online printing for postcards, etc (cheaper than vistaprint)
CJMST3K
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A couple of years ago there was a thread talking about online printing. I think with the move to the new board it was deleted. Anyway, for those who print online for postcards, business cards, etc I wanted to add new info.
My sister just recently (about 2 months ago) took a job here with Taradel.com who is a competitor to Vistaprint. I've printed for years using vistaprint and I told her I've been happy with VP, but that I'd be willing to see what they offer. I was really surprised I have never heard of Taradel - but was even more surprised that their prices are lower than Vistaprint.
I just did a quick price check on something I use a lot, 4x6 postcards:
5,000 4x6 4/4 color postcards:
Taradel.com price: $199.00
(regular price)
Vistaprint.com price: $314.00
(with coupon applied, without coupon it's $404.00)
On this one item vistaprint is $115 to $205 more on the same 5,000 postcards.
Shipping with both companies was similar. Regular ground shipping with Taradel.com was $50.00, and with Vistaprint.com was $54.00.
Now the only downside with Taradel is that they don't offer rush services, and they also don't do the very small quantities that VP does. But as far as online printing prices go, I don't see anyone better.
She emailed me a 5% off promo code for a picture framer's forum which I also participate on called "Grumble". I'm putting it on here in case anyone else can use it. She doesn't make commission or anything, so feel free to use it or not use it. Promo Code: GRUMBLE5OFF It's good thru 8/31/09
Anyway, sorry if this reads like a sales pitch. I'm excited that I can now support my sister's company and still print for peanuts online.
Does anyone else do online printing? I use it a ton for postcards and brochures for my art gallery.
My sister just recently (about 2 months ago) took a job here with Taradel.com who is a competitor to Vistaprint. I've printed for years using vistaprint and I told her I've been happy with VP, but that I'd be willing to see what they offer. I was really surprised I have never heard of Taradel - but was even more surprised that their prices are lower than Vistaprint.
I just did a quick price check on something I use a lot, 4x6 postcards:
5,000 4x6 4/4 color postcards:
Taradel.com price: $199.00
(regular price)
Vistaprint.com price: $314.00
(with coupon applied, without coupon it's $404.00)
On this one item vistaprint is $115 to $205 more on the same 5,000 postcards.
Shipping with both companies was similar. Regular ground shipping with Taradel.com was $50.00, and with Vistaprint.com was $54.00.
Now the only downside with Taradel is that they don't offer rush services, and they also don't do the very small quantities that VP does. But as far as online printing prices go, I don't see anyone better.
She emailed me a 5% off promo code for a picture framer's forum which I also participate on called "Grumble". I'm putting it on here in case anyone else can use it. She doesn't make commission or anything, so feel free to use it or not use it. Promo Code: GRUMBLE5OFF It's good thru 8/31/09
Anyway, sorry if this reads like a sales pitch. I'm excited that I can now support my sister's company and still print for peanuts online.
Does anyone else do online printing? I use it a ton for postcards and brochures for my art gallery.
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