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Supplier of Lightboxes needed please?
I’ve used Univer*** for umpteen years, but partly due to the daft delivery charges and mostly because of the recent price hike I’m after another supplier of GOOD lightboxes – nothing lightweight or cheap, just better value for money!
ps. Have given Cox/Hornes a call – waiting to hear back.
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I agree with David. I got a costing for a 1200 x 300mm D/S Lightbox inc acrylic from Universal not bad at £69 but £30 delivery??? Is it coming from China?
Kev
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quote Kev Mayger:I agree with David. I got a costing for a 1200 x 300mm D/S Lightbox inc acrylic from Universal not bad at £69 but £30 delivery??? Is it coming from China?Kev
You think THAT’S bad!!
800×600 D/S with panels, bracket & tubes……£181
of course, this includes the £30 delivery charge. Beyond the joke.
This was meant to be a cheap projection sign!
>>>> just got price back from ‘the other place’ [edit – R. Horne] – £195!!! What is it – gold plated!…but only a tenner delivery. Bless ’em 🙄
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I was going to say that is bl**dy cheap from Univ, I always get mine from Kestrel they are inexpensive in comparison, just got a 714 x690mm for £117+
Dave.com.com.com
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You could give Insight in Glasgow a try, they’ve always been reasonably priced or failing that try Northern Signcases in Manchester (ask for Jason).
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i too go with northern sign cases in manchester jason or mareta
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I’ve always bought mine from Universal through Amari, I just like the quality of their boxes rather than the cheapo ones.
I guess I must be being charged delivery twice -from Universal to Amari and then to me £15.00 from Amari. Still found them pretty reasonable though, got one sitting next door to go up this week 4000 x 700 s/s £375.00 plus £15 delivery.
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Yeh, I used to go via Amari too – but paid less going direct.
Until today (first order after the price increases) I thought they were very good value…sadly no more. 🙁Got my price back from Kestrel – just over £120 including delivery & VAT for a comparable product.
Looks like I’ve got a new supplier. Wahaay! 😛
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quote David Rogers:just over £120 including delivery & VAT for a comparable product.
That’s a bit of a difference!
Next one I get I’ll give them a go
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All quoting on same item, with same basic construction:
D/Sided Silver anodised 150mm case, 800x600mm, bracket, lights & panels. Delivered.This is just a price comparison. I agree there will be some who supply items of greater quailty than others, but I’ve not accounted for that, just looked at the materials & construction methods quoted for. I wasn’t doing dummy quotes – if they could meet my expectations I’d buy.
Univ. – £181 – inc VAT Complete & delivered.
R.H. – £195 – inc VAT Complete & delivered.
Kestrel. – £120 – inc VAT Complete & delivered.
Insight. – £194 – inc VAT No Panels, 1 extra tube, (looks bombproof) but not incl delivery. -
wonder why i use kestrel 😉
George
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quote George Elsmore:wonder why i use kestrel 😉
George
Not any more! – Thanks for pointing me in their direction.
Dave
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I have used Kestral for their d/s projecting boxes and have found them to be a well made product at a fair price
Terry
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ok i have looked into this also and at northern signcases 0161 343 6600
they are doing this product for £85 with a del charge of £15
kind looks like a good price to me 😀
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Try Nova on 0117 955 6463
Nice extrusions and just turned round 8 slimline cases for me in a couple of days!
Peter
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Have a look on suppliers index
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I’ve used Kestrel for about fifteen years.
We don’t do many illuminated, so it’s mainly their Signframe product, but have been pleased with the quality. Much more professional than Panatrim and a lot easier and quicker to fit.
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:lol1: Morning All,
I have listened to your comments and as a result I have arranged for all delivery and packaging charges to be reduced to £20 per order as from Monday.
We will also supply any samples free of charge remaining committed to offering best value.
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Sorry to resurrect this old post, but good news!!
Universal were cheaper on a (4.7 x 0.7m) box than Kestrel by a not insignificant 13%. (£50)
And it seems Ceri’s very welcome drop in "all delivery and packaging charges" took effect as promised…but only ‘south of the border’….
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On the subject of lightboxes, I have a customer who is taking over a shop that has an existing light box and they want me to replace the fascia. Can you guys advise what type of acrylic/perspex I need and who best to supply (Glasgow area)
Sorry if this seems a straightforward thing to most of you guys but I have not done this type of work before
Any help appreciated
Bob
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