sign approximately 12" x 12" using Oracal 651 white vinyl and a basic font. It will look something like this: Hours M-F 8:00-6:00 SAT - 8:00-1:00 Emergency 555-555-5555 What would you charge for just the sign? How much for the sign and installation? Any help is appreciated as I am new to this, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMopar64 47 Posted July 10, 2013 last one I made I charged $20 MM64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 10, 2013 Cash & carry $12. Installed would depend on distance from shop and time spent cleaning old crap if any off the window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicAce727 0 Posted July 10, 2013 Cash & carry $12. Installed would depend on distance from shop and time spent cleaning old crap if any off the window Did you just use the formula "length + width / 2" to get your price? The location is probably about 5 miles/15-20 minutes away and the window shouldn't need much cleaning so only a few minutes. How much extra would you add for installation in that case? Thanks for the help. It is much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicAce727 0 Posted July 10, 2013 last one I made I charged $20 MM64 Installed or just ready to apply? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted July 10, 2013 It all depends on what your time is worth to yourself. For instance, is this a new customer? Could you possibly get more work from them? I would probably (since I am in a good mood today) Just charge a flat 15 bucks and hey, I will even install for free. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 10, 2013 Dollar an inch, 12" = $12 and based on experience I adjust accordingly. If the job is out of your way figure 1 hour of your time 20 there, 20 install, 20 back. For me if they were decent people to deal with I'd just shoot over when I had a free chance and tell them the first install is on the house, however if they are the type that you really don't want to deal with charge them the full hour at whatever your time is worth (usually $30 an hour here). Most important is business is to use your own judgement in these cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SignJunky 10 Posted July 10, 2013 Dollar an inch, 12" = $12 and based on experience I adjust accordingly. If the job is out of your way figure 1 hour of your time 20 there, 20 install, 20 back. For me if they were decent people to deal with I'd just shoot over when I had a free chance and tell them the first install is on the house, however if they are the type that you really don't want to deal with charge them the full hour at whatever your time is worth (usually $30 an hour here). Most important is business is to use your own judgement in these cases. Just curious, but what would the charge be if you had a single lie text at 3" tall and 40" long? No install, just made from 651 vinyl. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 10, 2013 $20. That's where personal judgment comes into play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 10, 2013 The reason I use the dollar an inch is because it is easier for the customer to relate to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted July 10, 2013 20.00 for the decal and 50.00 install so 70.00 I charge 50.00 per man hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,451 Posted July 11, 2013 I recently had a prospective client request basic white door lettering, around 24" x24" --- she allowed me to see the quote that had been provided from a local competitor sign maker, and he was at $175 installed. I offered to do it for $100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHIT72 36 Posted July 11, 2013 I haven't maybe the jump really to lettering as of yet, but I'm learning and I'm almost ready thanks to this forum. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted July 12, 2013 I just did one that was 24x24 and charged $40 for the vinyl and an hour of my time @ $65 so $105 total Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 12, 2013 All of the above post just go to show how much pricing varies from area to area. Many factors go into pricing in a particular region such as cost of rent, Insurance, average labor rate, amount of competition, even gas prices (I just paid $3.11 a gallon last night) I don't think any of us are wrong w/ our pricing but remember those prices are regional. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 12, 2013 Jay - yesterday I paid 3.84 for gas here - when we went on the cruise it was cheaper everwhere else we went - reports were we was more expensive than everywhere else except hawaii - we usually don't top california so I was surprised Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 12, 2013 Things like that have a big impact on regional pricing of products. If I had to pay that my prices would need to be adjusted accordingly, same with our electric rates being lower than most other places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicAce727 0 Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks for all the input. Some of the posts confirmed what I was thinking and I now feel more comfortable with pricing basic stuff at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites