The Secret Truth About Banner Stand Displays...
that they don’t want you to know!

You’ve no doubt spent some time looking at banner stands online or perhaps have purchased them in the past. Prices seem to be all over the board. You may wonder if there really is a difference in banner stands. 

Does the banner stand I buy really matter?

Purchasing a quality banner stand is perhaps one of the smartest decisions you can make. The problem is that everyone seems to advertise that they offer a great quality banner stand. By becoming a smart consumer, you can help protect your investment. A poorly made banner stand will fail soon after your first use and potentially cause a loss well beyond what you paid for the stand. You may lose business or even damage your reputation if your stand fails in the middle of a presentation. 

Consider the true cost of ownership

Purchasing a quality banner stand is perhaps one of the smartest decisions you can make. However, the true cost of a stand may not be apparent until you factor in  some additional considerations:

How long will my banner stand last?

Our retractable banner stands are designed to hold up to heavy duty use. Stands feature all metal construction with no parts to fall off or crack.  Springs are constructed of all metal components.  It's simply a better quality stand then you'll find anywhere else.  In a world of use and toss, it's nice to know that there is something built to last that won't end up in a land fill ahead of its time.

Can I really replace the graphics?

Our banner stands are designed so that you can replace the graphic in a matter of minutes without the need to return the stand to us. In fact, you can buy one stand with several low cost refills and swap them out depending on your presentation. Another company may claim that you can replace the graphics, but it is likely that you will have to return the stand and then the original installed graphic will be destroyed in the process. With our banner stands, you can swap out the graphics and use them interchangeably over and over again.

Is there really a difference in banner stands?

There are a lot of products that are pretty much the same no matter what you buy. They look and perform about the same and brand doesn’t always make a lot of difference related to quality. Banner stands are a different issue, though.  

A stand may look good out of the box, but after a few uses the differences become apparent. Budget stands use cheaper springs and a lot of plastic instead of steel. You may find that right before an important event your graphic won’t extend out of the stand. Or it may not retract after your event is over. You risk damaging your graphic as you try to repair the stand.

How can you tell a quality banner stand from a budget model?

Check the base
If your stand uses a swing out foot, you should expect that the graphic will lean and look like it could topple over. This can cause a sloppy appearance. Our stands feature a sleek, flat base for a stand that stands completely straight.

Stay away from plastic
Be sure to also look at the ends of the stand.  Some banner stands look like they are premium quality by adding a metal-look cap to the end of the stand. But these end caps are usually made of plastic and will crack after a few uses. Look for a stand that is all metal and has no removable parts.

Make a smart buying decision

Unfortunately, a high price does not equal a quality stand. And many vendors will brag about their quality but won’t pride specifics to back up their claim. Here’s a helpful checklist to ensure you receive a high quality banner stand.