- How do I place an order or send a product request?
- How do I find products I'm looking for?
- What if I don't see the products I'm looking for?
- How does A Better Idea! accept payment?
- Do you have any sales or specials?
- How long does it take to receive my order?
- My event is less than two weeks away!! Can you still help?
- How do I prepare my artwork so you can reproduce it?
- Can I specify which ink colors to use?
- Can I specify which fonts to use?
- How will you ship my order?
- Why should I order promotional wearables?
- I can't decide. Do you have any ideas?
How do I place an order?
You can place your order request via our toll-free phone, email,
fax, mail, or view our "How To Order" Page. All order requests will be
confirmed by PHONE and a faxed order form confirmation will be faxed to you.
More detailed information is available from our 'order' section of the site.
Your order is not placed until your completed authorization form is faxed
back to us confirming all pricing, shipping and payment information.
How do I find products I'm looking for?
You can find products on our site by clicking any link in the
product guide in the left corner on the home page, or by clicking our
'search products' section of the site.
What if I don't see the products I'm looking for?
A Better Idea has access to thousands of products! Our site is
merely a sample of what we have to offer. If you're looking for something
specific, looking to find items to fit your theme, or just don't see quite
what you're looking for on our site, give us a call toll-free at
800-520-1691 or e-mail us. We'll be glad to offer suggestions.
How does A Better Idea! accept payment?
A Better Idea accepts payment via credit card or check. If it is
your first time ordering from us, or if you have more detailed questions,
click here to read our payment terms. All orders over $500 require payment
by check.
Do you have any sales or specials?
Yes! We offer many sales and specials on a regular basis. Check out
our 'specials' page. We try to update our site as much as possible with
online sales flyers.
How long does it take to receive my order?
It can vary depending on the products you order, but most products
from A Better Idea will ship within 10-20 working days from the time the
order is placed complete. We do offer rush service on many items. Call or
email us for details.
My event is less than two weeks away!! Can you still help?
Yes! Call us! Now! We offer rush service on many of our items. The
best way to avoid any time delays is to have as much detail about your order
together when you call. You must have artwork ready to email of FedEx to us!
How do I prepare my artwork so you can reproduce it?
You can prepare your artwork in several different ways. The best
way to insure your design is replicated correctly is to also send a printout
via fax so we can check it against your electronic file. To read more about
our artwork guidelines, click here.
Can I specify which ink colors to use?
If not specified, we will use industry standard colors. If your
design requires a specific ink color, please specify a color using the
Pantone Color Matching System (PMS #). While every effort will be made to
match the requested color as closely as possible, we cannot guarantee exact
color matches due to the nature of the printing process.
Can I specify which fonts to use?
Yes, but you must provide A Better Idea with the font. Keep in mind
that certain fonts that are too thin or too detailed may not reproduce well.
For questions about fonts, just give us a call at 401-841-5646.
How will you ship my order?
Our preferred standard method is on your own UPS account, although
we can use FedEx Ground or UPS and add it to your charges. If shipping via
an expedited method, we will ship UPS Air or FedEx Air. Shipping rates are
pre-paid with your shipper account number or on your invoice. Please include
your acct# on your order form.
Why should I order promotional wearables?
Promotional products & logo sportswear benefit small businesses
especially because the initial cost ratio vs. the rate of response is much
higher than traditional forms of advertising such as print and radio. Also,
if your promotion is useful and handy, your recipients will use them for
YEARS, whereas a newspaper ad, radio ad, etc. may be read/heard only a few
times and may not illicit a response.
I can't decide. Do you have any ideas?
Yes! We have the experience and are the experts in promotional
products. We have plenty of great ideas, good strategies, resources, and
other wearables available. Just tell us about your event for a "better
idea"!
