License Plate Frame

[rufaro]

Well, just got my Weapon of Less Consumption/PriusChat frame. I gotta say, I need to pay attention in future and figure out what I really want...But sometimes it's kinda difficult w/ little bitty thumbnails to see what you're getting. First, I would infinitely have preferred the Weapon of Less Consumption to be the LARGE AND READABLE bit, since that, really, is the more important one for the drones on the road to see. Also, I didn't realize it was just a frame with black stickers on it--looks kinda cheesy and I am not too sure I want to put it on the car at all. Which brings me to the bit that is really entirely my fault--I didn't think this through right, because I was just anxious to find something to replace the dealer frames. I know some folks on this board take off things like the Toyota logo, since they don't want to advertise for them (others do it do keep the car easier to wash and stuff). I don't mink my car saying Toyota, but I am DAMNED if I will advertise the CAR DEALERSHIP unless they pay me to be their billboard. In the past, I simply declined to accept dealer frames or just dumped 'em, leaving the plates just there. However, this will not look "nice" on my nice black car (and the dealer frames are black...). The PriusChat frame is chrome w/ black & white cheesy stickers. I'm thinking I will simply chalk up the frame to an ill-considered purchase, and continue my quest for classy looking !) black Darwin Fish plates! :P

[darelldd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jun 5 2006, 05:19 PM) [snapback]266329[/snapback]</div>

I'm thinking I will simply chalk up the frame to an ill-considered purchase, and continue my quest for classy looking !)
[/b]

I know nothing about the PC frames - I do know that high-quality customized frames are tough to come by. If anybody has a lead on them, I'd love to hear it. I had mine done for quite a bit of money. The frames are OK, and the text is great-looking... but only at one angle, and only until I wear it off with washing. The stuff does not seem to be durable, but a very thin paint. Still, it looks good for now!

[Danny]

Yeah, the quality on CafePress is hit or miss sometimes. That's why I don't actively push the items that are available through them that have to do with PriusChat.

Maybe one day we'll have some high-quality stuff of our own.

[livelychick]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jun 5 2006, 08:19 PM) [snapback]266329[/snapback]</div>

Well, just got my Weapon of Less Consumption/PriusChat frame. I gotta say, I need to pay attention in future and figure out what I really want...But sometimes it's kinda difficult w/ little bitty thumbnails to see what you're getting. First, I would infinitely have preferred the Weapon of Less Consumption to be the LARGE AND READABLE bit, since that, really, is the more important one for the drones on the road to see. Also, I didn't realize it was just a frame with black stickers on it--
[/b]

I ordered my frame over the internet, too...and it has the sticker-like frame, too. However, I had ordered mine on black metal instead of chrome, so it really looks okay. Give it a shot, look at it from a few yards back.

My Pruis is black, btw. My frame says "EX-SUV OWNER" on the top and "NOW ECO-FRIENDLY FOR MY KID" on the bottom.

[aaf709]

I got mine from Universal Studios when they had the Back to the Future store. It reads...

BRINGING YOU YESTERDAY'S TOMORROW...TODAY!

INSTITUTE OF FUTURE TECHNOLOGY

People have asked me if I've worked there.

[rufaro]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(livelychick @ Jun 5 2006, 08:23 PM) [snapback]266451[/snapback]</div>

My Pruis is black, btw. My frame says "EX-SUV OWNER" on the top and "NOW ECO-FRIENDLY FOR MY KID" on the bottom.
[/b]

The hitch is that, not having thought it through, I don't want the silver one on the black car anyway. The yellow HOV stickers (should I ever actually GET them) are heartbreaking enough (though I believe I did see someone here who put some of 'em in windows instead of all of 'em on the paint...I'll have to think about that! <_<

[tanteb & rgrpick]

>>my Weapon of Less Consumption/PriusChat frame

After waiting close to two weeks to get ours, we can't use it even if we wanted to, the frame covers the two Georgia year and month renewal tags (bottom left and right) of plate). I'm not going to get my first ticket for that. It's a shame though, hubby really liked the combo of "retired army vet" plate and "weapon of less consumption" plate holder.

[darelldd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jun 6 2006, 12:24 AM) [snapback]266549[/snapback]</div>

(though I believe I did see someone here who put some of 'em in windows instead of all of 'em on the paint...I'll have to think about that! <_<
[/b]

As long as you're aware that having them mounted incorrectly is just as illegal as not applying them and driving solo in the HOV lane.

[rufaro]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jun 6 2006, 05:49 PM) [snapback]266984[/snapback]</div>

As long as you're aware that having them mounted incorrectly is just as illegal as not applying them and driving solo in the HOV lane.
[/b]

I have replied to this in "Latest # of HOV Stickers issued?" thread, http://priuschat.com/index.php?s=&showtopi...ndpost&p=267099, since we have now moved from license plate frames firmly into stickers!

[rufaro]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jun 5 2006, 05:19 PM) [snapback]266329[/snapback]</div>

Well, just got my Weapon of Less Consumption/PriusChat frame. [/b]

(from CafePress)

UPDATE:

In this order, I had the frame, 2 hats (one "Consume Less, go Hybrid" and one from my mother's website (www.reviewingtheevidence.com), and a coffee mug from mom's site. I contacted CafePress to send back the frame and the NOT hybrid cap (the hat in question looked about as cheesy as the frame--the logo was placed on real ugly like...). They (CafePress) say you have to get an RMA. I just got the following very nice and classy reply:

"Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting CafePress.com!

I’m sorry your order was not received in perfect condition. We want you to be
100% satisfied with your CafePress.com experience.

I’ve gone ahead and processed a refund for you. Please allow 3 - 5 business days
for the refund to be reflected on credit card statement.

I know the item received is not up to your complete satisfaction but as our way
of apology please go ahead and keep it. There is no need for a return!



If there is anything else I can do for you please let me know.

Your ticket code is XXXXXXX. Please use this code in any further
communication.

Best Regards,


Helen O.
CafePress.com Support Associate
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday (EST)
www.cafepress.com

Let your individuality shine.
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So, while I can't say I love all of their stuff--I do very much admire their attitude about this!

So, anybody want a license plate frame or a black cap with a black cat on it? Only cost ya postage...