Prest-o-shade (collapsible auto shade) - where?

RaMMaR · 01-10-06, 02:07 AM

Anyone know where i can order one of these? i guess they're sold to businesses as promo items. i googled, but only came across bulk sellers (minimum order of 25) and can't seem to find anyone on ebay selling it either.

Pip · 01-10-06, 08:04 AM

I've seen shades like that at KMart and Walmart, with various pictures on them - I even had a Looney Tunes set a while back. They didn't pivot back into shape very well after a few uses though.

Minor Threat · 01-10-06, 09:21 AM

widgit · 01-11-06, 01:16 AM

Hi. Don't know if this will help or not but...

From googling, this is *apparently* the company that manufactures the Prest-O-Shade:
Auto-Sun-Shade/Intertek® 401 SE 11th Ave • Hialeah, FL • 33010
1-800-874-2330 • http://www.intertekline.com/
Maybe give them a call and see if they sell their product to individuals or maybe they can tell you if any stores like Wal-Mart, Pepboys, etc, carry their product? (The website is not very helpful. Looks like it's mainly to showcase their products to the promo companies.)

Also from googling: This company is apparently selling a 'prest-o-shade', but with their own company's logo on it. http://www.crowleycompanystore.com/p...?item__code=43. From the picture, it's not exactly like the one you've pictured above, but it might be worth a look anyway. I didn't see any minimum qty requirements, but I only looked around a little bit. And I'm not familiar with that company, just from googling. They looked legit, but you might want to check them out a bit before ordering anything.

And as one of the other posters mentioned, I've also seen similar types of sun shades at various stores. Costco, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. I, myself, have one that's kinda similar that I got from Costco. I've had it for five years and it still works perfectly.

Good luck

Colleen · 01-11-06, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widgit

Also from googling: This company is apparently selling a 'prest-o-shade', but with their own company's logo on it. http://www.crowleycompanystore.com/p...?item__code=43. From the picture, it's not exactly like the one you've pictured above, but it might be worth a look anyway. I didn't see any minimum qty requirements, but I only looked around a little bit. And I'm not familiar with that company, just from googling. They looked legit, but you might want to check them out a bit before ordering anything.

Wow, I might have to order a few of those for family gifts, that's my last name!

raytrade · 01-12-06, 02:15 AM

I occasionally see knock-offs of this shade at the 99 cent only stores in L.A.

PoolSide · 01-12-06, 10:47 AM

Here's another link...
http://www.4imprint.com/EXEC/DETAIL/.../~CA8126-C.htm

RaMMaR · 01-16-06, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoolSide

Here's another link...
http://www.4imprint.com/EXEC/DETAIL/.../~CA8126-C.htm

Thanks, PoolSide, unfortunately that's one of the sites that state a minimum order of 25... unless anyone cares to do a group buy, it's a deal killer (although i wouldn't mind buying a "DVD Talk" branded one... *hint* *hint* *nudge* *nudge*

). i've checked out Kmart, CostCo, Checkers, and other places, but all they have are the ones with 2 separate panels or the round, floral design 2 pack that folds open (but has no support in the middle and usually sags). i guess i'm gonna have to do a patch-up job on the one i got - it's got a tear in the middle of the right panel.
Anyway, thanks for the help guys.

Pip · 01-18-06, 07:37 AM

Just found a link to order a free sample from them... not sure if they will send me one, but I figured it's worth a try - they look nice.

Note - the 25 minimum doesn't look quite right - looks like there is a $55 fee to get your logo on there, on top of the order price.

Pip · 01-24-06, 07:30 AM

My free sample from 4imprint arrived. Seems to work well, though I thought there was a button to push to make it collapse and there isn't - you have to hold the sides and twist.

I won't actually have any use for the thing until summer, but at least I'm ready now and can toss the piece of crap sunshade I had been using.

01-10-06, 02:07 AM	#1
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01-11-06, 01:16 AM	#4
widgit New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 8	Hi. Don't know if this will help or not but... From googling, this is apparently the company that manufactures the Prest-O-Shade: Auto-Sun-Shade/Intertek® 401 SE 11th Ave • Hialeah, FL • 33010 1-800-874-2330 • http://www.intertekline.com/ Maybe give them a call and see if they sell their product to individuals or maybe they can tell you if any stores like Wal-Mart, Pepboys, etc, carry their product? (The website is not very helpful. Looks like it's mainly to showcase their products to the promo companies.) Also from googling: This company is apparently selling a 'prest-o-shade', but with their own company's logo on it. http://www.crowleycompanystore.com/p...?item__code=43. From the picture, it's not exactly like the one you've pictured above, but it might be worth a look anyway. I didn't see any minimum qty requirements, but I only looked around a little bit. And I'm not familiar with that company, just from googling. They looked legit, but you might want to check them out a bit before ordering anything. And as one of the other posters mentioned, I've also seen similar types of sun shades at various stores. Costco, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. I, myself, have one that's kinda similar that I got from Costco. I've had it for five years and it still works perfectly. Good luck Last edited by widgit; 01-11-06 at 01:23 AM.

01-12-06, 02:15 AM	#6
raytrade DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 2,153	I occasionally see knock-offs of this shade at the 99 cent only stores in L.A. Last edited by raytrade; 01-13-06 at 03:00 AM.

01-12-06, 10:47 AM	#7
PoolSide Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Music City Posts: 612	Here's another link... http://www.4imprint.com/EXEC/DETAIL/.../~CA8126-C.htm __________________ "Maybe this wind blowing in, just came from the ocean." - Michelle Branch "There is water at the bottom of the ocean." - Talking Heads "Her body's in the bedroom, but her head's gone out the door" - Sammy Hagar

01-10-06, 08:04 AM	#2
Pip Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: IL, USA Posts: 693	I've seen shades like that at KMart and Walmart, with various pictures on them - I even had a Looney Tunes set a while back. They didn't pivot back into shape very well after a few uses though.

01-18-06, 07:37 AM	#9
Pip Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: IL, USA Posts: 693	Just found a link to order a free sample from them... not sure if they will send me one, but I figured it's worth a try - they look nice. Note - the 25 minimum doesn't look quite right - looks like there is a $55 fee to get your logo on there, on top of the order price.

01-24-06, 07:30 AM	#10
Pip Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: IL, USA Posts: 693	My free sample from 4imprint arrived. Seems to work well, though I thought there was a button to push to make it collapse and there isn't - you have to hold the sides and twist. I won't actually have any use for the thing until summer, but at least I'm ready now and can toss the piece of crap sunshade I had been using.