The pricing and costs of banner stands varies widely from stand to stand. Banner holders may stand on the ground, or hang on the wall or from the ceiling, may be one- or two-sided or may scroll through several banners. Since time is money, it's important to also take ease of transport and assembly into account when considering banner stands' costs.

While there are a huge range of banner display stands to choose from, the biggest indicator of price is size rather than type of stand. Smaller stands typically cost around $100 to $200, while larger varieties may cost well over $1000. Shopping for wholesale banner stands can cut costs, but may not yield the same quality of products as purchasing banner stands from custom trade show retailers.

When comparing pricing and costs of banner stands, consider the following:

1. Browse retractable and frame stands for a wide range of prices.

2. Shop pop-up banner stands for the quickest assembly time.

3. Customize your banner stands for cheap with scrolling or pole systems.

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Find a wide price spread on retractable banner stands

Retractable banner stands are by far the most common type of banner stand produced, and offer the benefits of easy storage and transport of both the stand and the banner. Because the retractable banner stand is so popular, there are a wide range of retractable and telescoping products available. Before you buy retractable banner stands, study product features closely to determine whether the price includes the banner.

I recommend: TradeShowJoe.com sells retractable standing banner holders for between $500 and $800. Some models include the banner graphics and carrying case, so read the product information before buying. Impact Displays offers telescoping banner stands for $120 to $500, depending on the size and the structure of the frame. They sell banners separately. For wholesale banner stands, get Display Star's basic stand for around $10.

Get more convenience for your buck with pop up banner stands

Pop up banner holders offer the quickest assembly, and are typically the most expensive type of banner display for a number of reasons. Pop up stands are generally larger than standard banners, and often include the cost of the banner in the pricing because banners are made to fit specific sizes of pop up frame.

I recommend: The ABC Office curved pop up display costs around $1000, and includes the price of the banner and graphics. Globotech Displays' Punto stands run about $200 to $300 for just the stand, or up to $1500 for a die-cut graphic display, depending on the complexity of the shape design.

Customize your banner stands without paying top dollar

Newer banner holders offer increasingly customizable options. The two easiest ways to revitalize your banners with new banner displays are through scrolling displays that show two or three banners, and through pole display systems that allow you to assemble your own display design to hold banners, literature and merchandise.

I recommend: Get the Zero3 pole assembly from Camelback Displays, with poles priced around $100 to $300. Exhibit Solutions sells two types of scrolling banner stands: the Maverick stands on the ground and costs about $150, while the Revolution hangs and is priced around $130.

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• •  When purchasing presentation stands, be aware that many customized banner designs also come with custom banner stands. Especially if you're buying a banner in a specific shape or to fit a certain space, check with the sign company to determine whether you need to buy a stand separately.

Advertising banners have come a long way. Banner stands have taken center stage and brought a whole new professional look to banners. Whether you are using trade show banner stands or outdoor banner stands, this advertising medium can power up your marketing efforts. While there are a variety of different types of banner stands, they all share a few features that make them a popular choice in graphic advertising.

When choosing your advertising banner stands, look for:

1. Lightweight and portable banner stands.
2. Banner stands that are easy to assemble.
3. Trade show banner stands that are durable for repeated use.
4. Inexpensive banner stands that fit your budget.

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Retractable banner stands offer quick and easy set up

Retractable banner stands, also called pull-up or roll-up banner stands, are a quick and easy way to set up banners. Roll up banner stands usually have a base in which the banner is stored along with a self-contained spring that protects the banner and makes for an easy installation. You simply pull up the graphic and clip it to the top of the display.

I recommend: DPSBanners.com offers quantity discount pricing on their retractable banner stands with full color printed graphics on vinyl. Superior Displays' retractable roll up banner stands are printed on DuPont glossy film with an applied opaque backer and laminated with a UV front laminate.

Countertop banner stands are great for trade show booths

When you don't have the space for a freestanding banner on the floor, you don't have to go without a banner. A great option for trade show banner stands are countertop banner stands.

I recommend: Trade Show Shop has several different countertop banner stands including pole banner stands, pop-up banner stands and roll-up banner stands. Post-Up Stand has motorized scrolling countertop banner stands.

Motorized banner stands work for attention

If you want to display multiple messages in one place, motorized banner stands will do the trick. Motorized banner stands work by constantly scrolling the banner through the stand from top to bottom.

I recommend: Trade Show Plus and Displays 2 Go offer motorized banner stands that keep your message in motion.

Outdoor banner stands take your message into the fresh air

Outdoor banner stands are made of materials that will stand up to the elements while performing the same functions as indoor banner stands. Most outdoor banner stands have hollow bases that allow you to fill them with sand or water for stability.

I recommend: Airborne Displays has several types of outdoor banner stands including rotating stands, double sided banner stands and flying banner stands. Find more outdoor banner stands at Plex Display.

Pole banner stands are simple and durable

There are a variety of pole banner stands, but they all work with the same principle: the banner is attached to a pole that runs the length of the banner.

I recommend: Trade Show Shop carries several types of pole banner stands including flag banner stands, z-shaped pole banner stands and a stand with a literature dispenser. Exprt.com offers standard straight pole banner stands.

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• •  Retractable banner stands roll up into a cartridge for protection in transit and storage.
• •  When deciding on banner graphics for your banner stands, make sure to keep your message simple and strong with easy to read fonts, large text and striking photos.
• •  Make sure your logo, photo or most important graphic element and message are at eye level on your banner stands.
• •  Your banner stands are useless if they aren't placed in proper lighting. After you've set them up, make sure there is no glare on the banners that will detract from the message.

Great signs or banners can only be put to great use if you have the necessary banners stands supplies to accompany them. Supplies for banner stands include carrying cases, lighting and hanging hardware for banner stands that need to be suspended indoors or outdoors. Some of these supplies may be costly and add to the overall investment you make in a sign or banner.

When purchasing expensive equipment, like retractable banner stands or pop up frames, it's important to get the right supplies to make sure the stand lasts a long time. Carrying the banner stand in a hard case will protect it through many uses. Using the correct hanging hardware to hang a banner frame will also protect the stand from damage.

When shopping for supplies for banner stands, check out the following options:

1. Get a hard case for carrying your banner stands.

2. Illuminate your banner display any time of day or night with lighting accessories

3. Use hanging hardware to keep your banner holders in good shape

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Protect your presentation stands with a carrying case

If you transport your banners and presentation stands regularly for trade shows and other events, a carrying case is a must have accessory. While many banner stands come with a carrying case of some kind, it's a good idea to invest in a more sturdy case or a case with additional security or storage features if your banners and signs spend a lot of time on the road.

I recommend: Expect to pay about $130 to $160 on a hard case for banner stands. Graphik Display & Sign sells a basic hard case, designed for use with retractable banner stands. Tradeshowdirect also sells a hard case for banner holders, called the Smartpak IQ case, which also features a locking top and the option of ordering extra keys.

Light up your banner stands from above or below

Lighting for banner stands is also essential for drawing positive attention to your display. Again, when you order stands, especially an outdoor retractable banner stand or indoor gallery-style display, lighting may be available for order. If you are ordering lighting after you have already purchased a banner stand, consider whether you want the banner to be illuminated from above or below.

I recommend: BuyASignOnline.com sells a number of spot lights for banner stands priced between $60 and $80. The Sign Bracket Store by Hooks and Lattice sells ground spot lights for outdoor signage that can be placed at the foot of a banner display, and are priced from $40 to $300, depending on the size.

Get supplies for hanging banner holders on the wall or from the ceiling

Hanging banner displays need special hanging hardware to accommodate the weight of the banner stand and make your display look professional. Wholesale banner stands, in particular, may not come with the hanging hardware you need to adequately display your signage. Hanging hardware is relatively inexpensive, and can help you show off your banner indoors or outdoors.

I recommend: Hang Ups Unlimited offers diagrams and hanging hardware prices online, as well as an online catalog of their hanging hardware selection. Power Graphics offers hanging hardware that is specially designed for outdoor uses such as attaching banner holders to signposts and other outdoor fixtures.

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• •  Find out what supplies come with your presentation stands when you order custom banner stands. Although many stands come with a nylon carrying case, look for the option to upgrade to a hard case or to a case with room to carry multiple banners, stands and lighting to get the maximum use and value from your supplies.

A banner stand is a lightweight, portable frame that holds a graphic banner for marketing displays. A banner stand is a very basic frame, usually made from aluminum, that allows promotional graphics to be interchanged anytime, quickly and easily. Banner stands vary greatly, with each type or style having a unique combination of a variety of features. Learn the following banner stand key terms to get a grasp of the different kinds of stands out there, and then make an informed decision on buying the best banner stand to fulfill your business needs.

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Retractable banner stands

Retractable banner stands, also called pull-up or roll-up, make transport, storage, set-up and take-down extremely fast and easy. They have a base unit that stores the banner and a spring-loaded mechanism that allows the banner to be pulled open and fastened for display.

I recommend: Visit Banner Stand Pros to see some examples of the different styles of retractable banner stands on the market.

Sail banner stands

Sail banners are small, flexible banner frames featuring custom-made graphics that are very attention-grabbing with a unique sail-shape and ability to move with a breeze or airflow. They may be referred to as flying banners, feather banners or wing banners, if the shape varies slightly from that of a sail.

I recommend: Get familiar with sail banners and the many variations at Move'in Media Marketing.

Motorized banner stands

A motorized banner stand, or scrolling banner stand, uses a motorized device to continuously scroll through a connected banner, allowing multiple graphics to be displayed through rotation.

I recommend: See some examples of motorized banner stands at TradeShowShop.com.

Outdoor banner stands

Outdoor banner stands may also be called event flags, and feature a base weighted down with sand or water to prevent banners from blowing over at outdoor venues.

I recommend: Have a look at the different kinds of outdoor banner stands available at Displays2Go.

Hanging banner stands

Hanging banner stands come with lightweight frames with either four sides or only a top and bottom, and use hanging hooks and wire to hang banners from walls, rafters or trusses. They have the advantage of not taking up floor space and being highly visibly. Hanging banner stands might also be called simply hanging frames.

I recommend: Learn more about hanging banner stands from Instachange Displays Limited.

Pop-up banner stands

Pop-up banner displays offer the advantage of being able to be set up in a matter of minutes, without any limit on the size of the graphic display. They can also be disassembled and folded down just as quickly.

I recommend: See a great example of a large-sized pop-up banner stand at Camelback Displays.