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Old 16-08-2016, 14:02   #16
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Re: Courtesy Flags

Eric and AiniA...

Thanks for that info! Those flags look pretty good for the application, and the price is certainly OK.

One trick we've tried with some success for extending the life of cheap flags is to lay a narrow bead of silicone sealant along the "leech" of the flag and work it into the cloth. Wipe off excess to keep the mass to a minimum. This process has worked to keep cheap flags from flapping themselves to death too quickly.

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Jim and Ann, thanks for the tip. Eric
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Just a correction to Eric's recommendation Flag Importer is in Ontario California not Canada



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We bought a batch of over 100 different flags (2' x 3') from this website: Buy International Flags | US, State, and World Flags

  • They stock just about every country you will ever visit.
  • For the flag size of 2' x 3' - they are the cheapest we could find (25+ flags at US$3.00 each).
  • Discounts apply when ordering in quantity.
  • The quantity discount is not for a specific flag - if your order exceeds the quantity number, the discounted rate applies.
  • We are very satisfied with the quality.
  • Each flag was separately packaged and properly labeled.
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Just a correction to Eric's recommendation Flag Importer is in Ontario California not Canada



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Sorry, I stand corrected.

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