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Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :

I need a couple pieces of 23" X 84" white .177 polycarbonate panels for a backlit sign.

Couple questions:

What's the going rate for a panel of that size? I got a quote of $100 per piece. Does that sound high?

Any ideas of a good, competitive source for this type material?

Thanks.

Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :

Todd,
I may have some that size in stock that I would want to sell. I would sell it cheaper than you could buy. Call me at 810-706-0036

Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :

[Rolling On The Floor]

Oh, man...this is good! I accidentally called 800 706-0036 and I got a sex hotline to talk to some porn queens for $$.

LOL... I quick hung up and thought, "Um...is Laura operating some other business on the side?!" Then, I discovered I dialed 800 instead of 810 for the area code.

Whew!! That one really threw me....I'll call you up again with the right number shortly.

Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :

If Laura doesn't have what you want, Wensco would sell you a piece 4' by 7' for $165
www.wensco.com
That's usually my source.

Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :

Thanks David!...

Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :

Hiya Todd,
If that price included cutting to size and delivery I would still say it was high. My regular source, which is about 2.5 hours away, would charge about $130 for a 4' x 8' - cut to size and include shipping.

Havin' fun,

Checkers

Posted by Brad Farha (Member # 931) on :

My source (Pioneer Supply, Pittsburgh) would cut those pieces and deliver them to me for $144.

Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :

Checkers and Brad - could you give me your sources names....and phone #'s if you have them handy? Thanks.

Also...the current sign blanks within the strip-mall sign appear to be .25" acrylic/plexiglass...and they fit into channels on at least the top and bottom horizontal supports for each individual sign.

Could I get away with .125" polycarbonate? They might be slightly "loose" in the channels of the framework, but I don't think they would crack like the picture below...each plastic panel is 23" X 84".

The sign i'm doing goes where the cracked one is in the picture - - both sides of the sign - lit in the middle.

What say ye?

[ January 15, 2009, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: Todd Gill ]

Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :

Yes you can use the thinner plastic as long as it is polycarbonate. Are you traveling to Pittsburgh to save a few?

.118 poly would run you $112 total.

Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :

LOL... nah, I won't be running there David. I was wondering if it would roll up and ship at a reasonable rate....

but, I think I will just get it local. Less hassle. Thanks man.

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