Car Signs (Pros/Cons)

[Annie Grieshop]

RE: Car Signs (Pros/Cons)You folks are making me appreciate my sign-maker
more and more.  She didn't charge me near what y'all have paid, and she does
superb work, all original design, great sparkley vinyl, and never a bit of
problem with adhesion loss.  I guess I need to call her up and thank her
again!

I love looking in the rearview mirror and seeing my ad following me around.
(Well, when it was still there, I did. <g>  I'll get it replaced once winter
ends.  It will end, won't it?  Eventually?)

Your assessment of magnetic and in-window signs is spot-on, Alan.  Magnetic
signs always make me think of folks who "pave" driveways with black paint.

Annie G.

 -----Original Message-----
From: Alan Barnard [mailto:pianotuner at embarqmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 3:47 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: RE: Car Signs (Pros/Cons)


  We've seen this discussion before. Here is my personal $0.02 worth of
observation, based on personal experience:

  1. Unless you work and park in very sleazy areas, quit obsessing about the
potential problems of theft, etc., or join the Worrywarts Club.
  2. Forget magnetic signs or "in the window" signs. They look cheap, they
are cheap, they say "CHEAP".
  3. If it is primarily your business vehicle, go to a quality sign shop and
and have professional vinyl lettering on both sides and the back. It looks
good, it's kinda cheap (maybe $2-300), and it says "DEDICATED, FULL-TIME
PROFESSIONAL". You will FEEL more professional, just having it. People will
compliment the look. People will call you.
  4. It will bring you business and pay for itself almost immediately.

  I do business from a small pick-up (Ford Ranger); the tailgate is great ad
space. I have gotten phone calls from people who tell me they are right
behind me on the highway or at a traffic signal, etc.

  Alan Barnard
  Salem, MO



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  Original message
  From: "Matthew Todd"
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Received: 3/5/2008 12:21:52 PM
  Subject: Car Signs (Pros/Cons)


  Greetings list,

  I have been shopping around for a magnetic sign to place on each side of
my car.  What has been your experiences with this method?  I prefer magnetic
so I can take it off when my car is sitting for a period of time so no one
will see that I have tools to steal.  But then, if I got into an accident,
would having the sign be more liability for me?  Or am I just worrying too
much.

  I also would like to know if your business has increased because of the
signs.


  Thank you,
  Matthew


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