To Many Bandit Signs
Has anyone noticed the increase lately in bandit signs? Over the past 2 months I have seen more and more pop up around town. I have even seen them on the backs of cars and trucks ( which I have to say I have been using this method of a 'mobile bandit sign since 2001.) There is basically one on every steet corner in and around town. I Just think there is too many. 
Florida isn't any different!
There's definitely been an influx of seminar junkies in chicago. lol
OK, my ignorance is begging to know what is a bandit sign?
bandit signs are put on telephone poles and such with titles like "We buy houses!" used to draw in more leads. But, you have to check your local laws b/c they're banned in some places. You can find more info about them in the marketing forum.
Best,
Ana
In advertising that which is covert in time becomes usual and in more time becomes ineffective.
The signs (Bandit) were tried in the early 50's here in LaLa land and legislation was passed that made it a missydow.
So it ceased. Of course I would put up very clever little for Sale signs on all of my listings. Now that is legal. For instance.
This badly constructed socialy unacceptable dwelling begs for a crusader type handy man to restore it to the light.
Call 310-132-0155 ask for Peter the Hermit.
Want a house to fix up. Why not start here. No down payment no Credit just deposit the pink slip on your car.
Call 310-0155 ask for Agent Slimmy.
This house wants to move. Ready to change Zip Codes. Call Agent Frantic to learn how you to can own this house for nothing. Call 310-0155 The Moving King.
No money required just guts. Yes we have others. Pick your slum we are there..
And on and on. Very effective. Humor seems to be always in short supply.
Most fun was at the Comedy Store, we gave $20 bills to Standup Types to finish their act with a funny saying to sell a house.
Thank ya Thank ya, great audience, excuse me sir would you wake yur friend up, I am leaving now but before I go.
Call Lucius Foster tell him I sent you he's got a house for sale thats got a complete stage in it. Yes a Sound Stage.
He's got some other houses you can buy for only $5. of course they are a little small and you have to share with a dog.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
The best campaign was, our appeal to the drunks of this world. I would go to all the hot spot bars. Chateau Marmont where all the bands went and where all the newbies would first stay until they found apartments or houses.
I would visit the bar and Say to the Barman. "Here is $20 and a bunch of my cards, any of your clients mention a need for housing, slip them a card and have them call me. Each call you get $100.
Very effective. Lucius