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COMMISSIONING A "NEW DESIGN" WEATHERVANE West Coast Weather Vanes specializes in commissioned weather vanes. Most of our existing designs originally resulted from commissions. We can produce exclusive designs or offer you the number one in a limited edition series of fifty in our small, medium or large sizes. As is the case with many limited editions, the first is often considered the most valuable. Vanes in our series are only built when someone orders one. This means that in some of our more unusual series, while we will offer up to fifty in a given size, we might actually only made three, ten, fifteen, etc. during the course of our business lifetime. Obviously, the less made in a series, the more valuable the existing vanes will be. However, even in our most popular series, those who order will be assured that no more than fifty of that design in the medium or large size will ever be created. The only exception to the limited edition quantity is our Traditional Quail which serves as our business logo. Each vane in the series will be signed, dated and number but will not be limited to fifty. Initial Design Fee:
Our basic design fee is $500.00 and
entitles you to up to 3 hours of design time. In most cases, the basic
design fee is sufficient to create a new design. However, if the design
time exceeds 3 hours, our hourly fee will be $100.00 for each additional
hour.
Once the basic concept has been discussed and a preliminary quote has been prepared, we will reserve a spot in our production schedule for your new vane. An illustration will then be prepared for your approval. If you decide to proceed, the design fee will guarantee you the number one in that series in your choice of sizes. If you decide not to proceed, West Coast Weather Vanes will refund 50% of the design fee. Below is an example of a recently commissioned weathervane. It shows the drawing we prepared for the customer and the finished weathervane.
Drawing and finished Triumphant Angel Weathervane Exclusive Fee: If it is an exclusive design or one we feel would not be appropriate as a repeat weathervane, an exclusive design fee will be added to the price of the weather vane. The fee will depend on the complexity of the design and normally ranges from $1000 to $2500 at the discretion of West Coast Weather Vanes. The initial $500 basic design fee will be applied towards the exclusive design fee. Design Approval and Delivery: At the time the design is approved, a production deposit of one half the total remaining price is due. Completion time will vary depending on our current production schedule. The final payment is due upon vane completion. (However, if the weathervane is an extra large size, we require the initial payment, a 2nd payment midway through vane production, and the final payment when the vane has been completed). Vane Designation: In the case of an exclusive design, your vane will be signed, dated and noted as one of a kind. In the case of a non-exclusive design, the vane will be signed, dated and indicated as the number one in that series. If you have any questions about our policy or are interested in discussing a commissioned design, just give us a call at 800.762.8736 or 831.425.5505 or eMail us. |
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