Lead times and prices
| Lead time | Production time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 5 working days | -10% |
| Standard | 3 working days | Listed price |
| Express | Next working day | +20% |
| Same-day | By 09:00 Mon–Fri, eligible items only | +30% |
Production time starts once payment has cleared and your artwork is approved. Delivery is separate.
The four lead-time tiers
Every stock product offers these options. The clock starts once payment and print-ready artwork are both in:
- Economy – about 5 working days, 10% less than the listed price.
- Standard – about 3 working days at the listed price.
- Express – next working day, plus 20%.
- Same-day – eligible items only (such as banners and paper print), ordered, paid and print-ready by 09:00 Monday to Friday, plus 30%. It is priced high on purpose, so planning a few days ahead saves you money.
Standard is the listed price. Economy is the cheapest option when you can wait a little longer.
The 09:00 same-day cutoff
Same-day is available on eligible items only, such as banners and paper print. To qualify, the order must be placed, paid and have print-ready artwork by 09:00, Monday to Friday. Orders that miss the cutoff, need artwork changes or are paid late move to the next working day.
Same-day costs 30% more on purpose. It is there for emergencies; ordering a few days ahead on Standard or Economy is cheaper and less stressful.
Working days and holidays
- Working days are Monday to Friday. Weekends are not counted.
- South African public holidays are not working days, so lead times move out over long weekends and the December period.
- Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and finished orders are collected in those hours.
Production, dispatch and delivery
The lead time is production time: when the order is ready for collection in Rivonia. If you choose delivery, it is dispatched once production is done, and delivery time is added. Installation is scheduled separately once items are made. See delivery and collection.
Custom signage timelines
Custom signs, 3D letters, light boxes, pylons, wraps and gazebo builds are made to order, so their timeline is confirmed on the quote. It depends on materials, size, artwork approval, site measurements and installation scheduling. If you have an opening date or event, tell us when you request a quote.
