A unique, personalised gift - buy someone a sign! (Buy Signs Ltd)

Member Name: vanillawinegum

Product:	Buy Signs Ltd
Date:	20/03/09 (66 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fast, efficient service; easy step-by-step process online; excellent finish

Disadvantages: None whatsoever

My friends Dickie and Donnie are getting married and moving to Texas, and I needed to find a unique gift that was symbolic of their new life together and in keeping with their silly sense of humour. I thought about the usual "housey" gifts that people give, but figured that even the most novelty kitchen/ homeware might just miss the mark and end up piling up as clutter at the back of a cupboard instead of becoming a part of their everyday furniture (and a reminder of their old friend back in grey old England).

Ping!

How about a novelty sign for their front door?

It's a shame that no image was available to accompany this review, because the completed engraved and varnished sign saying "Double-D Ranch" (ho ho) in Disney-style lettering was absolutely perfect. I couldn't stop laughing and neither could my friends when they opened their present.

I chose an "oak slice" for a nice rustic appearance, but there are many different shapes, sizes and finishes to choose from, and the great thing is you can click on the various options at each step and get a preview as to what the end result will look like. I honestly thought I would have to go to a specialist engraver's and pay over the odds for something like this (probably getting a funny look, too, on my choice of words) so this web-based process was inspiringly simple. A few clicks and I was done!

For a total of £48.90 I received a 35cm-48cm wide "medium slice"; this is the final price including vat and postage. It arrived within one week, just as they said it would on the website.

A brilliant gift for anyone who is moving home/ getting married/ has a silly nickname that you think they would benefit from having nailed to their front door! (Those without a sense of humour need not apply).

Summary: Wedding gift? Nailed it. (Doh!)