Merrill Car Magnets: Compact and Effective Advertising for Your Vehicle

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the effectiveness and visibility of Merrill car magnets as a form of advertising for Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their personal experiences with the size, design, and visibility of these magnets, as well as alternatives for vehicle advertising.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the dimensions of the magnets, expressing concern that 16x11 inches may be too small for visibility.
  • Another participant shares their experience that magnets are more noticeable when the car is stationary, emphasizing the importance of eye-catching colors.
  • One participant notes that their magnets do get noticed, although they feel the white color of their car makes them less visible.
  • A participant mentions that the lettering on their director's magnets is small and somewhat distracting due to product pictures.
  • Another participant expresses a desire to try the magnets, suggesting that it may be worth the attempt.
  • One participant finds the font on Merrill's products, including name tags, too small for easy reading.
  • Several participants express dissatisfaction with the size and generic nature of Merrill's window decals, suggesting they prefer larger, personalized options.
  • One participant mentions using an outside vendor for larger, personalized decals, noting satisfaction with the results.
  • Another participant shares their plan to order both a Merrill window decal and a personalized one from a different vendor, expressing concern about maintaining magnets to avoid damaging their vehicle.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness and visibility of Merrill car magnets, with some participants expressing concerns about size and readability, while others share positive experiences. No clear consensus emerges on the overall effectiveness of the magnets.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily discussing personal experiences with vehicle advertising as Pampered Chef consultants, focusing on the practicality and visibility of different products.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants considering vehicle advertising options and looking for insights on the effectiveness of different products.

heat123
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Anyone own these? Are they really small? I read 16x 11 dimensions and that just seems so small for car mags?? Do you like them? Are they easy to see or read from afar?

Anyother recommendations:confused: TIA!
 
I don't know about the Merrill ones but just speaking from my own experience, magnets are mostly noted (ie people getting phone info etc) when the car is standing still at a stop light, parking lot, drive way. The eyes go to color. If your print is eye-catching then it will work. Bigger isn't always better.
 
We discussed this alot in another thread in "Increasing Sales" I think. You might want to reference that.
 
Mine don't stand out much because I have a white care but the do get noticed. They match my buisness cards, name tag etc. The only time they are off my car is when I am washing it
 
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so the lettering is big enough to see for people Kathy or do you have to be up close to read them??
 
My director has them and I do think the lettering is a little small. It has that row of product pictures on it and I find that a little distracting.
 
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Hmm, I think I will just give them a whirl and see if they work?? Can't hurt any I suppose. Just gotta get the ok from DH- as he cherishes my Pimp ride as he calls it! LOL
 
I find the font on them (as well as most of Merrill's stuff) way too small. I got the magnetic name tag and my customers complain they can't read my nametag unless they in my personal space, practically kissing me.
 
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Too bad they won't give us another vendor to use for mags or window decals! I don't like how small Merrills window decals are and aren't they generic without personalization??
 
heat123 said:
Too bad they won't give us another vendor to use for mags or window decals! I don't like how small Merrills window decals are and aren't they generic without personalization??
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I went to the Tracy Williams meeting, and I tell ya, there were TONS of cars w/ HUGE Window Decals w/ the logo, and all of thier information on it. I want to know where people got those from
 
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A couple people in my cluster have used outside sources and their decals are much bigger and personalized!
 
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I went to the Tracy Williams meeting, and I tell ya, there were TONS of cars w/ HUGE Window Decals w/ the logo, and all of thier information on it. I want to know where people got those from
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Probably from our old vendor that we had before Merrill.
 
heat123 said:
Too bad they won't give us another vendor to use for mags or window decals! I don't like how small Merrills window decals are and aren't they generic without personalization??
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I just ordered the window decal from Merrill, and then went to another vendor (JeriSigns.com) to get my website and my phone number. I will let you all know how it works out...will end up being $10 plus shipping from Merrill and about $11 including shipping from Jeri Signs. I don't think that's too bad!

I didn't want a magnet, since you have to be sure to take them off and clean them underneath weekly. (I know tons of folks don't do this and don't have a problem, but we just got a brand new Sportage this summer and I will NOT chance scratching the paint or anything!!:eek: ) Anyhow, I know myself and I would not have kept up with cleaning it regularly!

I'll post a picture once I get everything and put it on my truck! (Although, my personalized part may take 2-3 WEEKS to come in....:( )
 
Last I checked Jerisigns had pulled all PC prioducts from her line :(
 
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KellyTheChef said:
I just ordered the window decal from Merrill, and then went to another vendor (JeriSigns.com) to get my website and my phone number. I will let you all know how it works out...will end up being $10 plus shipping from Merrill and about $11 including shipping from Jeri Signs. I don't think that's too bad!

I didn't want a magnet, since you have to be sure to take them off and clean them underneath weekly. (I know tons of folks don't do this and don't have a problem, but we just got a brand new Sportage this summer and I will NOT chance scratching the paint or anything!!:eek: ) Anyhow, I know myself and I would not have kept up with cleaning it regularly!

I'll post a picture once I get everything and put it on my truck! (Although, my personalized part may take 2-3 WEEKS to come in....:( )
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I thought about that just last night, buying Merrills then adding my own personalization to it from an outside source I guess?
 
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