I wanted to try out some online printing companies for my banners this time around and chose two based on recommendations and personal experience. The first one I chose to go with is Smart Press, I've ordered oversized canvas prints from them in the past and have always been very happy with the quality and accurate colors. I had never ordered a banner from them before and figured it was worth a try, especially considering the competitive pricing! I created a plain 3'x7' banner without any grommets, hems, etc and the cost was only $26.14 plus $12.22 for ground shipping. I chose the plain banner because I will be using Command Poster Strips for mounting (you can purchase in bulk on Amazon). The second option was All State Banners based on an online recommendation for banners used at Surtex in the past that I read about online somewhere, don't remember offhand where though. I chose the same product/size, etc. and the pricing was almost double but still competitive, and half of what I paid last time I went to Surtex (I used a local printer). Their price was $49.35 and shipping was $11.95. Click on images to enlarge
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4/19/2014 10:07:21 am
GREAT info (and amazing art!) Thanks so much for sharing :-)
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4/19/2014 10:49:34 pm
Thank you Annie! I enjoy everyone else's tips and advice and hope sharing my experience will be helpful too :)
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4/20/2014 11:26:44 pm
Thank you so much. I have never been to Surtex yet but I have been wondering about the displays and where people go to get their beautiful artwork printed. I also wondered what was expected of you to provide. It looks like people have all levels of displays. I hope to try to go next year. Thanks for your honest and helpful review.
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4/21/2014 03:37:26 am
Megan, Thank you so much for sharing this - I'm planning on exhibiting at SURTEX 2015 and I appreciate your honest opinion!
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4/21/2014 10:54:49 pm
Thank you for commenting Caryn and Susanne, I'm glad this was helpful for you! I hope both of you can make it as exhibitor's next year and if you get a chance this year and are walking the show, stop by for a quick hello :)
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4/25/2014 02:42:56 am
Thanks Megan, I used smartpress based entirely on this post! :)
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4/26/2014 09:13:35 am
I hope they are perfect for you Kathy and that they turn out just as nicely as mine did :)
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Sheila Meehan
4/25/2014 04:43:46 am
Thanks for this info - I have been spending far too much money at FedEx Kinkos for years! Can you say what substrate you chose? There were a few options listed. Thank you!
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4/26/2014 09:15:47 am
HI Sheila :)
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5/9/2014 06:05:21 am
Thank you for this information.I spent over$ 500 dollars for 1/3 of the booth.This is great news!!!!
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