Posted by JeffB (MI) on August 10, 2009 at 20:49:13:
Hey Ryan,
I’ve had magnetic signs on my vehicles for 4 years now with pretty decent success. One finally blew off the other day, but it wasn’t the magnet’s fault. I was going 80 mph and had just applied it to the vehicle, without cleaning underneath first.
I never had the “fly by night” impression but it’s interesting you mention that. I’ll have to think about that as I go about replacing my signs. Currently I have 3 vehicles and never know which one I’m taking to the trailer park, so I find myself moving the signs around once every couple months or so.
And then there is the issue of my wife will not drive her car to work with my trailer signs on the side. She is super-supportive of my business, but draws the line here. In any case, you’ve given me some food for thought about what to do next…
Posted by thutch fl on August 25, 2009 at 17:50:36:
I would suggest putting your ad on your windows instead with the 3M
product that has holes in it to see out of, but looks like it is a sign.
I have it on my Honda, and made $52,000 off one deal. (Not a mobile
home)
Mine cost me around $150 for both windows and it should last around
3 years.
You can be more creative and add your website and big phone
numbers along with your selling proposition.
I buy and sell used Mobile homes
555-1212 usedbuyer.com
Posted by Brenda (OH) on July 24, 2009 at 14:45:08:
Hey Ryan, do you go to a shop and have the lettering applied? or do you order it and stick it on?
the van paint is peeling, and I am about to apply cool seal to its roof this summer, so although the vinyl lettering is a much better image, I am wondering how it would look on a beat up 1894 oops 1984 dodge ram van. I may look like I fly by night even with vinyl lettering, in which case, maybe the magnetic signs are still a step up?
maybe time to get quotes on painting the van. the peeling clear coat is going to be a hassle I am sure.
I appreciate the feedback. I do know that several residents in the park recognize the van, I have had three people stop by this month to talk about possibly selling me their homes. One a junker, one I offered too low, other was not motivated. But it is nice to know the folks can find me pretty easily.
First off before I get in to my opinion of magnetic signs let me say that you SHOULD have signs on your vehicle if you are serious. The benefits that I’ve found have been many and it’s common for me to get a call of “Hey I’m behind one of your little red trucks…” (only got one but I guess I get around) Park owners, sellers, and buyers take you more seriously when you’ve got your business card plastered on your vehicle. It makes vehicle usage an easy business expense IF you have a second vehicle. From my experience it has an opposite effect from what I thought it would, I get more buyers/renters than I do sellers from the signs… But any way you scratch it, it builds instant credibility.
Now for magnetic, They SCREAM fly by night to me. I’ve never had a bit of luck with anyone that had magnetic signs on their vehicle yet most of my regular contractors have signs on their trucks. Go with vinyl lettering if you are going to do it (I highly recommend it for ya Brenda) or don’t do it at all. Think about it, if YOU were approached by 2 people wanting the same job and one had slap on magnetic signs and the other had permanent (semi anyways) vinyl lettering which would you take more serious?
Best wishes,
Ryan Needler (who can only directly attribute $6000 in cash profit to his $80 signs)
I had megnetes - after awhile, they blew off. Then I got lettering made - looks better, lasts better. Cost me about $100 for each door, and the tailgate (3x).
I simply took it to a shop and had it done, dropped the truck off went and had lunch and come back and it was all done.
Work vehicles don’t have to be pretty, Lonnie explains this in his book vs driving up in a hummer or the likes. My normal dress attire for looking at homes probably makes your van look pretty… don’t sweat the small stuff!