I need some business cards printed. I have the design and now I need a printer that can deliver an impressive product. Has anyone had good results with an online print shop?
I've never used Overnight Prints, however, they have me on their mailing list and I recently received a promotional email stating that for a limited time, they are offering 30% off on business card orders in quantity of 1,000.
Use the code: 30BCSALE
I had my cards printed at http://www.uprinting.com/ for free when they were running a special and was satisfied with both the process and results.
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4by6.com has some really nice cards. Very heavy, the satin finish is incredible, and the rounded corners are amazing. Always get compliments on them.
Ditto on Overnight Prints. I've ordered from them twice, and I've been satisfied both times. The card design function is the easiest to use among the sites I've used. It allows you to center text within a text box and also inside the printable area of the card. It seems obvious, but it's the only one I've come across that does that. You can also add lines and limited shapes, and it's relatively easy to get the lines straight.
They have reasonable shipping rates, including expedited printing and shipping options. My only gripe with them is that the cards are a bit shiny, and I like matte finish not only for the look, but pragmatically so you can jot additional information on them as well.
Let me say, do NOT order from Zazzle.com. Their cards look flashy and have plenty of fonts to choose from, and also have snazzy looking small format and large format cards, but they use very poor quality stock and very poor quality ink. I upgraded to a heavier gauge stock, for extra money, but the cards still felt flimsy and cheap. Also, within days, the blue ink started to turn pink. Bad news. Not very professional.
I've never used Overnight Prints, however, they have me on their mailing list and I recently received a promotional email stating that for a limited time, they are offering 30% off on business card orders in quantity of 1,000.
Use the code: 30BCSALE
I had my cards printed at http://www.uprinting.com/ for free when they were running a special and was satisfied with both the process and results.
Look no further. Carderizer makes a product so fine, that even Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al Nahyan wouldn't dare torture you for a deal gone bad.
I've always loved embossed cards - there's just something classy about them. These guys will also do custom shapes, round corners, and all the other good stuff you may want and need. Hope this helps.
If being "green" is a factor in your decision, I would recommend http://www.greenerprinter.com. I've had great luck with them. They produce a quality product and are environmentally friendly.
Frankly, whenever I need paper products, whether it is stationery, correspondence cards, or business cards, I use Crane's. The company has been making superior paper products for over 200 years, and if it is good enough for the US Mint, it is probably sufficient for your purposes. I personally have my cards printed on their 96LB stock.
If you want even more high-end try Smithson's of Bond street, the Queen's personal paper good company.
Finally, if you want something 100% unique & super cool try mandate press (www.themandatepress.com). I cannot say enough good things about their work.
Believe it or not I got great cards from Overnight Prints.