POSTCARD PRINTERS

[bsd_studio]

Please list all your digital postcards printer sources here (such as modernpostcard.com)...at least the ones you've had good experieces with. I would be looking for about 2000-2500 pieces to be printed. Thanks.

[bsd_studio]

bump! dont make me post this in the lounge!

[J Fisher LogoMotives]

ORIGINAL: bsd_studio

bump! dont make me post this in the lounge!

That's funny!

I'm actually working on two Modern Postcard projects right now. Several clients have had great experiences with them. I do know a couple people who have used 1800Postcards.com with good results.

- J.

[bsd_studio]

Thanks Jeff...you saved me from posting in the lounge...of course you are the only response I have gotten. *shaking my fist at the rest*

Thanks again, I will check them out. That is one I haven't heard of.

[Sunlit]

*** in Florida has good pricing, but I have never used them myself. I think Scifipi has though...

[Maria]

I use a wholesaler out of Los Angeles. Their wholesale rate is
 
2500, 4/4, 4 by 6 inches--$99
5000, 4/4, 4 by 6 inches--$112
 
They require an account and a certain number of orders per month, but I'd be willing to order for you if you're interested.
 
You can request samples from them here:
www.gotprint.net
 
I've done about 25 orders with them, and everything has come out very nicely.
 

[MediaMindz]

*** has been very good for me, (points to anyone who can id that line).
Post Card Press has been very, very good for me.
Golf? I don't know.

[bsd_studio]

Thanks all! Great links - and Wow! Maria, those are some good prices! How's the quality?

[MattLongmire]

ORIGINAL: Maria

I use a wholesaler out of Los Angeles. Their wholesale rate is

2500, 4/4, 4 by 6 inches--$99
5000, 4/4, 4 by 6 inches--$112

They require an account and a certain number of orders per month, but I'd be willing to order for you if you're interested.

You can request samples from them here:
www.gotprint.net

I've done about 25 orders with them, and everything has come out very nicely.

That's it! Who needs a good waiter!? I've had it with printing!

Maybe I can get a design site and do logos for $99...hmmm. I can get MS Punisher bundled with a $350 Dell and i'm in business! JUST KIDDING!!

my-my-my, these grapes are sour! How in the hell can anyone make a living doing this stuff for this kinda money!!?? It just KILLS me!

Maria- you are a shopper, girl! I bet you have a closet full of shoes!

[Maria]

Good prices, but remember, this is a very, very limited type of printing they offer--4/4, acqueous coated, standard sizes, on white paper. I don't think the standard printshops will be able to compete with gang run printers for this particular product. My favorite local printer, for example, charges me about 3 or 4 times this price.
 
But as far as anything beautiful on other colored papers, or if you want a special fold or die cut, or Pantones, one-color, letterhead/paper that can run through a copier, etc.--these guys really don't offer that. Some of the gang run printers offer a couple options like die cuts or spot varnishes, but most of them don't even offer a choice of paper.
 
So as a printer, I would myself probably farm out the 4/4 type jobs, marking them up to make money, and focus on higher end and specialty print jobs. Also, some designers might feel comfortable ordering off the Internet (because they know the process and they are sure their file is set up correctly), but for business owners, it's a little risky...you don't get proofs, you can't do press checks, etc. Plus for this particular company, they only work with designers because you have to set up an account, fax your business license and do a minimum order each month.
 
Closet full of shoes...nah, I only have about 20 pairs. I have a closet full of specialty papers and stationery, though.
 
Redspeir, go to their site and order some samples. I've been very happy with their quality. BTW, I also have a source for very nice matte satin cards and postcards (the kind that are laminated with a lovely dull finish), though I haven't tried them out yet.