How to Get a Quick Quote for Custom Vinyl Lettering from Letters Unlimited

Letters Unlimited quotes every lettering project individually, so there is no fixed price list to browse. To get a quote, you describe your project in detail — the text or numbers you need, size, quantity, color, font, and intended surface — and the company prices it from those specifications. Setup charges apply to any non-basic order, including design work done on their end, and those charges are quoted per project starting at $35, plus shipping.

What the quote covers

Because pricing is custom, the accuracy of your quote depends almost entirely on how completely you describe the job. The site states plainly that customers are responsible for providing all project details.

What to include in your request

Prepare these details before you ask for a quote, since missing information is the most common reason a quote comes back incomplete or has to be revised:

• Exact text or numbers — spelling, capitalization, and punctuation as they should appear
• Size — letter height and overall dimensions
• Quantity — how many pieces or sets
• Color and font — chosen from the available range
• Surface and placement — wall, window, storefront, commercial vehicle, and whether it's indoor or outdoor
• Vinyl type — standard or premium (see below)
• Whether you need design work — this triggers the setup charge

Choosing a vinyl type before you're quoted

The vinyl you pick affects both the quote and how long the lettering lasts, so decide this before requesting pricing.

Standard Vinyl — 3M Scotchcal Graphic Film Series 50

• High performance intermediate film, 3.5 mil
• 5 to 10 year outdoor life, depending on location and color
• Suited to almost all general applications
• Note: some colors may be substituted with equal or better quality due to 3M supply issues

Premium Vinyl — Avery 900 Super Cast

• High performance cast film, 2 mil
• 9 to 12 year outdoor life, depending on location and color

If your signage faces direct sun, extreme weather, or you want the longest service life, premium is the more defensible choice. For general indoor or sheltered use, standard vinyl covers most jobs.

How the ordering process works

1. Submit your project details through the site's quick quote request or by contacting customer service.
2. Receive an individual quote covering your lettering plus any applicable setup charge and shipping.
3. Approve the quote and place your order.
4. Receive pre-spaced, pre-masked lettering — each piece arrives as a single unit with transfer tape already applied, cut to your specifications from high-performance 3M vinyl.

Installation, once your order arrives

The pre-spaced, pre-masked format is what makes installation straightforward:

1. Remove the paper backing.
2. Position the lettering as a single piece.
3. Peel off the transfer tape, leaving the vinyl securely in place.

Because the lettering is pre-spaced, you position the whole line at once rather than aligning individual characters — the main reason this format is easier to apply straight than loose letters.

Common snags to avoid

• Skipping details to get a faster answer. A vague request usually produces a vague quote, and you'll be asked to resubmit.
• Forgetting the setup charge. If your order involves design work or is otherwise non-basic, budget for at least $35 plus shipping on top of the lettering price.
• Assuming a color is guaranteed. Standard vinyl colors may be substituted with equal or better quality because of 3M supply issues.
• Ordering standard vinyl for a long-term outdoor installation. Check the 5–10 year versus 9–12 year outdoor life figures against how long you need the signage to last.

Letters Unlimited has been producing custom vinyl lettering and signage since 1984, covering storefronts, businesses, commercial vehicles, and both indoor and outdoor applications.