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Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:09 pm

I just bought a cutter and I'm thinking of making some of these.
Is there still a demand for them? Reflective vinyl is expensive and i'd like to gauge the market before I invest in material.
I've come up with a slightly different original design and I'm going to put together a non-reflective prototype tomorrow.

Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:30 pm

I would love one for my bus....but I do not want a magnet one. Do you make them in low tack vinyl that is reusable? That way it could be stuck on the rear window or the lower portion of the hatch.

Gordo.

Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:48 pm

Unfortunately I'm not doing low-tack vinyl. Maybe in the future if I see a demand...
Though, that stuff loses it's ability to stick after a little while.

Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:04 pm

WestyMan1971 wrote: I just bought a cutter and I'm thinking of making some of these.
Is there still a demand for them? Reflective vinyl is expensive and i'd like to gauge the market before I invest in material.
I've come up with a slightly different original design and I'm going to put together a non-reflective prototype tomorrow.

is Oliver no longer making them?

Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:14 pm

He hasn't advertised them in a while.
There are a few cheap knockoffs of his design up though.
I'll be using my own design.

Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:37 pm

You should be nice about it and PM Ollie just as a heads up. Contrary to what some believe he did create the SMV design even though it included the well known Triangle design.
Also, if you do make and sell them it would be nice if you weren't a dick about it like some of the makers of the crappier versions. Not saying that you will be, just preemptive advice based on past experiences.
That said, I am sure there is a market for them.

Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:01 am

^^^^ this...

Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:53 am

Barnabus wrote:

As you are a sign maker It makes no sense to purchase one from me. All I ask is that if you are going to begin selling them come up with your own design + concept so they are not confused with mine.

THX - Ollie

I'll shoot him a PM... but I'm most certainly complying with this request.

Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:22 pm

Please make them. I tried stealing the one from Mannys66, LOL

Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:28 pm

Glad you are doing you own design thing. That was why i slyly asked if Ollie was making his anymore. :wink:

Bryan was more to the point :lol:

Best of luck with your signs!

Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:51 am

I would be interested. My wife bought me one locally and it sticks like crap.

Drop a pm when they are ready.

Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:25 am

I'm thinking of doing some that read "slow moving vehicle" and some that read "55 MPH Max Speed, please pass"...

Thoughts?

Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:41 pm

WestyMan1971 wrote: I'm thinking of doing some that read "slow moving vehicle" and some that read "55 MPH Max Speed, please pass"...

Thoughts?

how about custom, "36hp please just pass"

Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:24 pm

How about, "I'm happy going slow, if your not, just pass me". I had thought of making one that said "If I am passing you, you are Really Slow", LOL. I think "Slow Moving Vehicle" is still the best.

Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:34 pm

I used to have vinyl letters that said, "just go by". Some people would come up to me and say, "I don't get it. Does it mean you are straight and gay?".

Sheesh.

Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:34 pm

Saint76 wrote: I would be interested. My wife bought me one locally and it sticks like crap.

Drop a pm when they are ready.

I've had to turn my attention to other priorities this week, but I'll have the prototype done soon.

Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:56 am

BarryL wrote: I used to have vinyl letters that said, "just go by". Some people would come up to me and say, "I don't get it. Does it mean you are straight and gay?".

Sheesh.

Reply: "Um, no. It means that you are illiterate!"
:wink:

Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:38 am

WestyMan1971 wrote: I just bought a cutter

When you get a chance, pic?

Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:43 am

buseric wrote: WestyMan1971 wrote: I'm thinking of doing some that read "slow moving vehicle" and some that read "55 MPH Max Speed, please pass"...

Thoughts?

how about custom, "36hp please just pass" x2 on this one^

Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:44 am

[quote="61TXghia"]"If I am passing you, you are Really Slow", LOL.

i just passed someone, going up-hill infact, and said the same thing. it's nice to pass someone else going slower than you are once in a while