The Staples A-Frame Sign Alternative Built to Last Outdoors
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A sidewalk sign gets wind, rain and the occasional delivery cart, so the frame outlives the message. 4OVER4.COM ships the frame and its printed signs together, from a budget metal rod frame to the Signicade kit. Watch the Signicade dry erase frame in its product video.
Start with the right frame
Four A-frames, one sidewalk that sells
Each card below prices one frame with its printed signs.
Retail counter against sign line
4OVER4.COM and Staples A-frame signs, capability by capability
| Capability |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built A-frame line (aluminum, plastic, metal rod, Signicade) | Yes, a dedicated range | Limited, a few retail options |
| Heavy-duty plastic Signicade frames that survive wind and sidewalks | Yes | Limited |
| Aluminum frames with snap-open faces for quick insert swaps | Yes | Limited |
| Budget metal rod frames for corrugated inserts | Yes, one double sided sign per frame | No |
| 4mm corrugated plastic sign panels | Yes, on every frame | Limited |
| A printed face on both sides | Yes, two signs or a double sided panel | Yes |
| Bulk tiers for multi-location storefronts | Yes, unit price drops with volume | Limited |
| In-store same-day pickup at a retail counter | Ship or pick up in NYC | Yes |
| Same-day shipping (order by 12pm ET) | Yes, on many products | No |
| Free online designer + 10,000+ templates | Yes | Yes, basic design tools |
| Free proof before printing | Yes, on every order | Limited |
| Price Match Guarantee | Yes, 110% price match | No |
| 1,000+ products under one roof | Yes | Limited print selection |
| Loyalty rewards (earn coins on every order) | Yes | Yes, retail rewards program |
| Quality, Price Match, On Time Every Time, Customer Service & Ultimate Satisfaction guarantees | Yes, 5 written guarantees | Limited |
| Years in business | 25+ (since 1999) | Not publicly shared |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (10,000+ reviews) | Read at the source |
Staples is convenient for an errand: a basic sign rides along with the paper and the toner. A sidewalk sign works outdoors every day, which is where the frame choice and the panel size matter.
Where a retail A-frame stops
Six reasons the sidewalk sign order leaves the office store
A sign built for the sidewalk, not the stockroom
A Staples print counter is built around documents. 4OVER4.COM runs a sidewalk sign line with three frame types and a corrugated plastic sign on each.
Pick the frame that matches the job
The Signicade frame stands 25 x 45 inches, the aluminum frame 26 x 44.5 and the metal rod frame 27.75 x 31.5, so the curb space and the message size pick the frame.
Swap the message, keep the frame
When the promotion changes, order new coroplast signs at the panel size and keep the frame.
Two faces on every frame
Signicade and aluminum frames ship with two printed signs, the same art or different art on each, and the metal rod sign prints double sided.
Pricing for more than one storefront
Ten metal rod A-frames cost $538.20, about $53.82 each, and a written quote for the same frame elsewhere is matched and beaten by 10%.
The rest of the sidewalk kit
Yard signs, banners and the flyers behind the counter go on the same order as the A-frame.
Frame by frame
Three frame families, three different jobs
Signicade and plastic frames for hard duty
The white plastic Signicade takes two printed corrugated plastic signs, the same art on both or a different message on each, and the plastic A-frame range uses the same format.
Aluminum and metal rod frames for polish and budget
An aluminum A-frame has a satin silver frame and two signs for a sleeker look. At the budget end, a metal rod frame holds one double sided sign.
Built for outside
Weather is the test a retail sign skips
An A-frame lives on the pavement, so the sign is corrugated plastic rather than paper, the same white board used for yard signs.
The presses are G7 color profiled, so the brand color on the sidewalk matches the one on the storefront, and a free proof comes before production. Terms on the quote unclear? The printing terms glossary covers them.
Signicade
White plastic frame, 25 x 45 inches, with two 24x36 corrugated plastic signs, $182.32 a kit.
Aluminum
Satin silver frame, 26 x 44.5 inches, with two signs at 22x28 or 24x36, $146.07 a set.
Metal rod
Black rod frame, 27.75 x 31.5 inches, with one double sided sign at 24x18, 24x24 or 18x24, $65.90.
Gains and gaps
A frame you carry home against a frame that stays out
4OVER4.COM A-frame signs
- Metal rod, aluminum and Signicade frames
- Ship or pick up in NYC
- Lower price per frame on ten
- 110% price match, free proof, loyalty coins
Staples A-frame signs
- One generic retail A-frame option
- Print counter built around documents, not signage
- Limited panel choices
- No published price match
Wally explains the sidewalk switch
A frame built for weather, at a price built for volume
An office store sells a sign the way it sells a stapler: one SKU. 4OVER4.COM sells three frames: Signicade plastic for the busy sidewalk, aluminum for the boutique door and metal rod for the open house, each with its sign printed on 4mm corrugated plastic.
Explore A-frame signs →
The long read
Staples and 4OVER4.COM A-frames, from frame to insert
Staples sells an A-frame as one retail unit next to the paper and toner. The parts below cover the frames, the panels, price and fit.
What a Staples A-frame sign actually is
Staples is an office supply chain with a print counter, and its A-frame offer reflects that: a basic retail frame and a limited set of inserts. For a single indoor event, that can be enough.
How a sign line answers
4OVER4.COM sells each frame together with its printed signs, so one order puts a finished sign on the sidewalk.
Pricing for one frame or ten
Ten Signicade kits cost $1,701.38 and ten aluminum sets $1,349.91, so the price per frame falls as the count climbs.
Who puts a sign out every day
Storefronts that put a sign out every morning, realtors with open houses on the weekend, and brands with several locations. For everything else Staples prints, see the full 4OVER4.COM vs Staples breakdown.
The verdict
A stronger choice than a retail counter for a sign that lives outdoors: three frame types, corrugated plastic panels you can replace, and a lower price per frame on a multi-location order.
Why storefronts trust us
What 61 Signicade reviews at 4.9 show
The Signicade frame alone carries 61 reviews averaging 4.9, and across every 4OVER4.COM product 10,000+ reviews average 4.8. For Staples, read the dated reviews at the source.
Explore more from 4OVER4.COM
Sidewalk sign guides, showcases and signage comparisons
Get Started
Put a Signicade at the curb
Pick the frame that matches your curb, upload your design or start from a free template, and approve the proof before it prints.
Legal Disclaimer
Gold Standard guarantees apply to all standard orders placed through 4over4.com. Price match requires verifiable proof of a competitor's published price for an equivalent product with matching specifications and turnaround time. Satisfaction guarantee covers manufacturing defects and print quality issues. Contact support with order number and documentation.
A-frame questions
Common Questions
Seven answers on choosing a frame, price, sizes, turnaround, new panels and the rest of the sidewalk kit. Every other printing question is on our FAQs hub.
What is a good Staples A-frame sign alternative?
A printer with a sidewalk sign line: budget metal rod frames, Signicade plastic frames and aluminum frames, each with corrugated plastic signs. Browse the whole A-frame signs range.
How do I choose the right A-frame sign?
Start with where it stands: a busy sidewalk suits the Signicade, a boutique door the aluminum frame and a weekend open house the metal rod frame. The guide to yard signs vs A-frames vs banners walks through the choice.
What does an A-frame sign cost and how are prices set?
The frame style and the count set the price. The product cards above show one frame of each style.
What sizes and materials are available?
Signs print on 4mm corrugated plastic at 24x36 for Signicade, 22x28 or 24x36 for aluminum, and 24x18, 24x24 or 18x24 for metal rod. Frames come in white plastic, satin silver aluminum or black metal rod. The wider sidewalk signs range covers other formats.
How long does an A-frame sign take to print and ship?
Metal rod A-frames print in 3 business days at the standard turnaround and Signicade or aluminum sets in 4, with faster tiers at checkout. Every order includes a free proof before printing.
Can I replace just the printed insert later?
Yes. Coroplast signs order on their own at the panel size of the frame you already own, so a new message costs a sign, not a frame.
What else pairs well with an A-frame outside a storefront?
A storefront can pair an A-frame at the curb with yard signs at the corner, a banner over the entrance, and flyers at the counter, all pointing at the same offer. See how 4OVER4.COM compares on the rest of the catalog on the 4OVER4.COM vs Staples page.
