However, when you’re looking for a supplier, it’s easy to assume all the stickers are the same. After all, they look the same on day one, but that’s about the only comparison – we’ve seen time and again, that what happens next can be a very different story.

Unfortunately, customers often don’t understand what they are ordering. Some suppliers describe their stickers as "outdoor grade" “permanent adhesive” and "waterproof," but they don’t mention how long for – not necessarily because they’re trying to mislead but often not understanding the job the stickers need to do in the first place.

Unfortunately, many customers only find out the hard way when the stickers peel, fade, or completely disappear far sooner than expected.

We do things differently – firstly, we ask the key questions…

What are you sticking the stickers on to?
How long do you want them to last?

Our goal isn’t just to sell stickers—it’s to help you make an informed choice.
Let’s break it down and see how the numbers speak for themselves.

4-Year Lifetime Cost Comparison

When you look at the bigger picture, investing in durable stickers can save you time, money, and a whole load of hassle. Here’s what happens when you compare 250 x A3-sized bin stickers over four years:

Cheaper Flexo Litho Printed Stickers: At £1.00 each, best case these need replacing every year. Add labour costs for peeling off the old ones and sticking on the new ones at £0.50 per sticker, and the "cheap" option isn’t cheap for long.
Mobad’s Stickers: At £3.00 each, plus a one-time install cost of £0.50 per sticker for application, you’re done for years. No replacements, no waste, no extra costs.

Mobad sticker cost analysis chart

On the face of it… we’re 3 times more expensive than the cheaper option but over 4 years – our stickers work out to nearly half the price

Proving Ourselves in the Real World

Back in 2014, a London area council invested in stickers from Mobad after a frustrating experience with a cheaper option. Their original flexo printed stickers, which were supposed to last years, didn’t even make it three months. We replaced them with our durable bin stickers, which performed so well they’ve been coming back to us ever since.

Why Mobad Stickers Are the Smarter Choice

Cheaper stickers aren’t just costly in the long run—they’re also wasteful. Every time a sticker peels off or fades, it needs to be replaced, which means more resources, more labour, and more environmental impact.

With Mobad’s stickers, you’re making a sustainable choice. Our durable, high-tack material with protective over-laminate is designed to last. We can even back it up with evidence from real-world use, so you know exactly what you’re getting.