If you are considering investing in a basketball scoreboard for your school and/or team, you will need to gather a bit of information first. The time that you spend doing a bit of homework will ensure that you get the best bang for the buck.
The first thing you have to do is examine the types of scoreboards available and match where the scoreboard will be placed. If the scoreboard is going to be in the same venue all the time, a permanent scoreboard should be your choice. However, there are wireless selections for those that need to be mobile. Indoor and outdoor scoreboards are also made differently. Outdoor scoreboards are constructed to withstand the elements.
The second priority is to remember the old adage of you get what you pay for. When doing the research on basketball scoreboard prices, investment in a cheaper or less expensive scoreboard can cost a lot more in the long run. Poorly constructed scoreboards that are difficult to install and break down faster will quickly offset any savings you might have tried to accomplish. Outdoor scoreboards that have a shabby appearance after just a year or so will be a bad reflection on you, your team and your venue.
Once you have established the location and type of scoreboard you will need, you now need to think about the sponsors and advertisers. The latest color LED scoreboards will offer the highest quality and easily accomplished advertising abilities. Streaming video, remote access with on the court updates and minute by minute playbacks will bring a new experience to the fans. The sponsors will be lining up to advertise, because they know the correlation of sales to the stadium fans is higher than any other form of advertising. Full color LED is longer lasting and saves on electrical requirements.
You should be working with a high quality basketball scoreboard manufacturer that has many years of experience in production. Installation and good service is paramount for a quality company. These types of companies will have consultants to advise you on some of the other dollar savings aspects of the scoreboard. One of the major topics will be your scoreboard customization. You will have the option of having your team’s logo and colors as a permanent or changeable part of the scoreboard. Nothing brings fans together more than reminding them of the team they are cheering for.
If you are collecting basketball scoreboard prices from a number of different companies, make sure that you compare all of the features equally. You should also ask the consultant to provide you with a list of references specific to your type of scoreboard selection. When talking to the references be sure to inquire as to installation, appearance, longevity and any maintenance problems that might have occurred. Basketball scoreboard prices might vary, but you need to make sure that your scoreboard is the last thing you have to worry about and the first thing the fans and advertisers look at before, during and after a game.