Need recommendations on business card printing services

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by skunker, Feb 20, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hi folks
    I am about ready to roll out my new webdesign business and already have a logo. I need to find a business that can take my logo and make business cards. However, they need to be professional quality, not the cheap home-made type.

    Has anyone recently done this and who do you recommend? I was thinking of buying like 250 pieces.

    Thanks for any recommendations.
     
    skunker, Feb 20, 2006 IP
  2. narsticle

    narsticle Peon

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    I would definetly give vistaprint a try. They are very cheap and Ive used them and been very happy with thier product. Their are also coupon sites around with discounts for vistaprint to make their pretty low prices even cheaper.
     
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    Yep I got 250 Free from VistaPrint I just paid the shipping... Of course for those you have to choose from one of their 4 designs but the service was great...

    I'm sure if you supply the art & specs they would do a good job for you..
     
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    dct Finder of cool gadgets

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    I've found vistaprint to be pretty good but be prepared to get bombarded with marketing and special offer emails after your first order, it's not quite spam but near enough IMO
     
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    fsmedia Prominent Member

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    I have a friend in the design business and she's recommending for our company to use http://48hourprint.com/ so I would say it's the best bet in my opinion.
     
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    mattmdesign Well-Known Member

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    advancedfuture Banned

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    I have used thier service 3 times now, and I think they are very good, very fast, and the cards always have come out great.
     
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    jawinn Active Member

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    If you're mildly proficient on Photoshop just insert your logo, contact info, and take them to Kinko's. I had mine done there and they turned out great. I like the fact that I can talk to the guy behind the counter and they send you a contact sheet of what your cards will look like before they print them. I got 500 black and white, double sided cards for about $20.
     
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    I've been using www.SandLGraphicDesign.com to print all my clients business cards try it out. They wont bombard you with junk mail.
     
    cooks4grafix, Nov 13, 2006 IP
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    Try out www.sandlgraphicdesign.com it has worked for me. I use this site for all type of printing especially large format. I tried other online printing places and was disatisfied with the treatment. This company really knows how to treat their clients. I especially recomend them for large format printing such as banners.
     
    cooks4grafix, Jan 10, 2007 IP
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    majidpucit123 Active Member

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    Vistaprint Charge too much for shipping... and also they offer free cards with vistaprint watermark.... So you can't use them for your personal business.
     
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    If you want ultra high quality business cards with high gloss, you can get 1,000 for $39.99 at http://www.taradel.com/ (these are business quality). They are also full-color front and back and you can design good cards online using the U-Design tool at the site. Good luck!
     
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    I have used vista print and their pretty good if you dont get the cheapest cards that they have
     
    nesrinamb, Nov 24, 2011 IP