{"id":9612,"date":"2026-10-19T17:29:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/?p=9612"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:29:50","slug":"sign-manufacturer-moq-lead-time-sampling-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/sign-manufacturer-moq-lead-time-sampling-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabricante de letreros MOQ, plazo de entrega y muestreo explicado"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling\" class=\"dvfs-article\">\n<style>\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling.dvfs-article{\n  font-family:'Inter','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;\n  color:#25364a;\n  line-height:1.75;\n  font-size:17px;\n  max-width:920px;\n  margin:0 auto;\n  padding:0 4px;\n}\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-h1{\n  font-size:38px;\n  line-height:1.2;\n  color:#0f2742;\n  font-weight:800;\n  margin:0 0 12px;\n  letter-spacing:-0.01em;\n}\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling 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.dvfs-pair-text-col{order:0;}\n\/* min-width:0 on every grid child \u2014 a 1fr track defaults to min-content and a\n   long word or caption in the text column would push the row wider than the\n   article and cause horizontal page overflow. *\/\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text-col,\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text-figure,\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair figure,\n#hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-trio figure{min-width:0;margin-top:0;}\n\/* Breakpoints are the client's own (post 9485): rows stay multi-up down to\n   420px, because at 421-760px there is still real width for a 2-up row.\n   Below that everything stacks. *\/\n@media (min-width:421px) and (max-width:760px){\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(170px,0.95fr);gap:16px;}\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text.dvfs-flip{grid-template-columns:minmax(170px,0.95fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);}\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-trio{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}\n}\n@media (max-width:420px){\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair,\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-trio,\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text,\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text.dvfs-flip{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text.dvfs-flip .dvfs-pair-text-figure{order:0;}\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-pair-text.dvfs-flip .dvfs-pair-text-col{order:1;}\n}\n@media (min-width:761px) and (max-width:980px){\n  #hicen-moq-lead-time-sampling .dvfs-trio{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}\n}\n<\/style>\n<p class=\"dvfs-subtitle\">If you&#8217;re close to placing a custom sign order in 2026, three numbers decide your timeline: the minimum order, the production lead time, and how sampling works before bulk.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-quick-check\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> there is no strict minimum order and bulk pricing applies even to one piece, standard production commonly runs 7 to 15 working days after you approve the sample and drawing, and samples are typically ready in 3 to 5 working days.<\/div>\n<nav class=\"dvfs-toc\">\n<p class=\"dvfs-toc-title\">On this page<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-moq-means-for-custom-signs\">What MOQ Means for Custom Signs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-per-unit-cost-drops-with-quantity\">Why Per-Unit Cost Drops With Quantity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#lead-time-breakdown\">Lead Time Breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rush-orders-and-what-they-cost\">Rush Orders and What They Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sampling-before-bulk\">Sampling Before Bulk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-get-a-quote\">How to Get a Quote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#get-a-quote\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"what-moq-means-for-custom-signs\">What MOQ Means for Custom Signs<\/h2>\n<p>Most sign factories quote a minimum order quantity as a gate: order fewer than X and they won&#8217;t run the job. Hicen&#8217;s position is different and worth stating plainly.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no strict minimum order, single-piece custom orders are accepted, and bulk pricing is applied even to one unit. That holds across the main product lines, with the light box and neon pages both stating no MOQ for custom-sized orders outright.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"dvfs-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Standard<\/th>\n<th>Expedited<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Minimum order<\/td>\n<td>No strict minimum, single piece accepted<\/td>\n<td>Same, single piece accepted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sample timing<\/td>\n<td>3 to 5 working days<\/td>\n<td>As fast as 1 to 3 working days for simple builds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Production lead time<\/td>\n<td>Commonly 7 to 15 working days after approval<\/td>\n<td>Rush builds can ship in as few as 3 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quote response<\/td>\n<td>Within 24 hours, free design draft within 1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>What that means in practice is that quantity isn&#8217;t a yes-or-no gate here, it&#8217;s a cost curve. You can order one sign, but the per-unit cost of one sign is higher than the per-unit cost of fifty, because the fixed setup work behind any custom order gets spread across however many pieces you run.<\/p>\n<p>So the real question isn&#8217;t &#8220;what&#8217;s the minimum,&#8221; it&#8217;s &#8220;where does my per-unit cost settle at my quantity.&#8221; A single storefront sign, a ten-location rollout, and a hundred-unit chain program are all accepted orders. They just land at very different unit prices, and the next section explains exactly why.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"why-per-unit-cost-drops-with-quantity\">Why Per-Unit Cost Drops With Quantity<\/h2>\n<p>Four fixed costs sit behind any custom sign order, and understanding them tells you why one piece costs more each than fifty do.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair-text\">\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair-text-col\">\n<h4>Drawing and setup happen once, whatever the quantity<\/h4>\n<p>The first is drawing and layout work. Every custom order needs artwork prepared, a production drawing checked at full scale, and a layout confirmed before anything gets cut. That work happens once whether you&#8217;re making one sign or fifty, so on a single piece it&#8217;s carried entirely by that one unit, and on a larger run it&#8217;s divided across all of them.<\/p>\n<p>The second is machine setup and calibration. A CNC or laser run has to be set up and dialed in for your specific job before the first piece comes off the line. That setup time is the same for one letter or a full facade set, which is why the first unit of any run effectively absorbs the whole setup cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"dvfs-pair-text-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img2-cnc-setup-small-or-large-runs-1bea9c.jpg\" alt=\"CNC router cutting letterforms out of a sheet on a sign factory floor, annotated to show that the same machine setup applies to small runs and large runs alike.\"><figcaption>The same CNC setup serves a one-letter order and a full facade set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The third is material minimums. Sheet stock, LED modules, and coatings are bought and processed in standard quantities, so a very small order sometimes can&#8217;t fully use a sheet or a batch of material, and the leftover still factors into the cost.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth is finishing and testing labor. Painting, sealing, and the aging test each have a per-batch component that doesn&#8217;t shrink to zero on a small order. None of this makes a single-piece order impossible at Hicen. It just explains why the unit price moves the way it does, so a quote on one piece and a quote on a hundred aren&#8217;t comparable on a per-unit basis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img3-cnc-router-sign-panel-1d238f.jpg\" alt=\"Operator in blue workwear running a VR103 CNC router through a large sign panel in a sign factory, with offcut and dust around the cutting bed.\"><figcaption>A CNC router being set up for a sign panel run.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img4-assembly-line-bench-8eada8.jpg\" alt=\"Long sign assembly line with workers in blue uniforms at bench stations, crated panels and boxes stacked alongside the line.\"><figcaption>An assembly line mid-run, where finishing and testing labor is spread across the batch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"lead-time-breakdown\">Lead Time Breakdown<\/h2>\n<p>Lead time isn&#8217;t one number, it&#8217;s a sequence of stages, and knowing which stage eats the most time tells you where a schedule can actually be compressed and where it can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"dvfs-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stage<\/th>\n<th>Typical Duration<\/th>\n<th>What Drives It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Quote<\/td>\n<td>Within 24 hours<\/td>\n<td>Completeness of your brief<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Free design draft \/ rendering<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours for a straightforward logo<\/td>\n<td>Artwork complexity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical sample<\/td>\n<td>3 to 5 working days<\/td>\n<td>Whether new tooling is needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full-size first article<\/td>\n<td>5 to 7 working days<\/td>\n<td>Size, finish, lighting complexity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard production<\/td>\n<td>Commonly 7 to 15 working days<\/td>\n<td>Quantity, material, finish, illumination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Finished aging test<\/td>\n<td>48 hours, inside the production window<\/td>\n<td>Every powered sign, not optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shipping<\/td>\n<td>Separate from production<\/td>\n<td>Destination and freight method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 48-hour aging test is worth calling out, because it&#8217;s the stage buyers most often assume can be skipped to save time. It can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair-text dvfs-flip\">\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair-text-col\">\n<h4>The 48-hour aging test runs before anything ships<\/h4>\n<p>Every powered sign at Hicen runs a 48-hour continuous power-on aging test before it ships, surfacing early LED, driver, or flicker faults on the factory floor instead of on your wall. The <a class=\"dvfs-link\" href=\"\/manufacturing-process\/\">full manufacturing process<\/a> lays out where that test sits in the production sequence.<\/p>\n<p>Season and holiday scheduling shift these ranges too. Production slots fill up ahead of peak retail build-out periods, so the same job quoted in a quiet month and a busy one can carry different lead times. Confirm your actual slot against your target date rather than assuming the standard range always applies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"dvfs-pair-text-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img5-electrical-testing-bench-785676.jpg\" alt=\"Electrical testing bench with an LED power supply connected to measurement instruments showing live voltage and current readings.\"><figcaption>A powered sign under electrical test before it is allowed to ship.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"rush-orders-and-what-they-cost\">Rush Orders and What They Cost<\/h2>\n<p>Rush orders are accepted, and for some builds the turnaround is genuinely fast. Standard frameless light box profiles are kept in permanent stock, so an in-stock-frame light box can be cut the same day and shipped in as few as 3 working days. Hicen&#8217;s <a class=\"dvfs-link\" href=\"\/custom-led-light-box-sign\/\">light box line<\/a> is where that in-stock rush capability specifically applies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair-text\">\n<div class=\"dvfs-pair-text-col\">\n<h4>What a rush order actually depends on<\/h4>\n<p>What makes a rush order possible is almost always whether the components are standard or fully custom. A build using stocked profiles and standard LED modules compresses well. A sign needing new tooling, a custom extrusion, or a special finish has a floor below which it physically can&#8217;t go, no matter the urgency.<\/p>\n<p>One stage never gets compressed for speed, and that&#8217;s quality control. The 48-hour aging test and the finished-goods inspection stay in place on a rush order exactly as they are on a standard one. Shipping an untested sign to hit a date just moves the failure from the factory to your job site, and <a class=\"dvfs-link\" href=\"\/quality-control\/\">Hicen&#8217;s quality-control process<\/a> is the stage that stays fixed regardless of timeline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"dvfs-pair-text-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img8-forklift-container-loading-8bba2c.jpg\" alt=\"Forklift loading a crated and shrink-wrapped sign panel into a shipping container on a loading yard beside a trailer truck.\"><figcaption>Shipping is a separate stage from production and is not counted in the 7 to 15 day window.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dvfs-trio\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img6-production-floor-flow-af65c6.jpg\" alt=\"Wide view of a sign production floor with workers at benches, sheet stock on trolleys and station signs marking each stage of the flow.\"><figcaption>The production floor, where the standard 7 to 15 day window is actually spent.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img7-electronics-assembly-88bcce.jpg\" alt=\"Workers at conveyor workstations assembling sign components along an electronics assembly line.\"><figcaption>Sub-assembly work on standard components, the part that compresses best on a rush order.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/moq-lead-time-sampling-img1-sign-assembly-workshop-a4dcf6.jpg\" alt=\"Workers assembling large illuminated channel letters on a sign factory floor, with finished letters laid out on protective cardboard.\"><figcaption>Bench assembly of illuminated channel letters before the aging test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"sampling-before-bulk\">Sampling Before Bulk<\/h2>\n<p>A sample is the checkpoint that confirms your sign is right before the full order runs. There are four forms it can take, and which one you need depends on how much risk the order carries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dvfs-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"dvfs-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sample Type<\/th>\n<th>Typical Timing<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Digital rendering<\/td>\n<td>1 to 2 hours<\/td>\n<td>Confirming layout, proportion, color before committing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical sample<\/td>\n<td>3 to 5 working days<\/td>\n<td>Checking material, finish and color in the hand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full-size first article<\/td>\n<td>5 to 7 working days<\/td>\n<td>Confirming real dimensions, spacing and illumination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Small trial batch<\/td>\n<td>Varies by product<\/td>\n<td>Confirming the line produces a consistent batch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>The digital rendering is free and fast, which makes it the natural first step for almost any order. A physical or full-size sample carries more cost and time but removes more risk, and it&#8217;s worth it on a large run or a storefront sign where proportion and illumination are hard to judge from a screen. Hicen&#8217;s <a class=\"dvfs-link\" href=\"\/storefront-signs\/\">storefront sign line<\/a> states sample and first-article timing directly for that product category.<\/p>\n<p>Whether a sample fee gets credited back against a bulk order is a per-project policy rather than a fixed published number, so confirm that directly with your contact when you request a sample. It&#8217;s a fair question to ask up front, and the answer depends on the sample type and the order behind it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"how-to-get-a-quote\">How to Get a Quote<\/h2>\n<p>Five pieces of information are enough to produce an accurate quote. Supplying all five in your first message is what gets you a real number in one round instead of three.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dvfs-checklist\">\n<li>Dimensions, overall size plus individual letter or module sizes where relevant<\/li>\n<li>Material and finish, or a note that you&#8217;re open to a recommendation<\/li>\n<li>Quantity, and the number of locations for a multi-site order<\/li>\n<li>Installation location, indoor or outdoor and the mounting surface if known<\/li>\n<li>Destination market, since it affects certification and voltage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With those in hand, a quote comes back within 24 hours and a free design draft within 1 to 2 hours for a straightforward logo.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still narrowing down which sign type fits before you quote, Hicen&#8217;s <a class=\"dvfs-link\" href=\"\/choose-right-signage\/\">signage selection guide<\/a> covers that decision and lists exactly what file format and spec detail to send. When you&#8217;re ready, <a class=\"dvfs-link\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">send your details and request a quote directly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is the minimum order quantity for custom signs?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq-body\">\n<p>There&#8217;s no strict minimum at Hicen. Single-piece custom orders are accepted, with bulk pricing applied even to one unit. Quantity affects your per-unit cost rather than gating whether the order can run at all, since fixed setup work is spread across however many pieces you make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How long does production take?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq-body\">\n<p>Standard production commonly runs 7 to 15 working days after you approve the sample and drawing, with a 48-hour aging test sitting inside that window for any powered sign. Shipping is separate and depends on destination and freight method. Quantity, material, finish and illumination all shift the production range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is the sample fee refundable?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq-body\">\n<p>Whether a sample fee is credited back against a bulk order is a per-project policy rather than a fixed published rate, so confirm it directly with your contact when you request the sample. A free digital rendering is available first for most orders, which confirms layout and color before you commit to a paid physical sample at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can you do rush orders?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq-body\">\n<p>Yes. Some builds move very fast, an in-stock-frame light box can ship in as few as 3 working days, since standard profiles are kept in permanent stock. A sign needing new tooling or a custom finish has a floor it can&#8217;t go below. Quality control, including the 48-hour aging test, stays in place on a rush order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you accept small orders?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq-body\">\n<p>Yes. Single-piece and small-batch custom orders are accepted, with bulk pricing applied even to one unit. The per-unit cost is higher on a small order than a large one because fixed setup work is carried by fewer pieces, but the order itself runs the same way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>When do I pay?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"dvfs-faq-body\">\n<p>A deposit followed by a balance payment before shipment is the common structure for a custom order. Confirm the exact split and the required documents in writing with your contact before production starts, since terms can vary with order size and destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"dvfs-h2\" id=\"get-a-quote\">Get a Quote<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dvfs-cta\">\n<h2>Send Your Sign Details for a Quote<\/h2>\n<p>Dimensions, material and finish, quantity, install location and destination market. A quote comes back within 24 hours and a free design draft within 1 to 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dvfs-button\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Request a Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No strict MOQ, bulk pricing on a single piece, 7\u201315 working days after sample and drawing approval, and samples in 3\u20135 working days \u2014 what actually drives a custom sign quote.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-9612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sign-buying-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9612"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9612\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9613,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9612\/revisions\/9613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9612"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hicensign.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=9612"}],"curies":[{"name":"pp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}