Online Printers - recommendations [Archive]

tdu

Oct 24th, 2008, 07:06 AM

For the last year or so I have used overnightprints.com and been extremely happy with the product. Everything has been perfect. But, recently the UPS shipments have started getting dinged for brokerage, and with the $ dropping lately it's not as much of a deal getting the stuff from the US.

One of the great things about overnightprints is that they don't charge any of the setup/upload fees etc that VintaPrint charges.

Can anyone list alternatives they have used to VistaPrint and OvernightPrints?

matdwyer

Oct 24th, 2008, 08:15 AM

For the last year or so I have used overnightprints.com and been extremely happy with the product. Everything has been perfect. But, recently the UPS shipments have started getting dinged for brokerage, and with the $ dropping lately it's not as much of a deal getting the stuff from the US.

One of the great things about overnightprints is that they don't charge any of the setup/upload fees etc that VintaPrint charges.

Can anyone list alternatives they have used to VistaPrint and OvernightPrints?

http://www.print100.com/

Vista print usually has specials to take off the set up/upload fees - and if not its usually only like $6 anyway. Sign up for their annoying email list and you get good deals.

mrwally

Oct 24th, 2008, 02:12 PM

http://www.clubcard.ca

I've used Club Card in the past for their "green cards". The print quality was excellent and they are based in BC (so no duties). Not sure if they print what you are looking for but may be an option.

tdu

Oct 24th, 2008, 04:07 PM

Whoops, ya I should have mentioned it's mid-sized orders of business cards and postcards I usually order. Never much more than 1000.

I know the VistaPrint upload fees aren't that high. But as mentioned, overnightprints doesn't charge them at all. I don't see why VistaPrint needs to either. Also, glossy u/v coating is free with overnightprints, and it's an upcharge at VistaPrint. And overnightprints stuff comes standard on 19 pt stock. It's a bunch of extra fees that add up.

So ya I am searching for something in Canada that offers the same value. If the $ shoots back up again, I will likely go back to overnightprints unless I can find an alternative that's as good. I definitely don't consider VistaPrint as good. . Even with a duty fee, their service and quality is great. But the $ is what's killing the deal right now.

Thanks for the tips so far guys.

tdu

Oct 26th, 2008, 10:00 AM

http://www.clubcard.ca

I've used Club Card in the past for their "green cards". The print quality was excellent and they are based in BC (so no duties). Not sure if they print what you are looking for but may be an option.

Thanks for the tip. I think I am going to give these guys a shot with my next order. I have some clients who would definitely be interested in the Green cards as well.