Can I order large quantities of posters at a discount?
Yes, absolutely. Simply order a total of 10 or more posters (any size, any design) and you will automatically receive a 5% discount on your total order price. This discount will be applied at checkout time in your shopping cart. Order 20 or more posters and you'll receive a 10% discount on your total order price. And remember, we charge a flat rate shipping charge for ANY size order - so, the more you order, the more you save.
I used to get your posters laminated - can I still get them that way?
When we first started P-R Posters™ back in 1999, we printed our posters on high resolution inkjet printers. We could only print sizes up to 12"x18". To protect the ink from water damage (and to provide a long lasting finish) we laminated our posters with a 5 ml thick lamination. This was a very nice product, and is one of the elements that helped build our company in the early years. The two main problems with this process, however, were that we were limited to smaller sizes than we now offer... and it was very time consuming and cost intensive. Because of our significant company growth, back in January 2006 we began offering all of our designs exclusively printed using a much higher quality printing process known as giclée (pronounced gee-clay). Our posters are now professionally printed when you order them - in sizes up to 24"x36" - by our printing/framing partner located in North Carolina.
We are willing to discuss with you a custom order for laminated posters (in sizes up to 12"x18"). Unfortunately, the cost would be higher than we used to offer. But, we recognize that many of our past customers really like the laminated product - even at a higher cost. So, if this is of great importance to you, please use the contact form LOCATED HERE to let us know what you would like. We will reply with details on cost and procedure.
What do you mean your posters are "Free"?
All of our motivational designs are available to print for free from our Print-A-Poster website. The free printable posters are 5"x7" in size to easily fit on a standard letter size piece of paper. You may print as many of these free printable designs as you wish, as long as you don't use them in any commercial or online manner. Our printed posters in larger sizes are available for purchase.
Can I share the free printable posters you offer with my friends?
Yes, absolutely! That's one of the most important parts about our Free Printable Poster collection. However, do understand, that you MAY NOT in any way use our designs for any commercial purpose. You also are not allowed to use any of our designs or images on any website or in any online manner whatsoever without our express permission. This includes posting the images in newsgroups or on bulletin boards or forums. Text links to the image pages on our website are permitted.
What type of poster printing process do you use?
We use a sophisticated and widely celebrated printing process known as giclée (pronounced gee-clay). It's a highly sophisticated inkjet printing process that was introduced in the late 1980s. It’s so sophisticated, in fact, that even museums have realized the vast potential of this technology and have made giclée prints a permanent part of their collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Museum of Modern Art (San Francisco) and Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles) to name a few.
The finest materials meet cutting-edge technology! Our giclée posters are created from high-resolution digital images, using the finest quality ink and paper stock, resulting in color saturation and image detail capture that exceeds other types of printing. All of this guarantees you a museum-quality work of art that can be enjoyed for generations.
How long will your posters last?
Because of the highest quality ingredients we use (including archival ink), our giclée posters are designed to last for more than 50 years. Our posters are not the wide format quick fading inkjet prints that many other poster companies offer. You deserve the best - and giclée is the best!
How big are your posters?
We are often asked this question. The simple answer is that we offer 6 poster sizes - 5"x7", 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20", 18"x24", and 24"x36". But, for many, those sizes mean very little. So, we have put together a graphic representation of how large our posters are in comparison to a standard letter size piece of paper. Most people are familiar with a standard size piece of paper, so the comparison is very useful and informative. CLICK HERE to view our poster size comparison. To avoid the frustration and expense of exchanging posters because you chose the wrong size, please view the size comparisons.
Do you print your own posters?
We contract with a very high-tech museum quality printing facility to print our posters and supply our frames. They're experts in the printing field with a 40 year track record of excellence. We find this is the very best way to provide our customers the highest quality product they deserve, at prices they can appreciate. This is one of the reasons we can confidently offer our "Best in the Business" Lifetime guarantee on all of our products.
Are your posters waterproof?
Our posters are water resistant... not waterproof. This simply means that if you should get a drop of water on our poster print, the inks will not smear. You can let the water dry and the print will look pretty much the same - though sometimes there might be a small blemish to the area that had the water on it. We use the more expensive pigment based inks which do not smear. With inkjet prints on the other hand, if you spill water on them, the ink will smear. That's because they use a waterbase ink. The best solution is to avoid getting any poster wet.
Can I buy different sizes than the ones you offer?
We aim to please. We can accommodate most any custom request. However, be aware that our custom prices are significantly higher than our regular prices. You can use the contact form LOCATED HERE to let us know what you would like. We will reply with details on cost and procedure.
If I order the wrong size, can I exchange it for a different size?
Yes, you can. But understand that there is a 50% restocking fee, your cost of shipping the wrong size poster back to us, the added (or reduced) cost of the new poster you desire, and the cost of shipping the new poster to you again. This becomes rather expensive. The best solution to avoid this costly mistake is to view our SIZE COMPARISON CHART(click the link) before you order. Then you can best decide what size you Really want. Should you need to return a poster to exchange sizes, please use the contact form LOCATED HERE to let us know.
Do you own the copyrights to the quotes and photos you use on your posters?
No, we do not. The author that is attributed to the quote maintains their rights. The background photos are copyright protected by the creator. We DO own the copyrights for our poster creations (the creative combination of one or more elements). Copyright protection is a complicated area. You can read more about copyright protection by going HERE.
What about the other motivational products you offer?
In addition to our own motivational poster designs and our Educators Resource CD programs, we also offer an assortment of other motivational products from several reputable companies. We're happy to offer you this nice assortment of books, videos, Cd's and DVD's - as well as a variety of complete self-help programs. We feel this is a convenient resource for you to see other products we recommend. You'll find these products listed HERE
Service
How long before I get my posters?
This depends on a few variables. First it depends on when you place your order. If you order on the weekend it will seem to take a little longer because we do not have our production facility in operation over the weekends. Normal poster printing time is 3 - 4 days. Also, if you have a large order (20 or more posters) this may take extra production time. Finally, where you live determines how long your order will take to arrive in shipping. We ship from North Carolina using US Mail, UPS and FedEx depending on what you order. Most orders arrive to you within 8 - 10 business days from when you place your order with us.
Do you have a catalog?
We have hundreds of requests each week for a catalog showing all of our unique poster designs. As a small family business, we simply don't have it in our budget to produce a printed catalog, and absorb the mailing costs as well. And, with our continued rapid growth, a printed catalog would become obsolete even before we received it back from the printer.
So, we came up with a simple, cost-effective alternative that allows you to receive our catalog right now. We've developed a downloadable digital catalog. It displays thumbnails of all of our original designs along with the complete text of each. It also contains order information and a convenient mail-order form.
We realize that you might prefer a slick "hard copy" glossy catalog you can browse through. So would we ... but we do what we can - the best we can, and we sincerely hope you understand.
Now, please be our guest and download our most current digital catalog here:
Or, if you prefer, you can order our complete digital catalog on a CD disc for just $2.99. This special CD also includes other special "goodies" like a motivational screensaver, a wallpaper collection, a sample of our Educators Resource CD programs, and a coupon for $3 off your next order. You can order our Digital Catalog on CD disc by CLICKING HERE.
How can you offer such an excellent guarantee?
Our Lifetime Guarantee really is the "Best in the Business". The reason we can offer such an incredible guarantee is because we have such a tiny number of people who request a refund. That's primarily because the quality of our product is superior. Our prices are competitive, and our service is friendly and timely. Put that altogether and it's what creates happy customers. It's really that simple!
Look... you know that a guarantee shows how confident a company is in it's products. We offer the strongest guarantee possible because we are totally confident you'll love our posters as well as your entire shopping experience with us. We can relate to how it feels buying things online. It can be a nervous experience. We believe everyone deserves a Risk-Free shopping experience. We know that will keep you (and your friends) coming back for more!
Do you offer gift certificates?
Currently we do not have Gift Certificates available.
Do you offer gift wrapping?
No, we're sorry, we do not offer this service.
Do you sell your posters in local stores or chain stores?
No, and we do not plan to ever offer this service. We prefer to focus on our online company stores to serve our thousands of loyal customers.
Do you offer express service?
No, we're sorry but we do not offer any express service. Due to the custom nature of our poster printing process, we schedule production based on when orders arrive. Poster printing is usually a 3 - 4 day process.
Can I have the posters sent to a different address other than my own?
Absolutely! Simply fill in the "Ship to " address where you want us to send your order to. A packing slip will be included in the package, but this does not list the prices.
Is your shopping cart secure?
Yes. We use the highest security available. 128 bit SSL encryption on a secure website. P-R Posters™ Motivational Companies holds a website identity assurance warranty of $10,000. This means that you are insured for up to $10,000 when relying on the information provided by IdAuthority on this site. You can view our security certificate by clicking on the C•O•M•O•D•O icon located in the lower right hand corner of our web store pages.
We've also partnered with Authorize.Net to provide our Secure credit card processing. P-R Posters™ is a verified Authorize.Net merchant. Authorize.Net is committed to providing its merchant customers with the highest level of transaction processing security, safeguarding customer information and combating fraud. We take your privacy and security very seriously.
Who should I contact if I'm having problems ordering your products?
If you should ever have any problems ordering our products simply email us here:
or, use our Live Help system by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.
Who should I contact if I'm having problems with your website?
If you should ever have any problems ordering our products simply email us here:
or, use our Live Help system by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.
Do you have distributors in different parts of the world?
We currently do not have distributors in other countries. We have been approached by several different companies regarding their representation of our products in different International markets. But, to date we have not entered into any agreements to distribute our designs outside the United States.
How can I become your distributor outside the United States?
We'd be delighted to discuss the possibilities for this arrangement with solid established companies looking to expand their product line by securing exclusive distribution rights for our designs in different markets throughout the World. We are most interested in distribution in Canada, the European Union, and Australia. You can contact our legal department to discuss what you can offer:
Shipping
Do you ship outside the United States and Canada?
We do from time to time accept orders from established businesses in other countries around the world. We must, however, be able to verify the existence and location of your business, and the validity of your credit card information.
Your credit card must be approved for purchases in U.S. Dollars. Also, we will only accept orders from businesses having a valid corporate shipping account with FedEx to charge your shipping costs to.This is the only way will ship outside the United States.
We reserve the right to refuse orders from any person, business or country we feel might not be in our best interest. Please Email us and let us know: what you would like to order; if you have a U.S. credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express); and if you have a FedEx shipping account. We can then let you know how to place your order.
Do you offer Express or next day shipping?
No, we're sorry but we do not offer any express or next day shipping. Due to the custom nature of our poster printing process, we schedule production based on when orders arrive. Poster printing is usually a 3 - 4 day process. At that time we will ship your order.
How much will shipping cost me?
Our flat rate shipping charges are simple: $6.95 for any size poster only order... and $17.95 for any size poster and frame order, canvas poster order, or frame only order. In Canada the flat rate shipping charges are: Posters only - $18.95 / Framed Posters and Canvas - $27.95. This is a huge savings for you.
How can you afford to offer flat rate shipping?
We understand that with many online retailers shipping can really add up - it's a hidden expense... something that really matters... and can make or break a purchase decision. That's why we decided long ago to always offer flat rate shipping at the lowest price we can manage.
We all know that there are many retailers that pad their shipping costs to create an extra profit center for themselves. P-R Posters™ does not believe in making extra money from our shipping/handling fee. We just want to cover the bulk of our cost to get your products to you in a timely fashion. So, we offer shipping for one low flat rate charge - no matter how many posters or frames that you purchase.
How do you pack the posters and frames?
All posters and frames are carefully packaged in sturdy shipping envelopes or boxes. We ship all posters and frames in FLAT packaging - not rolled up in tubes. We know you appreciate the flat packaging for the finest poster print. You deserve this extra service.
What happens if my posters arrive damaged?
In the remote possibility that your posters were to arrive damaged, we simply ask that you contact us right away to let us know the details of the damage. For our quality control purposes, we need to determine if the damage was caused "in-house" in our production facility or during shipment. We will then instruct you on what to do to get your order replaced. But, rest assured we will do whatever it takes to make things right by you. We pride ourselves in our quality product, our sturdy shipping, and our complete commitment to customer service and satisfaction. You can easily contact us by going to this webpage: http://p-rposters.com/contact_us.php
Do you guarantee your shipping times?
No, we do not guarantee our shipping or production times. Our posters are custom printed for you when you order them. Due to the technical aspects of creating the highest quality posters, and due to the variables in delivery times, we simply will not guarantee our times. So sorry. But, rest assured, most orders arrive to our customers within 8 - 10 business days from when they are ordered.
What shipping service do you use?
Depending on what you order, and where you live, we will ship to you using US Priority Mail, UPS or FedEx ground service. We really try to get your order to you as quickly as possible.
Are there any hidden costs when ordering from you?
No... absolutely not. You simply have the cost of the product, the cost of the shipping, and for those of you who live in Wisconsin (like we do) - the 5.5% sales tax we are required to collect. No hidden costs!
Miscellaneous
How long have you been in business?
P-R Posters™ Motivational Companies has officially been in business since November 11, 1999.
Why is your company name P-R Posters™? What does this mean?
When we first started our business, we were advised to carefully choose a unique name. A name that provided an identity. We chose P-R Posters™ because of our family name: Peltier-Robson.
Why did you start P-R Posters™?
P-R Posters™ began as a learning/teaching experience. Mark Peltier-Robson decided he wanted to teach his two home-learning sons about the Internet, business ethics, and sharing.
Ever since his childhood, Mark had enjoyed filling his walls with motivational posters and quotes. One day his eight year old son, Devin, asked him what was the most important thing in life. Without hesitation, Mark answered "Love! Love is the most important thing." Well, Devin (the ever curious child) then wanted to know what number two, three, and four were. So, Mark created his first poster - "The 10 Most Important Things".
This was the beginning of what has now become a successful online business. A business that is equally owned by the four members of the Peltier-Robson family. A business they started as a way to learn. A business that has taught them all some valuable life lessons. A business founded on Love - the Most Important thing! To read more about P-R Posters™ CLICK HERE
Tell me about your company.
P-R Posters™ is a family owned and operated business that began in 1999. Dedicated to spreading a little light and positivity around the World by sharing our unique motivational poster designs.
Back in 1999 we just had two divisions to our company. First, we offered all of our motivational designs available to print for Free from our Print-A-Poster.com website. There, visitors can print as many of our 5"x7" personal size posters as they want. The other division was the commercial side of the business that offered all of our designs for sale as high-resolution prints that came laminated in sizes up to 12"x18".
In the year 2000, we developed our Educators Resource CD programs. These special CDs contain 100 printable poster designs in the 8"x10" size. They also contain a host of other goodies including a 50-design screensaver. We soon found that businesses appreciated this product almost as much as schools and teachers.
For optimum exposure and marketing of our different types of motivational products, P-R Posters™ Motivational Companies is maintained as a group of separate businesses dedicated to providing our customers with a high quality variety of unique motivational products. Even though we own several different companies, P-R Posters™ enforces our high standards. Our commitment to quality, service, and value - and our Lifetime Guarantee - are trademarks of all P-R Posters™ Motivational Companies.
Do you accept purchase orders?
No, we do not accept purchase orders. Our business model does not include accounts receivable. We understand that many Schools and Businesses require the use of purchase orders. We are sincerely sorry that we will not be able to service you under those terms.
We do have an option in our shopping cart (*Prepaid P.O.) that allows you to place your order online without giving payment information. Your shopping cart will generate an invoice that you can send to us with your complete payment for your order. This is a convenient way to order - then pay by check in the mail.
We are also most willing to accept mail orders or fax orders with payment by company or school check. Thanks for your understanding.
Can you bill my company for the posters I order?
No, we do not do any billing. Our business model does not include accounts receivable.
Do you charge sales tax?
Yes, we charge 5.5% sales tax to our customers who live in Wisconsin - even if they ship the posters to another State. We do not currently charge sales tax to other States.
We need a copy of your W9 for our purchase department. How dow we get it?
Simply contact us with your request, and we will send you the information you need.
What are some of the movies and TV shows that have purchased your posters?
Movies: The terminal, Country Bears, Bring it on yet again, Fun with Dick and Jane, Changing Lanes, You are going to prison, Gracie's Choice, Thumbsucker, Related, Half Nelson, Mimzy, Bee Season, Breach, You're going to Drown, Spectacular
Television: Sex in the City, Guiding Light, Smallville, Steven King's Kingdom Hospital
Do you offer an affiliate program?
No we do not offer an affiliate program. Our business model does not support the additional price mark-up required to attract a reputable affiliate organization. We also realize that many aggressive affiliates resort to spam tactics to try to attract customers. That is simply an unacceptable risk we're not willing to take. Besides, there are several other companies out there that specialize in the whole affiliate poster business. This is not an area we choose to pursue.
Can I work for your company?
Thank-you for asking. But, we are a family owned and operated business that has worked hard to develop an excellent ecommerce system requiring no outside staff to operate. That's the amazing thing about e-business... the ability to grow a large successful operation with minimal overhead.
Can I sell you my photos to be used in your posters?
No. Because of the complexities of copyright law and the potential of "deals gone bad", we choose to only use tried and true professional photo resources, or use our own photos.
Can I sell you my poster designs, so you can sell them to your customers?
No. We do not accept outside creations for sale from any of our companies. It is simply not a business model we feel comfortable with. We create all of our P-R Posters™ designs in-house.
Can I recommend a quote or famous saying for you to make a poster from?
Sure, we get recommendations and requests almost every week. Some of our most popular designs feature quotes that were recommended by our visitors. We certainly can't guarantee that we will use your recommendation, but we do enjoy hearing what our visitors want. You can contact us using any one of our 6 convenient methods located here: http://p-rposters.com/contact_us.php
Can I use your poster designs on my website if I give you credit?
No, we're sorry. That is absolutely not permitted - even if you give us credit. As a business we have decided to not allow this. We prefer to be the only online source for our poster designs. Please checkout our copyright policy for more details: http://p-rposters.com/copyright.php
However, you are allowed to participate in our Poster-of-the-Week program. This program allows you to use our special html code on your webpage to display a small thumbnail graphic of our featured poster-of-the-week. When your visitors click on the thumbnail graphic, they will be taken to a page where they can print out a free 5"x7" personal size poster of the featured design. You can read more about this program by going here: http://www.p-rposters.com/potw4u.htm
What is your privacy policy?
We understand that privacy online is very important to users of our websites, especially when conducting business. You can read our complete Privacy Policy by going here:
We will not send you unsolicited email - only updates and notifications to our customers. We also do a monthly email to members of our "Friends of P-R Posters™" Club who have specifically requested to receive this information.
Do you plan on offering your posters in other languages?
At this point we are only offering a limited number of our poster designs translated into Spanish. We currently offer around 150 designs from our Spanish Motivation Posters website. Some day in the future, perhaps, we will connect with the right resources to translate into other languages as well.
What is your Poster-of-the-Week program?
Now, webmasters can offer our Free Motivational Print-A-Posters on their website. Each week a new poster thumbnail will automatically be displayed. Their visitors can click on the thumbnail and a new window will open. Visitors can print out the weekly Print-A-Poster design. Website visitors love this service, and return often for the new weekly Free Print-A-Poster. To find out more about this special program simply CLICK HERE
Can I link to your website? How?
Over the years, we've found that webmasters really like to link to our Free Print-A-Poster website. It's a really great resource, and very popular! If you'd like to link to this website, please GO HERE
Why should I join your "Friends Club"?
It's a great place to get Free Stuff, Special Discounts, and Updates to the new poster designs we will be publishing each month. It's a members only club that is absolutely Free to join, and you can cancel anytime. CLICK HERE for the Free application.
What do you mean by your slogan "You'll Feel Better!"
It's really very simple. When you look at the huge variety of motivational poster designs we've created over the years, and you read the quotes and famous sayings that are featured on the posters - You WILL Feel Better! That's what is so powerful and comforting about our collection. That's why we do what we do. That's why we chose that slogan to represent our company.
When did you start offering custom posters?
We started selling custom designed posters to businesses back in 2003 through our Custom Corporate Posters website. We began the consumer version for custom created posters with the introduction of our My-Exclusive-Poster website in January 2007. In 2008 we began Business Motivation Posters - offering a service for Speakers who want to Sell Autographed copies of their very own custom Motivational Posters. These websites specialize in working directly with the customer to bring their ideas to life. The customer chooses the quote, poem, or famous saying that they would like. Then our skilled poster artists help enhance the thought with beautiful blending of background photos and text styling. The final results are just what the customer wanted. A one of a kind custom design created just for them. A custom masterpiece lasting decades.
When did you start selling posters online?
We actually started selling our poster designs online way back in late 1995. Back then we were known as Harmony House Enterprises and started off with just 10 poster designs. It wasn't until November 11, 1999 (11/11/99) that we officially began business as P-R Posters™. Back then our collection was a little over 100 poster designs.
When did you start selling frames to go with your posters?
We started selling our line of ready made and custom frames in January 2007.
Where do you get the quotes and famous sayings that you use?
We subscribe to several services that provide motivational quotes. We also research on the Internet to find famous sayings and quotes that we feel would be well received by our visitors. We also receive suggestions from our website visitors.
Where do you get the background photos that you use?
We purchase the usage rights to the background photos we use from several professional resources.
What are your plans for the future?
We always strive to share our motivational designs with more people around the World. By promoting our Free Print-A-Poster website, we are reaching out to all corners of the Earth to bring a little light in the midst of darkness. To share a smile with those who cry. And, to do our best to make a difference!
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