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Title: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: roundbuilder on August 15, 2013, 09:59:28 pm
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/large-van-sticker-100cm-x-25cm-gardiner-pole-system.html

Has anyone actualy bought 1 of these?? Seems a bit ott to me.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: PoleKing on August 15, 2013, 10:03:57 pm
That is funny!
Surely not.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: ben M on August 15, 2013, 10:17:28 pm
probably Dazmond bought one!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: wfp master on August 15, 2013, 10:26:51 pm
Should be free for advertising his business.
Or he pays you for the ad space ;)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: wfp master on August 15, 2013, 10:30:00 pm
probably Dazmond bought one!  ;D ;D ;D
hes got the superlite one with flashing neon lites. :)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Gardiner on August 15, 2013, 10:35:28 pm
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/large-van-sticker-100cm-x-25cm-gardiner-pole-system.html

Has anyone actually bought 1 of these?? Seems a bit ott to me.

 ;D

We had these specifically made for a US client who wanted them to decal his fleet of vehicles with. There was a minimum order quantity from the printers so we ordered them in and put the rest on the web at a nominal price.

We have sold quite a few of these over the last 18 months, albeit slowly - they do not take up much shelf space though and cost nothing to feed! When they are gone though that will be it.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: wfp master on August 15, 2013, 10:39:19 pm
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/large-van-sticker-100cm-x-25cm-gardiner-pole-system.html

Has anyone actually bought 1 of these?? Seems a bit ott to me.

 ;D

We had these specifically made for a US client who wanted them to decal his fleet of vehicles with. There was a minimum order quantity from the printers so we ordered them in and put the rest on the web at a nominal price.

We have sold quite a few of these over the last 18 months, albeit slowly - they do not take up much shelf space though and cost nothing to feed! When they are gone though that will be it.
do you do them in full carbon? & whats the weight in grams.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Ste M on August 15, 2013, 10:40:01 pm
No way would i have one, if i did im just telling other local cleaners that i have a few 100 pounds worth of poles sitting in my van
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 15, 2013, 10:44:40 pm
What else would you have in your van apart from dead prostitutes?
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: rosskesava on August 16, 2013, 01:06:57 am
Surely, Gardiners should be paying me to advertise their products. 'When they're all gone that'll be it'? So what? Is that meant to inspire me to spend money and to get what?

I know this is a very pro Gardiners forum but why would I want to pay £7.25 to advertise a companies products so as that company can make money and sorry Alex, no insult intended, but you're in business to make money and so am I.

Pay me £7.25 and I'll stick one of your stickers in my van.

This is my view and my view only, you'd have to be some type of idiot to pay £7.25 for that sticker which means nothing to 99.9% of customers and other people.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: dazmond on August 16, 2013, 01:24:20 am
i havent got one but i have 2 baseball caps with "supalite" on the front.i bit ironic really as im 6ft 2in and 16 stone! ;D ;D

i wear one while its raining to stop it getting in my eyes! ;D ;D

ive also got a beanie hat for cold weather with "gardiner" on the front!my mate thinks its funny as im a window cleaner not a gardener!and his name is ben gardiner(no joke!!) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Knocker on August 16, 2013, 06:31:34 am
Didn't some bloke on this forum have a Gardiner tattoo?
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 16, 2013, 07:28:19 am
lol that would be quality if they did
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Gardiner on August 16, 2013, 08:04:25 am
Surely, Gardiners should be paying me to advertise their products. 'When they're all gone that'll be it'? So what? Is that meant to inspire me to spend money and to get what?

I know this is a very pro Gardiners forum but why would I want to pay £7.25 to advertise a companies products so as that company can make money and sorry Alex, no insult intended, but you're in business to make money and so am I.

Pay me £7.25 and I'll stick one of your stickers in my van.

This is my view and my view only, you'd have to be some type of idiot to pay £7.25 for that sticker which means nothing to 99.9% of customers and other people.

We had previously been requested to provide some sort of banner from clients but had never gotten around to getting something printed until we had a more substantial and very specific request which came via the US client.  It certainly wasn't on our business 'to do' list, as you so rightly say the banner will mean nothing to most people but we like to be able to give our clients what they want if we can.

You said 'When they're all gone that'll be it'? So what? Is that meant to inspire me to spend money and to get what? - Obviously if there is now a stampede to order the last few banners I will be over the moon as we can all retire but what I meant was it's a one off as it was fulfilling a request from a client, not actually part of our ongoing product range.

I may decide to do a grand clearance sale on them soon - watch this space for more exciting news about this   :D
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 16, 2013, 08:48:50 am
Alex if you'd like to send me one Ill organise a photo shoot and upload some pics of the Transit Custom modelling it. Can't say fairer than that can we.  ;)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Gardiner on August 16, 2013, 09:04:32 am
Alex if you'd like to send me one Ill organise a photo shoot and upload some pics of the Transit Custom modelling it. Can't say fairer than that can we.  ;)

Great Idea  ;)

They are on their way to you now!
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 16, 2013, 09:22:17 am
 ;)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: jimiwindows on August 16, 2013, 01:32:01 pm
Matt if you put one on your van your poles will get nicked.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: tlwcs on August 16, 2013, 01:44:39 pm
What else would you have in your van apart from dead prostitutes?

lmao  ;D
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 16, 2013, 05:33:08 pm
Matt if you put one on your van your poles will get nicked.

They'll have to climb over the corpses first  :)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: rosskesava on August 16, 2013, 11:17:37 pm
We had previously been requested to provide some sort of banner from clients but had never gotten around to getting something printed until we had a more substantial and very specific request which came via the US client.  It certainly wasn't on our business 'to do' list, as you so rightly say the banner will mean nothing to most people but we like to be able to give our clients what they want if we can.

You said 'When they're all gone that'll be it'? So what? Is that meant to inspire me to spend money and to get what? - Obviously if there is now a stampede to order the last few banners I will be over the moon as we can all retire but what I meant was it's a one off as it was fulfilling a request from a client, not actually part of our ongoing product range.

I may decide to do a grand clearance sale on them soon - watch this space for more exciting news about this   :D

Oh dear, I've done it again and just assumed something without asking questions first.

Alex, apologies, and to me that is a perfect example of a diplomatic answer and how to post on a forum, unlike my own posting.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Wingrove on August 17, 2013, 09:04:32 am
We had previously been requested to provide some sort of banner from clients but had never gotten around to getting something printed until we had a more substantial and very specific request which came via the US client.  It certainly wasn't on our business 'to do' list, as you so rightly say the banner will mean nothing to most people but we like to be able to give our clients what they want if we can.

You said 'When they're all gone that'll be it'? So what? Is that meant to inspire me to spend money and to get what? - Obviously if there is now a stampede to order the last few banners I will be over the moon as we can all retire but what I meant was it's a one off as it was fulfilling a request from a client, not actually part of our ongoing product range.

I may decide to do a grand clearance sale on them soon - watch this space for more exciting news about this   :D

Oh dear, I've done it again and just assumed something without asking questions first.

Alex, apologies, and to me that is a perfect example of a diplomatic answer and how to post on a forum, unlike my own posting.

I think what we have here if forum etiquette at its best.

Well done those two men
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 17, 2013, 05:43:20 pm
Alex if you would like to send me one i can show it modeled on a battered old fiat ducato if you would like a photoshoot with a more retro feel 
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Gardiner on August 17, 2013, 05:46:08 pm
Alex if you would like to send me one i can show it modeled on a battered old fiat ducato if you would like a photoshoot with a more retro feel 

I will take you up on this kind offer  :)

Van sticker on its way.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 17, 2013, 05:52:27 pm
but you dont know my address ? :)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Gardiner on August 17, 2013, 06:04:11 pm
If you have bought from us before your address will be on the database.

Only issue will be if we have more than 1 Michael Peterson on our system.

Send me an email with your postcode to make sure we get the right Michael Peterson  :)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 17, 2013, 06:32:25 pm
hi thanks very much :-) have emailed
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: marc on August 17, 2013, 07:46:45 pm
It sounds like if you ask for one ya get one for free so i will have one too if there still going please alex for my mini clubvan if i can fit it on lol then we can all post our pics you have my details Alex postcode ss24ru thanks marc
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: rick trinder on August 17, 2013, 07:55:45 pm
go on then i will advertise for you as well postcode pl34jn.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Alex Gardiner on August 17, 2013, 08:13:12 pm
For all those who have requested a sticker (above) if you email me your name and address to alex@agardiner.co.uk along with the colour you want - White on Clear or Black on White - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/large-van-sticker-100cm-x-25cm-gardiner-pole-system.html

I will arrange for one to be sent out free of charge as long you post a photo on the Forum of it on your vehicle - Van, Car, Limo, Yacht or Small Plane.

Anyone else who wants one please email the same details - offer valid for users of CIU for a limited time only   ;D
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: DG Cleaning on August 17, 2013, 08:51:24 pm
We want paying to put a Gardiner's sticker on the van yet people love to advertise Ionics for free and will even consider telling Ionics about people who have the sticker but not the system ::)roll
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Ste M on August 17, 2013, 09:15:47 pm
What else would you have in your van apart from dead prostitutes?

brodex poles, no one would go near my van then haha
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Dani J on August 17, 2013, 09:30:39 pm
For all those who have requested a sticker (above) if you email me your name and address to alex@agardiner.co.uk along with the colour you want - White on Clear or Black on White - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/large-van-sticker-100cm-x-25cm-gardiner-pole-system.html

I will arrange for one to be sent out free of charge as long you post a photo on the Forum of it on your vehicle - Van, Car, Limo, Yacht or Small Plane.

Anyone else who wants one please email the same details - offer valid for users of CIU for a limited time only   ;D


Well done Alex, you have done again  ;) :) Master marketer.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: elite mike on August 18, 2013, 11:05:35 am
Sounds good to me  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Pete Thompson on August 18, 2013, 01:45:35 pm
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people love to advertise Ionics for free and will even consider telling Ionics about people who have the sticker but not the system

yep, that's the power of a brand.  I wouldnt say they were advertising ionics, because customers bothe domestic and commercial would never be ionics customers. 

More like they're advertising the fact that they use the best gear, and like it or not customers do recognise the reach and wash water man, especially on commercial.

Personally I wouldn't put the name of the company (gardiner or anyone else) on my van or gear because I don't want to make it easy for other people to come along and compete with me.  If they know where you get your gear, that's one step easier for them.  Let them wonder how much it all costs and have to find out for themselves I say.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 18, 2013, 02:52:06 pm
im gunna get shot down here, but i think its cool, if farmers can wear john dere and tree surgeons etc have sthil well im damn well going to wear gardiners
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: elite mike on September 05, 2013, 03:40:30 pm
loads more to come  ;)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/mike854/SAM_0698_zps7bdbaa00.jpg)

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/mike854/work/gardiner%20sticker%20pics/SAM_0695_zpsd0209813.jpg)

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/mike854/work/gardiner%20sticker%20pics/SAM_0699_zps18942461.jpg)

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/mike854/work/gardiner%20sticker%20pics/SAM_0698_zps7bdbaa00.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: Dave Willis on September 05, 2013, 05:46:23 pm
Mike, if you cut that sticker up you could turn your caravan into a 'Diner' and sell horseburgers.
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: jimiwindows on September 05, 2013, 05:58:38 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1378400312_IMAG1293.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardiner advertising banner/van sticker
Post by: elite mike on September 05, 2013, 06:05:20 pm
Mike, if you cut that sticker up you could turn your caravan into a 'Diner' and sell horseburgers.

lmao  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D