The Staples A-Frame Sign Alternative Built to Last Outdoors

Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM

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.

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Start with the right frame

Four A-frames, one sidewalk that sells

Each card below prices one frame with its printed signs.

Metal Rod A-Frames

From $65.90

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Aluminum A-Frames

From $146.07

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Signicade A-Frames

From $182.32

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Plastic A-Frame Signs

From $182.32

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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
Non-profit discount	25% OFF for life + Free UPS Ground	No
Satisfaction, On-Time & Quality 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.

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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.

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

Wally the 4OVER4 mascot races past a grey generic competitor carrying the winning A-frame sidewalk sign, showing 4OVER4.COM wins on durability and price

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.