Frequently Asked Questions
- I just purchased an ad from you. What is the next step I should take?
- What is my account number and how do I find it?
- If my ad is graffitied or damaged will it be replaced?
- I have an issue with my account. Who should I talk to about it?
- The duration of my contract is almost up. How do I renew it?
- Where should I submit my artwork and how do I do it?
- My files for my art work are way too big to email. How can I get them to you?
- What is the deadline for submitting artwork and ad copy for my ad?
- What is "Ad Copy"?
- Can't you just get my logo and artwork from my website?
- If I send you photos or other pieces of original artwork, can I get them back?
- Which digital file types do you accept? Do you prefer one over another?
- What resolution should I make make my digital files?
- What is the difference between a vector based file type and a pixel based file type?
- I have submitted my artwork and ad copy and am wondering when I will get my proof?
I just purchased an ad from you. What is the next step I should take?
Send us your artwork and ad copy so one of our designers can create an ad proof for your final approval.
What is my account number and how do I find it?
Your account number is a red, six digit number located in the upper left hand corner of your contract (under the Bench Craft Company header).
If my ad is graffitied or damaged will it be replaced?
Yes. As soon as we are notified of the damage we will print and ship a new sign to the golf course for installation.
I have an issue with my account. Who should I talk to about it?
Please contact our Customer Service Department if you have any questions regarding your account. They will be happy to help you with your questions or direct you to the best suitable department to handle any issues you may have.
The duration of my contract is almost up. How do I renew it?
Just contact our office at 1-800-824-8311 and a representative will be happy to fill you in on the details associated with renewing your contract.
Where should I submit my artwork and how do I do it?
You may either email your files to art@benchcraftcompany.com or mail hard copies or CDs/DVDs to:
- Bench Craft Company
- Attn: Art Dept, RE: Acct#
- 1543 SW Alder Street
- Portland, OR 97205
My files for my art work are way too big to email. How can I get them to you?
If your digital files are too large to email, please send your artwork on CD/DVD to:
- Bench Craft Company
- Attn: Art Dept, RE: Acct#
- 1543 SW Alder Street
- Portland, OR 97205
What is the deadline for submitting artwork and ad copy for my ad?
All Artwork should be sent to Our Art Deptartment within ten days of the date of sale. If this is too soon, please contact us to let our artists know when they may expect it.
What is "Ad Copy"?
Ad Copy usually consists of your company logo, the name of your business, address, website, phone number, a tagline or description of the business's specialty, etc. Simply put, it's whatever you would like your ad to communicate.
Can't you just get my logo and artwork from my website?
Unfortunately we can't. The quality is just too poor for use in printed mediums. Artwork used on the web is generally a very low resolution (72dpi) and we need the artwork to be at least 300dpi in order to output a professional quality advertisement for you.
If I send you photos or other pieces of original artwork, can I get them back?
You sure can. Just send a request for us to return your artwork. when we mail out your proof, we will include any artwork we have received.
Which digital file types do you accept? Do you prefer one over another?
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What resolution should I make make my digital files?
Please use 300 dpi/ppi for all artwork.
What is the difference between a vector based file and a pixel based file?
Vector based files use geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygon(s), which are all based on mathematical equations, to represent images in computer graphics. A pixel based graphic, or raster graphic, is the representation of an image as an array of pixels, as it is typically used for the representation of photographic images. While this probably doen't mean much to you, it makes a huge difference in the quality of your finished advertisement. If you send your logo to us as a pixel based file and we need to resize it, it's very likely that the finished product will result in poor quality poor quality. However, If you send your logo as a vector based file, our artists can enlarge it however big it needs to be while retaining the the very best in quality. A general rule of thumb to use when determining when to use vector or pixel based files is that computer generated artwork should probably be sent in a vectr format, while any and all photographs are acceptable as pixel based files as long as their resolution is at least 300 dots/pixels per inch.
I have submitted my artwork and ad copy and am wondering when I will get my proof?
Depending on what your artwork details, it usually takes approximately 2 - 4 weeks to generate a proof for approval of your advertisement.
