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Business Card Printing
Andrew Nelles, Photographer
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Chicago | IL | usa | Posted: 3:41 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> Who are you currently using to print your business cards?
Three or so years ago I ordered a large batch from Overnight Prints and was very happy with the results. I recently reordered the same design from them but the cards look awful. The blacks are dark gray and there is some sort of banding issue. They reprinted for free but the reprint looks just as bad.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks. |
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Mitchell Clinton, Photographer
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San Lorenzo | NM | USA | Posted: 3:55 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> Just started using Overnight Prints and am very happy! |
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Marc F. Henning, Photographer
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Bentonville | AR | USA | Posted: 4:09 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> +2 on Overnight Prints. do a search of coupon codes for OP and you should find some for 100 free business cards (full color, single-sided) or up to 30% off on any order. they do a really good job.
marc |
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Max Gersh, Photographer, Photo Editor
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New Castle | IN | USA | Posted: 4:31 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> I had an issue with overnight prints on my first order too. However, it was my own fault. I made my design in Illustrator using CMYK color and didn't set my black to true CMYK black. For instance, a "black" swatch may not really be :
C - 0%
M - 0%
Y - 0%
K - 100%
When I did that for my next round, the blacks were much better. The only issue I actually had was that they cram so many cards into the box (for the 1000 cards) that the ones on the end have a bit of an indentation. I figured I'd use those to stick in my wallet since they get a little beat up there anyways.
If you wanted to switch companies, I have heard good things about www.vistaprint.com. |
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Christopher Kays, Photographer
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Benton | IL | USA | Posted: 4:45 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> I love VistaPrint. They do good work and tend to have a lot of sales and great deals. |
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Jonathan Durr, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Morton Grove | IL | USA | Posted: 4:50 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> You can get a very fast turn around and shipping time from M13 graphics (www.M13graphics.com). They are in Schaumburg. I just ordered mine on Monday and got them Wednesday, just in time for an assignment tonight.
They offer glossy on both sides which was something I wanted. Vistaprint does not offer both sides.
After you place your order you can have them call you to talk with you about any issues with the file you sent. Any confusion is easily fixed.
M13 is a bit more expensive but they know what they are doing and I trust them more than a more automated system. |
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Jon Eilts, Photographer
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College Station | TX | USA | Posted: 5:04 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> I have had great results with Got Print. I've ordered tons of promo stuff though them and have not had a bad experience. |
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Shaun Sartin, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Glenview | IL | | Posted: 5:19 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> Andrew,
My designer likes this group, will be placing my next order there when my new logo comes back.
http://www.modernpostcard.com/
Shaun |
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Jeff Loy, Photographer
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Hurst | TX | USA | Posted: 5:28 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> Another vote for Got Print. Been using them for years and have been very happy with their various services.
http://www.gotprint.com |
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Philip Johnson, Photographer
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Garland | TX | USA | Posted: 5:32 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> What company offers raised lettering on the business card? |
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John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Cordova | TN | USA | Posted: 7:23 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> Overnight Prints |
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Jim Pierce, Photographer
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Waltham | MA | USA | Posted: 7:56 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> www.gotprint.com gets all my biz cards and promo orders. |
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Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
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Boise | ID | US | Posted: 8:05 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> Switching to Designline Graphics Inc (4colorprint.com) - click "request a sample" on their site and you'll see why. |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 8:53 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> I really like the Moo Cards (not the skinny ones, but the fatter ones) and get lots of compliments on them. |
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Bill Danielewski, Photographer
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Needham | MA | USA | Posted: 9:08 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> VistPrint does a nice job at a great price. Nailed my logo - |
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Max Lashin, Photographer, Assistant
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Coral Springs | FL | United States | Posted: 11:08 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> Gotprint for the win! |
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Mike Huffstatler, Photographer, Assistant
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Rancho Cucamonga | Ca | United States | Posted: 11:37 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> The last batch I had done was with www.uprinting.com
They did a very good job and the price was right. |
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Kelvin Ma, Photographer, Assistant
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Boston | MA | | Posted: 11:42 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> I recently had a graphic designer friend of mine (courtesy plug: http://christopherlkelly.com/work.html) design a new business card for me, and he went with a vendor out of Hong Kong that did a ridiculous job for an equally ridiculous price — 1000 cards, double-sided, custom finish with rounded corners for 70 bucks.
http://www.print100.com
Check out some of the options available for business cards. It'll definitely get you thinking about designs you've never even dreamed of.
I had previously gone with Overnight Prints — they do a fine job, don't get me wrong — but they can't compete with Print100. |
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David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 11:43 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> I have been using Black River imaging. Great Customer Service and great products.
Prices arent too shabby either. |
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Dirk Weaver, Photographer, Assistant
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Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 10:30 PM on 11.08.10 |
| ->> I like Moo... |
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Jason Joseph, Photographer
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Dublin | OH | USA | Posted: 9:35 AM on 11.09.10 |
| ->> I 100% vote for Overnight Prints. They are affordable, fast and almost every person that I hand a business card to comments about how nice it is. |
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Brian Ray, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Fort Worth | TX | United States | Posted: 10:18 AM on 11.09.10 |
->> www.carderizer.com
coolest business cards i've ever had or seen. |
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Norris Carden, Photographer
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Tullahoma | TN | USA | Posted: 7:47 PM on 11.09.10 |
| ->> Check out Moo cards... try a stack of mini cards with a different image on each one! |
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Russ Erbe, Photographer
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Lubbock | TX | US | Posted: 11:24 AM on 11.10.10 |
| ->> I have used Overnight Prints in the past. They have messed up my colors, but made a new batch for free. However the last set I ordered was off center and just horrible. I didn't even bother to call them. I just trashed my order and decided ordering over the internet was no longer for me. I took my design on my thumb drive to a local print company and hired them. The cards came out perfect. It took less time and cost about the same. |
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Aleksi Lepisto, Photographer
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Sacramento | CA | United States | Posted: 8:49 PM on 11.18.10 |
->> Well, I went "artsy" and I order prints from MOO.
They do recycled, thick cards, and you can upload pictures and they will print different pictures on each card for you. It's a cool way of having a mobile portfolio with your contact info on the back.
I also use them for little gifts to clients with their pictures on them - and then naturally it's got your contact info on the back. They show them off, circulate them for you, etc.
http://us.moo.com/ |
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