I first purchased the EON zinc nameplates several years back and was not happy with how they held up. They tended to get bent out of shape, probably from branches falling, heavy snowfall etc. I came up with this a couple years ago and they have held up quite well. I glue (E6000) a piece of mini blind to the EON nameplate and write the name on with a pencil. I'm low budget so I try to find whatever works. I've found that the EON nameplates hold up much better because the mini blind helps keep them from getting bent so easily. Now I just have to practice my penmanship!