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Laser cutting is a popular and immensely applied technique for cutting acrylic products. Laser cutters and engravers provide smooth cutting and leave polished surfaces. Laser cutting is becoming the best option for small products of 3D designs with no errors. This technology is also great for displaying different products on acrylic stands, shelves, and frames. 

How do you start your collection? Looking to start or expand your sports memorabilia collection? There are a few things for you to consider – from budget to storage. Keep reading to find all you need to know about maintaining your collection, as well as Plexico’s variety of baseball, cricket, football & rugby display stands.   The sports memorabilia industry is expanding rapidly across the world, worth $5.4 billion per year in the US. While it can be a great investment and potential profit-maker, it’s a fun hobby, too! You should, first, establish which sports/teams you’d like to focus on. If you have a more defined goal, it’ll be easier to narrow down the pool of collectables to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re a fan of hockey, you should establish whether you’re collecting generalised hockey memorabilia or items from a particular hockey team. Figure out whether you’re looking for specific jerseys, helmets, pucks, or hockey sticks – is there a particular player you like? Once you’ve figured out exactly what you’re looking for, you can start your search! Sports memorabilia ideas If you’re unsure what to collect, you could check out various sports memorabilia forums to get some inspiration. This way, you’ll work out what you want to collect and, who knows, you might even make friends with some like-minded people along the way. Here are some ideas of what you could collect: Sports trading cards Helmets Hats/caps Bats/sticks Balls/pucks Jerseys/shirts Signed photos Other miscellaneous memorabilia Set yourself a budget It’s a good idea to set yourself a budget for any hobby, especially one that mostly involves purchasing items. Hobbies are supposed to be fun and lighthearted – so don’t go broke over it. You don’t want your hobby to negatively impact your finances and cause you unnecessary stress, so setting a budget is vital. You might come across an item which seems too good to be true, but don’t be too eager. You’ll need to understand which items are worth spending money on and which can wait if it’s slightly out of your budget. If there’s something you really want, but it’s out of your price range, you can focus on saving money to go towards it. Research Alongside your search for memorabilia, it’s a good idea to spend some time doing research. This way, you’ll be able to work out the average price range for certain items and understand whether something is worth the money. This will help with your budget – making sure you don’t overpay for any items. As well as this, you’ll learn what seems legitimate and what isn’t. The odds are, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Forgeries and scams are common in the memorabilia industry, so it’s good to be clued up on this. Make sure it’s legitimate Authenticity is vital when it comes to sports memorabilia. A lot of items are easy to fake, especially game-used items. This is because there aren’t a lot of reputable sources to authenticate them. It’s common for high-value items to have dual authentication from several reliable companies. It’s a good idea to look for these authenticity sources to make sure the memorabilia is legitimate before you waste your money. Most reliable memorabilia sellers will automatically provide this authentication – it’s good practice to do so. So you should definitely question it if this authentication isn’t available. Protect your collection So, you’ve bought your memorabilia and your collection is growing. Now it’s time to preserve it as best as you can. Of course, you’ll likely want to display your favourite items, but it’s important to do this safely. You don’t want your items to lose value or become tarnished, so here are some top tips for keeping your memorabilia safe: Temperature control. Ambient temperature is ideal, but humidity is something to avoid.  UV Protection. Clear displays such as plexiglass can stop your memorabilia from becoming faded. Keep them away from dust. This can be done by keeping them in enclosed boxes or with regular cleaning. Baseball, cricket, football & rugby display stands Ready to start displaying your sports memorabilia collection? Plexico has you covered! Our baseball, cricket, football & rugby display stands are perfect for showcasing your memorabilia.  Check out our options on our online store to find your perfect storage or display solution. We have clear acrylic options to highlight your items, safely displaying them on floor stands or hanging from wall-mounted stands.

Many types of stores and retail outlets use acrylic display stands as fixtures to display the goods and products they have available for consumers to purchase. Acrylic stands are very beneficial because of their durability. Many stores also have a preference for these types of stands because of their stylish and transparent features. When using an acrylic stand, maintenance is also kept to a minimum, which has caused many stores to turn to acrylic stands when they go about redesigning their interior. Most stores will testify that the biggest advantage of using an acrylic stand as a display fixture is its durability, which ultimately leads to its beneficial longevity. Almost all display stands within a store will get bumped into, making durability a must. An acrylic stand is known to last much longer than a regular plastic stand or varnished hardwood stand. Even though an acrylic stand looks fragile, it can actually hold a large amount of weight. The acrylic stand’s strength and durability allows a store to display a wide range of items on it. An acrylic stand's transparency is also a great benefit when it comes to displaying items. Utilising a transparent stand enables a store to effectively display its items because the stand itself does not distract the consumer from viewing the item on display. In addition to its transparency, a stand made of acrylic is also flexible. This flexibility allows a store to form its stands in a number of shapes and sizes, which are determined by the needs and preference of the store itself. Many businesses that have more than one store location also prefer acrylic stands because standardised displays can be achieved. Most businesses are always looking for ways to keep their operational expenses to a minimum, which includes maintenance expenses. One way to keep store shelving and display maintenance down is utilising acrylic stands. An acrylic stand often will come with a lifetime guarantee, which helps significantly reduce expenses associated with purchasing shelves and displays. Maintenance costs related to shelving and displays are also kept to a minimum because of the acrylic stands' durability. The stands' durability means they are not easily broken, so money rarely has to be spent to repair them. If you’re looking for some top quality acrylic stands, check our website to see what we can do!

Did you know there are all different types of acrylic display stands? There are some bare essentials for you gamers as well! We have PS4, PS5 & XBOX controller holders that add display zest to your gaming experience.  Not only do they look cool, but there are some amazing benefits to using these holders. Let’s go through them in this blog. Safety Your controllers are going to see some wear and tear. We’re willing to take a guess that after you’re done gaming you’ll put your controller on your desk, your floor or maybe even in a crevice in your furniture. If you’re guilty of this… stop! When you put your controllers onto dirty surfaces you run the risk of dust and grit getting into the mechanisms. Imagine you’re trying to cross a ball into the enemy’s box on FIFA and the buttons are not working properly. Or you’re about to get the final kill in search and destroy on Call of Duty and your shooting trigger ceases. Frustrating, right? With our display stands, you can prevent these gaming disasters! Although we can’t certify that your controllers will live forever, taking proper care of them can improve their longevity immensely. We all know they aren’t cheap, so take care of them. Location Where is it?! If you have a wireless controller, it’s very easy to lose track of where it’s gone. Especially if you usually have guests or family members (especially kids) who tend to take your controllers for a walk. Let’s put a stop to this. Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to get onto your own console after a long day at work. Many of us don’t use our game consoles for just gaming anymore. For a lot of us, they’re our entire entertainment system. Access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Spotify, etc. can all be granted through your gaming system. Make sure you know where your controllers are at all times with our controller holders. Aesthetic A gaming station can be a holy place for many gamers. If you’ve tech’d out your station and systems to look glamorous, you’ll want to make sure your controllers also look the part. With acrylic display stands your controllers can be kept safe, secure and out of the way of your main centrepieces. These work especially well if you have a neon or glowing set-up. More light passes through our transparent stands. Interested in upgrading your space? Check out our website for our acrylic controller holders!

Jewellery display stands are one of the most effective products that correctly market your jewellery. Jewellery displays are said to be the store’s silent salesperson. Your jewellery pieces become more attractive and easier for the customers to visualise themselves wearing them. Here at Plexico, we’d like to shed some light on what you can do to help your jewellery-driven sales. Increase Sales With Jewellery Displays Give your store a more professional aesthetic with a unified look. Having two or three colours is the maximum recommended amount. A specific colour palette should be chosen and followed throughout. Many of the larger brands will use simple display units such as our 20 earring display holder. The more you can make the product stand out, the better. Having a flat display in your jewellery store or section can make your products feel monotone and dull. Experiment with different heights, varying positions and different size display units to help add more depth to your displays. Keeping them clean is paramount. A dirty display unit can really turn potential customers into uninterested consumers. Using acrylic display units means they’re easy to clean. Glass units, although have the same aesthetic value, are much more delicate and therefore you may not want to risk giving them a proper clean.  Brand Personality Your packaging, boxes, and display units are all a part of your brand. Packaging is the very first thing your customers will look at before they’ve even reached your product, this is no different to the display units you're using. Try to stick to minimal themes and displays, again, we want to keep the attention on your products. Reusable Displays Stands You won’t get just a single use out of your display stands. These will be ready to use, time and time again, for future products. Having the same reliable displays can help build consistency within how you present your jewellery to your customers.  Enhanced Sales As per a survey, one-third of the customer’s buying decision depends on the packaging and the presentation of jewellery items. Having customised jewellery packaging can add immense value to the brand by increasing the value of the product. New and interesting packaging ideas easily grab the buyer’s attention and also bring you new buyers. It directly affects your business, drives more sales, and creates an impact on your bottom line. Jewellery packaging and display boxes not only protect the valuable jewellery items from getting damaged, but they also associate the personality of the brand with the customers. These things highlight the key features of a brand and give it a unique brand recognition. Having nice boxes for packaging your assorted items can bring you a lot of positive feedback from customers along with new buyers. Need Display Stands? We offer a great selection of various display stands for you and your company. Whether you’re looking to display jewellery, collectables, or cases, we can help. If you’re looking for something specific or we don’t have it in stock (yet), take a look at our made-to-order section and see how we can help!