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Jul 18, 2008, 02:42 PM
 
I know that there are a million online vendors that make full color business cards for ridiculously cheap prices. I need to make about 250 glossy full color cards for my wife's little side business. I'd print them myself at work, but I want them to look pretty nice.

I'm worried that a lot of these places are a little sketchy... can someone vouch for one?

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Jul 18, 2008, 03:20 PM
 
http://business-cards.48hourprint.co...-printing.html

I've used this company once for some pocket folders they were easy to work with and did a good job. Looks like the minimum is 500 for business cards however.
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Jul 18, 2008, 04:06 PM
 
My step-mom uses Vista Print almost exclusively for all her business cards, stationaries, envelopes, etc. Their interface is pretty straight forward and you can do (almost) everything through their website.
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Jul 18, 2008, 04:44 PM
 
this thread has lots of info for you:

http://forums.macnn.com/83/art-and-g...commendations/
     
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Jul 18, 2008, 06:27 PM
 
Another vote for vistaprint. I got them faster then they originally told me.

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Jul 19, 2008, 09:49 AM
 
What's the catch with the free business cards at Vistaprint?

I already have business cards for my workplace, but if they're free I'd consider getting ones for personal use too.

EDIT.

I see the catch. Terrible fonts for the free ones, and no editing options.

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We're sorry, but the browser you are using is not completely compatible with our site.
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Jul 21, 2008, 10:42 AM
 
I got free cards from moo.com, they are quite nice. The biggest problem I guess with ordering cards online is color accuracy.
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Jul 23, 2008, 12:43 AM
 
I have used Vistaprint.com for all my cards and mailers in the past year. you might not get them for free. I always use the cheapest delivery option and still get them quickly.
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Jul 23, 2008, 10:20 AM
 
Originally Posted by Rumor View Post
I used vistaprint and was quite surprised at how much you get for $30.
     
   
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