“Stainless steel signage design, do you have a ready-made price list for me to send? ”To be honest, every time I see this kind of question, I can’t help but scratch my head. After working in this industry for so many years, I know it all too well – there is no universal price list that can be “generated with one click”! If someone really throws you a dense quotation and says "take this", it is most likely to deceive you. Today we will break it open and crush it to talk about what secrets are hidden behind the so-called "price list picture" of stainless steel signs, and how can you judge so as not to be taken advantage of.
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First of all, you have to pour cold water on it. If you search for "stainless steel signage price list" online, a bunch of tables may pop up saying "304 stainless steel, 50 * 30cm, XXX yuan.” Just look at this kind of picture, don’t take it seriously, why? Because the stainless steel sign is not a standard product at all, it is more like a "customized dress", and the price depends on the "fabric" (material thickness, whether it is 201, 304 or 316), and "cutting process" (is it simple laser cutting, or is it corrosion, drawing, titanium plating? ), "embroidery" (should there be graphics and text on the surface? Is the LOGO corrosion-filled or silk-screened? ) and "size" (this is easy to understand, the larger it is, the more material it consumes), think about it, it is the same "stainless steel brand", one only needs to be cut out and a hole is made, and the other needs to have a complex three-dimensional corrosion effect and then apply multiple layers of paint. Can this cost the same price? The so-called "price list picture" is at best an extremely rough "starting reference for material costs". It hides all major aspects such as processing, craftsmanship and design. If you believe it, you will lose.
So what should you think of a reliable quote? You have to learn to "decompose the elements". Next time you ask for a price or look at a quotation, don't just focus on the total price. Focus on whether it lists these details.:
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Material and thickness ： Make it clear whether it is 201 or 304 (304 must be used outdoors and in contact with corrosive environments). The thickness is usually 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, etc. A slight difference in thickness will lead to a big difference in cost and texture.
Process list ： This is the core! Cutting (laser or waterjet? ), welding (is there splicing? ), surface treatment (mirror, brushed, sandblasting? ), graphic production (corrosion, silk screen, UV printing, film? ), coloring (electroplating, baking paint, antique? ), with each additional process, the price jumps up.
design fee ： Don't expect to design a high-quality product for free. If the other party provides professional design services (producing renderings and construction drawings), this part should be billed separately. If you provide the confirmed vector file yourself, this part can be saved.
Later projects ： The installation method (wall hanging, standing, pasting), transportation distance, taxes and fees are also costs.
The truly useful "price list picture" is not on the Internet, but in your heart, it should be a "Accounting framework based on your own needs"” , all you need to do is: First think about your requirements as clearly as possible (purpose, environment, desired effect, approximate size, budget range), and then use these to ask several reliable manufacturers to make detailed itemized quotations based on your specific needs. At this time, when you compare these quotations, it will not be higher or lower than the total price, but a comparison. Under similar craftsmanship and material standards, whose price is more reasonable and whose list is more transparent? .
There is another pitfall to be aware of here: Be wary of "fuzzy package prices", which only say "make a stainless steel brand for XXX yuan" with all the details vague. There is a great possibility of price increase later, because once the work starts, he can say "you need to add XX process to achieve this effect", and you will be very passive. Regular manufacturers are eager to explain the process and standards to you to avoid subsequent wrangling.
Finally, let’s be honest. It’s very obvious that you get what you pay for when it comes to stainless steel signs. Don’t just pursue the “cheapest”. Small roadside workshops use 201 material as 304, sell thin plates as thick plates, and cut corners in surface treatment. Maybe only regular factories can quote prices. It is 60% to 70% of the price of home, but it may rust, fade, and deform within less than a year after it is made. That is really picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons, especially for corporate image walls and guide signs in high-end places. These things are just facades, and the texture is inferior, and the overall grade is greatly lowered.
Forget those fantasies about seeking a "universal price list", treat it as a customized project, spend time clarifying requirements, compare processes, and review detailed quotations. It is a hundred times more effective than searching for a table that you don't know is true or false. After all, we spend money to solve problems and improve our image, not to buy back a lot of trouble and regrets, right?
