More info about Bandit Signs...
When the pros speak, I do what I'm told -- so I got my 100 yellow signs and stands from SignWarehouse for $187 delivered. But what about the permanent pens?
You want the MAGNUM Sharpie pen to do the job. Here are the specs: Permanent Marker, Black, Tip Size Oversized Chisel, Waterproof Yes, Features Marks On Wet/Oily Surfaces, Resists Fading, Standards AP Certified Nontoxic.
No store in my town offered them so I went online. The best price was with Grainger at about $6 each. With 100 signs you will need just 2 of these monster pens. CALL in your order and tell the person that you want to apply for business credit. Of course, this is after you have done what's needful to ever get business credit: you have an LLC, a website, a DUNS #, a business address, a toll free #, a fax #, etc. as explained in those blogs about applying for your tier 1 credit lines.
Buy 2 pens from Grainger and whatever else you need immediately. It will take a month to get approved, but then use Grainger to get your DUNS score rolling. Great company and a great pen that you really must have.
Magnum Sharpies
I thought some people might be interested in these prices I found.
Amazon - Magnum Sharpie 12 pack for $25.98 (as of 10/21/11) w/free S&H View Here
Amazon - Magnum Sharpie 6 pack for $4.96 plus $6.89 S&H (as of 10/21) View Here
Just noticed that these two products have different part numbers. From what I can tell one has a plastic case while the other one is stainless steel.
Probably can find some decent prices on ebay too.
Although these choices I've mentioned don't take business accounts into consideration.