In your travels....are these still available being made onsite or do you have to order them?
What is the average price.........and what would you consider a good price?
I used to make them 20 plus years ago and am thinking about setting up something portable to do it again on the road
Thanks mike!!
Workinrvers said
05:42 PM Jan 15, 2013
Mike,
I have not been to any of the popular rally's so cannot comment if they are there or not but we do occasionally see them being made at flea markets/festivals. I think we paid around $40 for the one we have and that was about 5 years ago.
Good luck,
Phil
The Bear II said
05:59 PM Jan 15, 2013
I see them from time to time at events. We paid $25 for a redwood sign with multi-colored lettering a few years ago in Quartzite. This guy always seemed to be busy through the 3 week show.
fleamarketeer said
10:18 PM Jan 15, 2013
Mike,
The only place I've seen these recently is Hazen, PA. I never checked prices but the gentleman is usually fairly busy. Since there is no power on site he runs a generator for the router.
Hazen won't open until the spring but I still know some that set up near him if you're still interested.
fleamarketeer
Loretta said
02:31 AM Jan 16, 2013
There is someone here in Quartzsite that is making them but I am not sure ofthe price. I'll have to check it out for you.
leno said
02:44 AM Jan 16, 2013
Will check the prices at the Tampa RV Show, Mike...
NWescapee said
04:26 AM Jan 16, 2013
Mike, we see a lot of these sold at art and craft shows in the Pacific NW, usually not something the artist is making right onsite, but will take orders for specific names. We definitely see a greater number of these at shows near lakes, rivers, in the mountains, etc. than we do at any show in the cities. Very popular in the locations where folks have second homes, ie. Mammoth Lakes CA, Sandpoint ID, Chelan WA, etc. They also seem to be popular at the holiday shows.
I've seen prices in the $20-$40 range depending on the length of the name or the saying and how much extra detail was put into the piece. Of course, wood in our part of the country is relatively cheap compared to much of the nation and fairly easy to come by so not sure our price points are good comparisons.
Lucky Mike said
02:22 AM Jan 17, 2013
Thanks Every one.........it is something Im probably going to add back to my small money machine...........gotta find something to keep me busy this year.
wildbill2673 said
07:52 AM Jan 17, 2013
DW and I were in North Dakota the summer before the big flood and attended the state fair. While we were at the state fair there was a sign maker there and made us a really nice sign for a reasonable price so I would think that you could make some money doing it. If I am still in EB for the rally and mike you show up I could show it to you it is really neat.
sdman said
04:26 PM Jan 17, 2013
I think making signs on the road is a grest Idea! We got ours at the Arizonia State Fair for something like $50.
Mark and Patty
jt said
12:04 AM Jan 19, 2013
I MAKE SIGNS OUT OF ROPE. JUST BUY THE WOOD AND CUT IT TO SIZE. VERY EASY TO DO. ROPE COME IN MANY COLORS. YOU CAN MAKE ANY NAME YOU WANT. SET UP A TABLE AND YOU ARE IN BUSINESS. THE STARTED PRICE FOR A SIGN IS ABOUT $25.00 AND UP.
JT
Ann-Hank said
03:25 AM Jan 19, 2013
We'll buy one from you, I just have to decide what we want. Just our names, dogs also, maybe something clever ( I'm not very clever, so don't know what to put)
In your travels....are these still available being made onsite or do you have to order them?
What is the average price.........and what would you consider a good price?
I used to make them 20 plus years ago and am thinking about setting up something portable to do it again on the road
Thanks mike!!
I have not been to any of the popular rally's so cannot comment if they are there or not but we do occasionally see them being made at flea markets/festivals. I think we paid around $40 for the one we have and that was about 5 years ago.
Good luck,
Phil
Mike,
The only place I've seen these recently is Hazen, PA. I never checked prices but the gentleman is usually fairly busy. Since there is no power on site he runs a generator for the router.
Hazen won't open until the spring but I still know some that set up near him if you're still interested.
fleamarketeer
There is someone here in Quartzsite that is making them but I am not sure ofthe price. I'll have to check it out for you.
I've seen prices in the $20-$40 range depending on the length of the name or the saying and how much extra detail was put into the piece. Of course, wood in our part of the country is relatively cheap compared to much of the nation and fairly easy to come by so not sure our price points are good comparisons.
DW and I were in North Dakota the summer before the big flood and attended the state fair. While we were at the state fair there was a sign maker there and made us a really nice sign for a reasonable price so I would think that you could make some money doing it. If I am still in EB for the rally and mike you show up I could show it to you it is really neat.
I think making signs on the road is a grest Idea! We got ours at the Arizonia State Fair for something like $50.
Mark and Patty
I MAKE SIGNS OUT OF ROPE. JUST BUY THE WOOD AND CUT IT TO SIZE. VERY EASY TO DO. ROPE COME IN MANY COLORS. YOU CAN MAKE ANY NAME YOU WANT. SET UP A TABLE AND YOU ARE IN BUSINESS. THE STARTED PRICE FOR A SIGN IS ABOUT $25.00 AND UP.
JT
We'll buy one from you, I just have to decide what we want. Just our names, dogs also, maybe something clever ( I'm not very clever, so don't know what to put)
Ann