First off, I do not currently have any job I need done.
I would like to find out about buying an engraved piece in advance, so that I know when a plaque or anything else will fill a need at my work.
I work at a church, so we every year will have a need for some signs, a couple of honorary plaques, a going away gift for a 50 year member, or an outdoor dedication. One of your posts got me to thinking about next year's 100th scout anniversary, which we will need something to commemorate.
Where would I find out some advance info about how much a work of some typical size would cost?
I need just a little info in advance because the choices often come quickly in a meeting as we are free-floating ideas. I'd like to be able to say that for so much money we could get such and such an engraving with a picture and a photo or whatever. We could settle on exact costs when we order but it wouldn't even be considered unless I have an approximate price range.
So give me a starting place, a wild approximation or an example, so that I can potentially send some business your way.
My church is always looking for a fair price for all parties, not a deal that makes the artist sacrifice.
Brian