Where do you get your business cards printed?

[joekr]

I searched all the forums and while there are a lot of feedback posts for business cards, no one is recomending where they get their printing done.

There are a ton of choices at a wide range of costs...who do you use?

[fortinaa]

I did a search on this and came up with overnightprints.com Now that I have the cards, I am not very happy. I had a teal/blue color in the background that came out completely purple. I am still waiting to hear about getting a replacement. Before sending the print, I did a test on photo paper at home. The blue was right on. The preview on their site, the color is correct, but not the print.

I got some samples and other feedback on www.gotprint.com
The samples are pretty impressive, and so is their pricing for 250+ cards. The only downside is the turnaround looked a tad long.

[coreypolis]

http://www.metalcards.com/metalcards/index.html

[joekr]

Thanks for the info. The metal cards are a little to expensive for where I am at right now, but I bookmarked them for future reference..

[Dchemist]

I used http://www.vistaprint.com and they seemed fine. You can design your own or use one of their designs. The price seemed reasonable to me.

Dennis

[blinking8s]

http://www.overnightprints.com/ is pretty awesome

[ImagineTNT]

I've got a really nice low-end pro-sumer A3 printer so I print out a ton of 8-up on cardstock and get them cut at Kinko's for like $18. Actually works really well for me.

[sapearl]

I use a local full service printer, although he is likely more expensive than a Kinko's, Office Max.

He just prints one custom color on a heavy cream color woven card stock. The printing is also thermographed - a special ink is used which actually "raises up" after the cards are printed an then run through a heated dryer. You can actually feel a 3-D texture to the printing.

The other reason I use an actual printer is because he prints matching envelopes and letterhead the same time the cards are produced. This looks especially nice when I mail quotes and brochure material out to potential customers.

[SWPhotoImaging]

I use iprint.com. I had them make me 250 double-sided cards, with a photo front and single color back, for $20

[sapearl]

That sounds like pretty good pricing for one side that's a full color photo. Are you pleased with the overall quality and consistency? - Stu

I use iprint.com. I had them make me 250 double-sided cards, with a photo front and single color back, for $20

[Mike Panic]

ive had work done at http://www.weprint4color.com/ and been more then happy w/ the results, turn around times and price

[snibbetsj]

I also use www.vistaprint.com (http://www.vistaprint.com) They're not the cheapest but they've done an excellent job both times I 've ordered from them and they're always having sales and discounts so it's works out pretty good.

[staciecd]

I went through staples. Sounds cheesy, but I wanted something very plan and crisp. 1k for $20.

[sapearl]

Not cheesy at all - Staples has some pretty nice stuff; it'll get the business up and running! ;)

I went through staples. Sounds cheesy, but I wanted something very plan and crisp. 1k for $20.

[joekr]

Thanks again all! Appreciate all the choices..Now I just have to finalize my design!!

[SWPhotoImaging]

That sounds like pretty good pricing for one side that's a full color photo. Are you pleased with the overall quality and consistency? - Stu

Yes, they are full-resolution, high-quality color images, on a business card. If I hadn't put my business name in the photo, I think people would be stealing them to frame for their walls. (in very small frames, of course)

[sapearl]

They can be framed murals in Barbie's Malibu house :D .

.....If I hadn't put my business name in the photo, I think people would be stealing them to frame for their walls. (in very small frames, of course)

[freeflydrew]

The last time I used overnightprints.com they took 2 weeks LOL, but the cards look perfect! This was the second time I used them and I will probably use them again.

1000 cards, glossy on both sides with rounded corners cost around 75 bucks.

People always comment on how nice the card looks

[redbutt]

Check out http://www.greatfxbusinesscards.com/. I've been using them for about 2 years now. The thing I like about them is that you can upload PS files to them. I've been very happy with the results and the turn around isn't too bad.

[JD.]

At home.