Online Shopping and Sales Tax

So here you are, exploring your name tag options, and you are ready to check out. Are you expecting to pay a sales tax on your name tag order? Don’t bother… unless you live in Mississippi.

Name-Tags.net has its home state location in Mississippi. We have to collect sales tax on name tag orders that are made from within the state. Unless the State Tax Commission has released you from paying sales tax or you have a direct pay permit, and you live in Mississippi, then your order will be taxed.

If your name tag order is shipped out of our home state, then don’t worry, it is not subject to sales tax. But you’re thinking back, and you know you’ve paid sales tax on orders made with other companies out of your home state! For these companies, the order was taxed because they have a retail location or a distributor in your state. It doesn’t matter where the main company is located, as long as they have a distributor in your state you have to pay sales tax.

For the time being, there is no tax on internet sales. Your online orders with Name-Tags.net will not be taxed if shipped out of state. Eventually, there will probably be some sort of flat internet sales tax. So enjoy ordering your name tags all you want before there is a sales tax put on online orders!

Appreciate the ease of online shopping with Name-Tags.net while you discover all the different types of name tags we offer. Full color, metal, engraved, custom shaped, and other types of name tags are available to order at your fingertips.

Join us next post when we’ll talk about visitor name tags. Until then, remember that…

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Reuse Reduce Recycle

It’s time to do your part. Here’s one small step you can take to reduce waste. Use and recycle reusable name tags.

Reusable name tags are very affordable and easy to personalize on-site. They are great name tags to have on hand in an organization with a fast growing member population or a company with an ever changing staff.

Each name tag can be customized with your organization name/logo design imprinted on it. An open space on the name badge is left for you to apply a name label at your convenience. Make affordable name labels with your own printer or label maker in the office. Your personalized name tags can be made in no time!

Buy reusable name tags in bulk – it cuts down on the cost and they will all be put to good use at some point. If you have a small and relatively permanent staff, consider our other types of name tags. We offer full color, metal, engraved, and custom shaped name tags.

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Show Us What You’re Made Of

With all the different types of name tags offered, you might be thinking "what are these tags actually made out of?" We have many substrate types to choose from for your name tags. What material you pick to use for your name tag will determine its look and style.

Our top three types of name tags are Metal Name Tags, Plastic Engraved Name Tags and Full Color Plastic Name Tags. Outlined below you will find out what each name tag is composed of and other unique characteristics of each.

Metal Name Tags

• Made of a .032 aluminum tag
• Has a brushed finish, available in gold, silver, bronze, and white
• Engraved or digitally imprinted designs
• Corners of tag are rounded for a professional look
• Light weight and stylish
• The brushed finish tones down any scratches your badge may get from daily use
• Available in rectangular shapes and sizes\

Plastic Engraved Name Tags

• Made of multi layer acrylic
• Laser engraved or rotary machine imprinted
• Two colors – core (lettering) color and surface (background) color
• Variety of color combos offered
• Custom shapes and sizes available

Full Color Plastic Name Tags

• Made with white plastic
• Digitally imprinted
• Multi color unique images
• Background color available with design imprinted on top
• Light weight
• Custom shapes and sizes available

Weigh the costs and benefits of each type of name tag to decide which is right for you. All name tags are made with the finest available materials to last long and look professional.

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Activate the Laser!

What laser? The engraving laser!

Laser engraving is how we stick to the simple classic name tag look, yet offer room for color and creativity. Engraved name tags can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Different fonts and even your logo can be engraved.

How does laser engraving work? Fist off, the name badges used contain a surface color and a core color. A high powered laser beam of light focuses on the surface of your plastic or metal name badge and etches out your design. The laser actually vaporizes (VAPORIZES!) the surface layer. The lettering and logo are revealed as the contrasting color of the core material of the name badge.

Although engraved name tags only display two colors, they are very popular for their durability and sharp professional image. Name-Tags.net offers a variety of two color name tags. Metal badges are available in a few select colors, while plastic badges offer a larger color selection.

If you feel your logo would be better displayed as a full color image, try our digitally imprinted full color name tags. Both types of name tags are offered in different sizes, shapes, colors, and custom designs. Your order can be large or small, but always quick, easy, and affordable.

Join us next post when we’ll talk about what our nametags are made of. Until then, remember that…

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Digital What?

Digital printing! It’s the new and improved way to make professional nametags. Although engraved nametags have a classic look, they are incomparable to the potential of digitally printed nametags.

Engraved nametags can only contain two colors: the surface color of the tag and the letter color for the design. This may be all you need, but is it all you are looking for? With digital printing, your nametags can contain a variety of colors to suit your needs.

The process of digital printing integrates inkjet printing, heat, and pressure to create unique multicolor nametags. Your nametags can be printed in volume or one at a time. This will come in handy when you only need to order a few name badges after your initial order.

Digital imprinting offers a greater use of creativity when designing nametags. Not only are there more colors, but also more typestyles and artwork. We cannot print every color imaginable, but we can approximate colors that are sure to satisfy. Your quality art will be crafted into a unique name badges that will enhance your professional image.

Join us next post when we’ll talk about laser engraving. Until then, remember that…

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That is what we are all about.
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Precious Metals

When it comes to making a good impression in the corporate world, it’s hard to beat the timeless elegance of an engraved or digitally imprinted metal name tag.

To make our metal nametags, we start a with fine, high-quality aluminum foundation enhanced by a brushed finish. This finish is typically gold or silver but can also be white or bronze; many find that the silver or white background tends to show color better.

Once a color selection has been made, we either engrave or digitally imprint the nametag with your text and logo. With engraving, the surface of the name tag is etched with a diamond tip cutter to reveal the nametag’s core color, making it an ideal choice for more basic, two-color images and text. With digital imprinting, a full spectrum of colors can be added to the name tag’s surface, allowing for more complex logos and other multi-color images. (Keep in mind, however, that while exact PMS colors cannot be matched, most can be accurately approximated.)

After your nametag has been created, the corners are rounded to give it a professional appearance. As a finishing touch, we often recommend adding metal badge frame (shown right). These metal frames, which come in silver or gold, are especially popular for our line of executive name tags. In no time at all, you’ll be on your way to making an excellent first – and lasting – impression.

Join us next post when we’ll share some quick tips about how to avoid hidden fees and save money when ordering name tags. Until then, remember that…

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Name Tags 101: The Basics

I know what you’re thinking. “A blog about name tags!? How much can there be to say about name tags?” But you’d be surprised. In the 23 years that we’ve been in business, we’ve learned a lot about the ins and out of the nametag industry. This blog is a way of sharing that information with you.

Let’s start with the basics – name tag materials. What are name tags made out of? We offer three standard choices: Metal Name Tags, Plastic Engraved Name Tags, and Full Color Plastic Name Tags. Each option has its own appeal.

Our metal name tag, for example, has a brushed finish and is available in gold, silver, bronze, and white. It’s made of light-weight aluminum and has rounded corners. This makes the metal name tag ideal for office or corporate settings, where style is of the utmost importance.

Our plastic engraved name tag, on the other hand, is perfect for more casual situations and comes in a greater variety of shapes and sizes. Its two-color finish can even be given a brushed gold or silver look for added gravitas.

Last but not least is our full color plastic name tag, which – like the plastic engraved name tag – can easily be custom shaped. But instead of using just a surface and a core color, the name tag is digitally imprinted with your full color logo, giving it a vibrant attractiveness for the same cost as a 12 color badge!

Regardless of which nametag you choose, however, you can be sure you’ll receive a high-quality product made of only the finest materials. And each member of our team is personally responsible for ensuring that your order is completed correctly and delivered on time – every time.

Join us next post when we’ll be talking about how to select the correct size for your nametag. Until then, remember that…

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