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> Neon signs, Possible Group buy, gauging interest
hot_shoe914
post Feb 25 2011, 10:32 PM
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Okay, I am considering selling some of these if people want them. Neon Porsche signs with red neon. I am going to check and see how much trouble to choose your color of neon if possible. I am also working on design of a teener sign too. Maybe something that you will all like. Hopefully I will be able to get them done cheap enough that they will be affordable to us poor guys. The sign in the picture is approx 24" x 18". Once I see if there is going to be enough interest and then talk to the signmaker, I will be able to provide more info and have some idea of pricing.

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post Feb 25 2011, 10:34 PM
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post Feb 25 2011, 10:38 PM
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Nice sign. What range in price are we talking? I realize your probably working a deal yet so maybe your not ready to answer.

Check with the sign maker to see if that is officially licensed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I here Porsche gets really nasty when stuff with their name and crest isn't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Feb 25 2011, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 25 2011, 10:38 PM) *

Nice sign. What range in price are we talking? I realize your probably working a deal yet so maybe your not ready to answer.



No Idea on price yet Rick as I haven't spoken with the man yet. The one in the picture is one that he did for my mechanic in exchange for some work. I plan to try and get more details next week. If I had to guess I would say 300 to 500 but I honestly have no clue. Could be cheaper, could be more than it is worth, but I will find out.

Check with the sign maker to see if that is officially licensed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I here Porsche gets really nasty when stuff with their name and crest isn't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Just don't hang it on the outside of the shop and Porsche will never know. Hate to have to sick my lawyers on them for harrassment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Feb 26 2011, 12:15 AM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 25 2011, 10:38 PM) *

Nice sign. What range in price are we talking? I realize your probably working a deal yet so maybe your not ready to answer.



No Idea on price yet Rick as I haven't spoken with the man yet. The one in the picture is one that he did for my mechanic in exchange for some work. I plan to try and get more details next week. If I had to guess I would say 300 to 500 but I honestly have no clue. Could be cheaper, could be more than it is worth, but I will find out.

Check with the sign maker to see if that is officially licensed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I here Porsche gets really nasty when stuff with their name and crest isn't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Just don't hang it on the outside of the shop and Porsche will never know. Hate to have to sick my lawyers on them for harrassment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


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post Feb 26 2011, 05:02 AM
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I might be interested depending on price. It does look nice. I would think price and the ability to ship without the lighting tubes breaking is your biggest obstacles.
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post Feb 26 2011, 07:36 AM
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I might be interested depending on price. It does look nice. I would think price and the ability to ship without the lighting tubes breaking is your biggest obstacles.

Yeah, shipping is my biggest concern also. I am sure as a sign maker they can tell me how, or package it for me, to make sure they arrive safely but we shall see. I am waiting until the 914 design is finished before approaching them. That being said, if anyone has design ideas for a teener sign feel free to contribute. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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post Feb 26 2011, 08:22 AM
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That would be very cool in the garage.
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post Feb 26 2011, 08:26 AM
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How about finding a VW sign with white neon around it ?

Maybe find a Buick sign with aqua neon around it ?

Maybe could also find a nice big Pegasus sign with red neon around it ?

A Ferarri sign with yellow neon?

A Mercedes sign with green noen ?

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post Feb 26 2011, 09:48 AM
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...How about finding a VW sign with white neon around it ?...

How about blue and red neon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

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post Feb 26 2011, 10:06 AM
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That noise you don't hear yet is Porsche's lawyers about to hit you like a ton of bricks. Been there, suffered that, and I can tell you it's NOT a pleasant experience. Furthermore, if you ignore their first letter, it'll cost you money to even reply. Lots of money.

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post Feb 26 2011, 04:06 PM
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I remember back in the late 80's when VW started to crack down on people using there insignia. It was ugly for awhile. Be careful shoe, i do like your idea and the design so far. I am interested also.
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:34 PM
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Here is another idea for the teener group.

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Will see about getting custom color to match each persons car as close as possible.
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:37 PM
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The top of the front wheel shouldnt be flattened (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Maybe there is a way that you can find a Porsche licensed shield of the right size that you can have people buy and place on a same size back board with neon around it?

My Mom used to work at a neon sign company. Neat stuff.
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Feb 26 2011, 09:34 PM) *

Here is another idea for the teener group.

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Will see about getting custom color to match each persons car as close as possible.


Unless it has jackstands it just own't work for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 27 2011, 12:13 AM
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I would stear away from the name and logo, but the outline and number would be the way to go.
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post Feb 27 2011, 10:37 AM
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I've been there with Porsche over a crest that was "confusingly similar" that I used for my engines.. It didn't share anything but the shape.

Their lawfirm went so far as to register on my private forums and registered to see a conceptual drawing that we were working on that was never posted anywhere else.. I then received the letters and the phone calls. For a good while I was talking to them once a month. They even made me surrender a domain name (356hotrod) because it had a term that was a trademark of a Porsche automobile that they hold.

I surrendered because I don't have time for that level of fight and lets just say that karma has been working out quite well for us after all of that.

Unless this is a licensed unit anyone that sells them or posts one in a commercial area is vulnerable to bullshit letters, phone calls and etc from a legal firm who is paid to bust people's balls. I took all my Porsche stuff down and burned it after that and replaced it with my own brand, not a single one exists in my facility now.

I would not doubt that they have a google alert set up for the terms "porsche+sign" and if they do this thread may already be on their radar...

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post Feb 27 2011, 11:52 AM
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Another way of doing the 914 number.

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A neon 914 ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)





I think it could be done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)


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Very cool!
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