After reading many posts on the Sign Syndicate, it seems as if a handful of names come up with regularity when the word "Deadbeat" is mentioned and the odor apparently stretches across many states in our great country.
These names are as follows;
Action National
Entera
Fairmont
Regency
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Sign Depot
Nationwide Sign Service & Repair
Some others that got an individual mention were, Archer and Sign Craft of Indiana.
These last (2) look to be isolated incidents, but who knows.
But what I do know is that if across our great land the same stories keep coming up when certain names are mentioned, it can't just be coincidence. Where there is smoke, there usually is fire. It seems the same stories of Low Pay, No Pay, Slow Pay and every other Pay along the railroad track of sign contracting has been told and told again.
So, while I don't know who is the "Head Stinker" in this group, I can say that many on this board consider them in the "Stinker Club". I would suggest being very careful when dealing with these names and always try to give a heads up to a fellow contractor when and if these names do come up. Nobody likes being Sucker Punched and it doesn't feel good when it happens.
Good Luck in navigating your ship with these fine folks and may your payments be fair and rapid and your pain healed.
Best
