ThreeStepsAhead

Three Steps Ahead Sign Co.

Portland, Oregon On Etsy since 2005

2,024 Sales |

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This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.

ThreeStepsAhead

Three Steps Ahead Sign Co.

Portland, Oregon | 2,024 Sales

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Josh Korwin

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Announcement Say it with signs! The Three Steps Ahead Sign Co. offers a wide array of stock and custom signage, guaranteed to send your message the visual way, without an ounce of extra effort (after installation). Owing to the wonder of modern polymers and plastics, a Three Steps Ahead sign will last for years, even outdoors in inclement weather! But do not fear; these signs are equally suited for indoor display in your home or business. Deliver your message the easy way—at the speed of light—with a swell brand new sign, made just for you!

Think of it—your very own sign, designed and manufactured in the U. S. of A. by qualified technicians. Three Steps Ahead Sign Co. harnesses the power of carbon dioxide lasers—using specially formulated wavelengths of light to divide matter at the molecular level. The same technology that keeps us safe from interplanetary invasion now welcomes guests and protects your home from unwanted disturbances!

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Last updated on Oct 8, 2020

Say it with signs! The Three Steps Ahead Sign Co. offers a wide array of stock and custom signage, guaranteed to send your message the visual way, without an ounce of extra effort (after installation). Owing to the wonder of modern polymers and plastics, a Three Steps Ahead sign will last for years, even outdoors in inclement weather! But do not fear; these signs are equally suited for indoor display in your home or business. Deliver your message the easy way—at the speed of light—with a swell brand new sign, made just for you!

Think of it—your very own sign, designed and manufactured in the U. S. of A. by qualified technicians. Three Steps Ahead Sign Co. harnesses the power of carbon dioxide lasers—using specially formulated wavelengths of light to divide matter at the molecular level. The same technology that keeps us safe from interplanetary invasion now welcomes guests and protects your home from unwanted disturbances!

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Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Rectangular Sign

$29.99 FREE shipping

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

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Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Retro House Outline

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Mid-Century Modern Welcome Sign - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Script Lettering

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Rhonda on Oct 28, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

I just received my little sign. It is a Christmas gift for my husband. It took awhile to receive, but that was made clear when I ordered. I contacted the maker once to check status and he was quick to respond and explained that he had been overwhelmed with orders when his work was featured on Etsy as well as other unexpected delays due to fires, the pandemic etc. All very understandable. It is smaller than I expected but after reading other reviews mentioning it’s smaller size I was less surprised when it showed up. It’s really adorable. We will be hanging it at our front door on our cabin in Montana. ☺️🌲🦌

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Elise on Oct 24, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Great quality!

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Alison on Oct 22, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Arrived as pictured, though not as thick as I was picturing but still feels pretty sturdy. Will order another for myself, down the road! (This one was for a friend)

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
jeremy on Oct 19, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Just the coolest sign ever! There was a bit of a wait and the seller was up front in the beginning about that. But the wait was well worth it. I LOVE this sign. So cool looking and well made to boot! I’m sure you’re about to get more orders after some of my friends have now seen this and want one too. Awesome job!

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
hiltabidelb1 on Oct 15, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This sign is quality made and looks great. I attached it to a wood backing and post. Received many good compliments.

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Kate on Oct 25, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This sign is so great and looks just as good as the pictures. It was completely shipped in eco-friendly packaging--recyclable envelope, wrapping, etc. and came with REALLY easy mounting instructions. We also got this really heartful and a sincere handwritten note from the owner apologizing for the 'delay" because he had lost power due to wildfires and then had to evacuate! No worries! It was well worth the wait :)

No Soliciting Sign - National Parks Style - Thanks But No Thanks - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

No Soliciting Sign - National Parks Style - Thanks But No Thanks - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Hugo on Oct 24, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Love this item. Had a bigger size requested in advance along with a stake to put it into the ground. Not too bad. Very light weight. Does not contain any wood. I hand painted the stake to match the walnut look. Josh did a great job on the detail and it's also weatherproof. Hope it lasts many decades.

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Sarah Jane on Oct 22, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This sign is fantastic! Bought it as a housewarming present for someone with a career in the forest service, so it felt quite personal. Beautifully made! Be sure to pay attention to the measurements as the photos can make this seem bigger than it is. Honestly, 5x7” is perfect and it looks fantastic hanging by the doorbell.

Thank you!

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Jennifer on Oct 22, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Looks fantastic and I can't wait to turn away solicitors!

No Soliciting Sign - National Parks Style - Thanks But No Thanks - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

No Soliciting Sign - National Parks Style - Thanks But No Thanks - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign
Candis on Oct 20, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This is the cutest! I can’t wait to give it to the family we bought it for. They’re going to love it!

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

About ThreeStepsAhead

Sales 2,024

On Etsy since 2005

Say it with signs by Three Steps Ahead—custom design, typography, and lettering

The Three Steps Ahead Sign Co. offers a wide array of stock and custom signage, guaranteed to send your message the visual way, without an ounce of extra effort (after installation). Owing to the wonder of modern polymers and plastics, a Three Steps Ahead sign will last for years, even outdoors in inclement weather! But do not fear; these signs are equally suited for indoor display in your home or business. Deliver your message the easy way—at the speed of light—with a swell brand new sign, made just for you!

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Josh Korwin

Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator

A Graphic Designer with an eye for typography and a love of letterpress and all things vintage.

Shop policies

Last updated on October 8, 2020

I'm a graphic designer by day, but I love selling inspiring well-designed goods to the Etsy community. I believe in fairness and honesty (even within capitalism!), and I'm happy to help my customers out however I can. If you have any questions or concerns, ask away!

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns and exchanges

I gladly accept returns and exchanges

Contact me within: 14 days of delivery

Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery

I don't accept cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

Custom or personalized orders
Perishable products (like food or flowers)
Digital downloads
Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Items on sale

Questions about your order?

Please if you have any problems with your order.

Returns and exchange details

I'm a reasonable person. If an item is lost or damaged in transit, contact me and we'll work out a fair solution (usually a full refund in those cases). I appreciate honesty and I'm sure you do too. I do my best to pack everything carefully, but things do occasionally go awry, so I always do my best to make sure everybody ends up happy in the end.

In cases where large and expensive items are damaged in transit, please take photographs or keep the item and packaging around. In certain cases this will allow an insurance claim to be made through the shipping company (I usually use USPS or FedEx).

Payment

Etsy Direct Checkout (credit cards) and PayPal are both accepted for payment, which should be made at the time that the order is completed. Custom or made-to-order items cannot be cancelled once the item is in-process, but let me know if there are extenuating circumstances and I'll be happy to help however I am able.

Shipping

I always strive to create, pack, and ship items quickly, but in some cases it may take a while. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have a specific deadline by which your item needs to arrive and I will do my best to accommodate.

I use recycled/repurposed packing materials as frequently as possible—so the packages may not always be beautiful, but the lack of trash created is!

Additional policies and FAQs

Get in touch if you have any questions about custom orders, wholesale, or anything else you can think of!

ThreeStepsAhead

ThreeStepsAhead

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Featured items

Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Rectangular Sign

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Retro House Outline

Mid-Century Modern Welcome Sign - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Script Lettering

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Seconds Sale! Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Write In Your Own Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century Wear a Mask Sign - Please & Thank You - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Modern Script Lettering

No Soliciting Sign - National Parks Style - Thanks But No Thanks - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mounting Kit Upgrade for Three Steps Ahead Signs

Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Retro House Outline

Mid-Century No Soliciting Sign - Thank You - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Modern Script Lettering

Mid-Century Please Silence Phones Sign, or Your Custom Text! Laser Cut Typography Retro 50s 60s Mid-Century Modern Script Lettering

Mid-Century No Soliciting Sign - The Management - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Modern Script Lettering

Mid-Century Custom Double Sided Door Sign! Open Come On In - Please Keep Door Closed - Retro 1950s 1960s Mid-Century Modern Script Lettering

Beware of Dog Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Beware of Dog Sign - National Parks Style - Personalizable - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

You Are On Camera Sign - Mid-Century Modern Surveillance Sign - Laser Cut Typography Retro Eye

Eichler House Numbers - Horizontal - Custom! Mid-Century Style Laser Cut Numbering Typography 1950s 1960s Modern Lettering - Rummer Numbers

Seriously, No Soliciting Doorbell Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Retro House Outline

No Soliciting Please Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century House Numbers - Horizontal - Custom! Eichler Style Laser Cut Numbering Typography 1950s 1960s Modern Lettering - Rummer Numbers

Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Retro House Outline

Portland Oregon Welcome Sign - PDX White Stag Reindeer - Custom - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Retro Front Entrance Door Sign

Mid-Century Welcome Sign - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Modern Script Lettering

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Personalized Welcome Sign - Portland Oregon - National Parks - Customize - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century House Numbers - Vertical - Custom! Eichler Style Laser Cut Numbering Typography 1950s 1960s Modern Lettering - Rummer Numbers

Welcome Sign - National Parks Style - Custom Text - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century Please Leave All Packages Sign, or Your Custom Text! Laser Cut Typography Retro 50s 60s Mid-Century Modern Script Lettering

Mid-Century Modern Welcome Sign - Custom Your Text - Laser Cut Typography Retro Script Lettering

You Are On Camera Sign - Mid-Century Modern Surveillance Sign - Laser Cut Typography Retro Eye

Mid-Century Please Keep Door Closed Sign, or Your Custom Text! Laser Cut Typography Retro 50s 60s Mid-Century Modern Script Lettering

Mid-Century Private Sign, or Your Custom Text! Laser Cut Typography Retro 50s 60s Mid-Century Modern Lettering

No Soliciting Or Religious Queries Sign - National Parks Style - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Modern Retro Wilderness Sign

Mid-Century Modern No Soliciting Sign - Please No Soliciting - Laser Cut Typography Rectangular Sign

You Are On Camera Security Sign - Mid-Century Modern - Laser Cut Typography Rectangular Script Sign

Home Sweet Home Sign - Laser Cut Typography Mid-Century Retro Western Granny Ranch Cottage Sign

Comic Strip Prints - Set of Four - Shebam, Pow, Blop, Wizz - Serge Gainsbourg Inspired

I LOVE YOU - Vintage Beatles Inspired 1960s Graphics - Valentine's Day Print 8 x 10

Reviews

About ThreeStepsAhead

Shop members

Josh Korwin

Shop policies

Returns and exchanges

I gladly accept returns and exchanges

I don't accept cancellations

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Returns and exchange details

Payment

Shipping

Additional policies and FAQs