Colors

The standard color of the funnels is white. We offer several basic funnel color options as shown in the pictures below. These pictures are Three-Footers, but the colors are available in all floor models. With the Seven-Footer, you can choose one color for the funnel and another for the base since both parts are fiberglass. The base for the Two and Three-Footers is rotationally-molded plastic available only in granite gray unless you are ordering 50 or more. The coin ramps are vacuum-formed white UV-Resistant ABS plastic.

Funnel colors are embedded into the fiberglass gelcoat. They are not painted on the surface. So color is VERY durable.

• Match your décor OR choose a color that jumps out of your décor
• Get your corporate or school colors
• Get a bright color that attracts attention and increases income

 

Benefits of Colors

While colors are not necessary, they can increase the income if they help draw attention to the Well. In some smaller locations, that is not necessary. But if your Well is placed in a large floor space area, a color can really help increase income because it grabs attention. If people don't see it, they won't use it.

Recommendations

While matching your décor or corporate colors is a nice option, it might also have the effect of making your Well blend into the surroundings. If you want to maximize your income, you will want to consider a color that jumps out of the surroundings and attracts attention.

Dark vs. Light Colors: Dark colors show fingerprints and dust more than light colors, and coins tend to visually disappear as they descend the throat of the darker colors. Light colors HIDE fingerprints and dust the best while showing coins the best. So our most popular colors are yellow, lime green, orange, red, light blue and dark blue. Black is typically used by planetariums using the Well to illustrate the "black hole of space." But it is a more difficult color against which to see the coins.

Another consideration is if you are placing your Well outside or in the sunlight. Dark colors will get very hot which isn't good for children...or adults for that matter.

If you prefer a white funnel, you can "dress it up" with color on your sign that fits inside the plastic sign holder or on the round sign attached to the door on the base. Some customers also add colorful rim stickers.

 

Cost

Two and Three-Footers: Basic color upgrade cost for Two and Three-Footer funnels is an additional $100.

Seven-Footers: Adding colors for Seven-Footers is $200 for basic colors and $300 for the premium bright sparkle colors. As noted above, you can "mix and match" the colors with the Seven-Footer since the funnels and bases are both fiberglass.

Availability and Timing

Because of the variety of colors that are available, We don’t inventory the Wells. Lead time is usually about 4 to 6 weeks depending on the quantity of orders that are ahead of you. We lock in the orders in the sequence in which the order forms come in. Two and Seven-Footers usually take about 6 weeks. Please feel free to contact us about our current inventory and production schedule. We will let you know if there is any extra lead time required.

 

Seven-Footer Examples