I'm Dumb/Biz Card Typo

I have it!! Just change your phone number!

If it's any consolation, the first run I ever made I made in photoshop. Of course I was editing it much bigger than actual size...but after I had them printed the font was so small that you needed a magnifying glass to read the web address and other vital info.

Personally, I would reprint. Trust me, this is coming from a poor guy, so $200 is a ton of money to me, but it would drive me nuts and I would be afraid it would reflect on me and the service I offer.

$200 for 200 5x7 postcards??? That is crazy high. Your friend isn't doing you any favors with that vendor. I pay less than $100 for 1000 and they are super high quality. I'm a graphic designer and very picky about my offset printing.

Joe

jloehle wrote in post #7820885
$200 for 200 5x7 postcards??? That is crazy high. Your friend isn't doing you any favors with that vendor. I pay less than $100 for 1000 and they are super high quality. I'm a graphic designer and very picky about my offset printing.

Joe

"Super high quality." No offense, but I wouldn't trust anything or anyone's opinion with those words When it comes to printing, I've found that 99% of the time, you get what you pay for. Sure, you may have found the killer deal, theres always a few out there. But are you trying to tell me that a printer who sells their cards for 10 cents each can offer the same quality as one who sells each card for a dollar?

Care to see mine? PM me your address. I'll bet you start drooling when you see them hahah.

gregpphoto wrote in post #7821662
"Super high quality." No offense, but I wouldn't trust anything or anyone's opinion with those words When it comes to printing, I've found that 99% of the time, you get what you pay for. Sure, you may have found the killer deal, theres always a few out there. But are you trying to tell me that a printer who sells their cards for 10 cents each can offer the same quality as one who sells each card for a dollar?

Care to see mine? PM me your address. I'll bet you start drooling when you see them hahah.

Well, I am not on a graphic design forum where we can discuss the technicalities of offset printing. We can discuss the types of paper, dot gain, spot varnish and bleeds if you want.

Yes, in this case I do believe that "a printer who sells their cards for 10 cents each can offer the same quality as one who sells each card for a dollar." Actually I believe it is much better quality. If they are only printing 200 of them, my bet is that they are digitally printing them and not doing them offset with a varnish on top. That's the only way to do 200 cost-effectively.

No need for a PM. My business address is on my web site anyway.
EOJ Inc.
415 Magnolia Street
St Simons Island, GA 31522

I'll return the favor when I receive your cards (be it business card, postcard, multi-page brochure, etc).

Thanks,
Joe

tinner18 wrote in post #7812539
But, I also spell check my e-mails and forum posts too. Not prefect, but as was stated it comes down to the "attention to detail".

Now please tell me you slipped that in on purpose......

I'd do this, if i did not want to throw them away: I'd burn the edges of your cards slightly, drip some ink / paint spatters over them , scratch out the wrong digit and correct it with a ballpoint - go wild but keep it readable. With a bit of luck it might look like some real fun, original, crazy Bizz card that reflects your artistic- experimental- out of the box merits ( and the typo was ment on purpose ), who knows. Then i'd keep these cards for your more 'experimental' clients /assignments and shell out the cash for corrected ones for your more serious clients.

ief wrote in post #7831509
I'd do this, if i did not want to throw them away: I'd burn the edges of your cards slightly, drip some ink / paint spatters over them , scratch out the wrong digit and correct it with a ballpoint - go wild but keep it readable. With a bit of luck it might look like some real fun, original, crazy Bizz card that reflects your artistic- experimental- out of the box merits ( and the typo was ment on purpose ), who knows. Then i'd keep these cards for your more 'experimental' clients /assignments and shell out the cash for corrected ones for your more serious clients.

I did think of that, might give it a try.

dreamcatcher23 wrote in post #7811307
Another thing to try would be to put a sticker over the while number with the new number on - that way people will just think you've changed your number since having the cards printed.

I did this to business cards. I did legitimately change my number but carrying a Sharpie around got old fast. lol. I put a strip sticker across the entire number since the only constant was the area code. I made sure I pointed it out and explained it to everyone I gave my card to and they said they would never have noticed if I hadn't said something. The Sharpie, on the other hand, was pretty obvious.

An alternative is to lie through your teeth - blame it on the lab and say they were jerks and wouldn't reprint despite their own error.

200 $ on business cards? Good god where did you print? That's heinous ..they must be some business cards. I could order 1000 plastic cards for that price.

http://www.5000cards.c​om

GO! Be enlightened! The advantage of buying in bulk!

Take a photo of the cards... we'd like to seem them.

Depending on the font and the color of the card, the paint fix could do it. If you have a macro lens, that'd be even better.

Karl Johnston wrote in post #7834960
200 $ on business cards? Good god where did you print? That's heinous ..they must be some business cards. I could order 1000 plastic cards for that price.

http://www.5000cards.c​om

GO! Be enlightened! The advantage of buying in bulk!

I wish people knew how to read. My OP states they aren't business cards but 5x7 promo cards. And remember, real printers, not online "bargain" printers, charge real money, not six million cards for $50.

gregpphoto wrote in post #7837194
I wish people knew how to read.

Before you slam us, your topic thread says two things:

1) You're dumb
2) They're "biz" cards

That dumb thing was a joke... the set up was easy... hope you have some thick skin.

Nathan wrote in post #7837274
Before you slam us, your topic thread says two things:

1) You're dumb
2) They're "biz" cards

That dumb thing was a joke... the set up was easy... hope you have some thick skin.

I do. I haven't had one problem with what anyone said about my error. But when I have written in the OP what kind of cards they were and what size.. Maybe the comment was written without fully reading the op?

I think the difference between a business card and a promo card are mere semantics. People have cards of difference sizes, shapes, and messages. The purpose is the same: marketing design with contact information. A business card is just a miniature billboard you can hand out to people... a promo card is a larger version of that.

Post some photos and maybe I'll take back my words.

I'm working on getting a finer tip brush. So far the brushes ive used are just too thick. That and I need a loupe. I am now considering a reprint because I am meeting w/ a potential wedding client this week. If they make a deposit I can reprint the cards.