Vistaprint

[Plotloss]

Anyone used Vistaprint for stationary?

They seem unbelieveably cheap for 4 colour printing.

Wheres the margin?

Poor quality print, poor quality paper?

Or am I just being a cynic and are they actually very good?

Ta.

[PetrolTed]

I've used them for business cards in the past and was pleased with the quality.

[dick dastardly]

Haven't used them myself but a colleague has for Business Cards and a few promo items and he was pleased. The quality isn't the best but then they're very cheap.

[nightmare]

used em a few times - always been pleased with the result. be careful on postage costs but that's it!

[Muncher]

I've used them recently, considering the price I paid, quality is good enough.

[Skoda_Rob]

Used them for business cards - no problems with the cost/quality of workmanship, delivery time, etc.
Only thing is they aren't "standard" size, the width is the same but the height is about 7-8mm less - doesn't sound like much, but does make them look a bit different. Some people have more of a problem with this than others though!



Rob.

[Plotloss]

Interesting feedback, thanks.

Has anyone tried a full colour front and rear?

Ideally I am after a black front and a lime green back, with lettering.

(sounds hideous I know but the designs are actually quite nice...)

[apguy]

I use them for our business cards, we have full colour printing on the front and black and white printing on the rear. The prices are unbelievable. I paid less than £30 for 2000 business cards a month ago.
I echo the comments about non-standard size, and the card weight is lighter than I would ideally prefer.
One hint is to use the .com website and order in dollars. They still ship from the Netherlands (or where-ever) but the converted dollar->sterling is in your favour and postage costs are cheaper than the .co.uk version.

[B17NNS]

Plotloss said:

Ideally I am after a black front and a lime green back, with lettering.

Sounds like a spot colour job to me.

E-mail me a pdf and spec {[e-mail]} and I'll send you a quote.

Matt

[fullphat]

Hi There,

I think the prices Vistaprint offer look great, Ive never seen the quality though, the templates look a bit dull but I spose most "off the shelf" designs do unless you can add logos etc and find one thats right for your business . I can offer free design and delivery to mianland UK with my cards and they also come with a choice of four finishes free of charge, feel free to e-mail me if you'd like any more information or a sample pack , info AT fullphatdesign.co.uk

Its important to remember that normally your cards give a first impression about your business so its vital to get them looking good!

Best of luck!

Martin

[roadsweeper]

Hi Matt

We use VistaPrint. I've ordered over 1,000 flyers from them in different designs and another 1,000 or so business cards with full-colour fronts with both matte and gloss finishes. I was very happy with all of them, but if you have business cards done the gloass finish is far superior and looks much more professional - well worth a relatively small additional cost.

If you like, I'm happy to send some samples of our cards and flyers for you to take a look at. Just email me through my profile or www.cantarus.com with your address.

Hope this helps.

Lee.

[thepeoplespal]

I've also used Vistaprint without any problems - they are certainly in the business of volume and automated production with the minimum amount of intervention from their workers. I'd think a lot of printers are pulling their hair out at trying to compete on price alone, which is why they try to add more value with their design prowess.

[Ballistic Banana]

I have recently used them Uploaded my own Buisness card and had it done in Gloss and I am very
happy with them and the price.. Although I also added fridge Magnets for some strange reason , I thought I had orderd 5 but 25 Came they are prety good quality too.

BB

[simpo two]

I used them for business cards. It was a simple 2 line colour design but they printed it 4CP which wrecked the definition. They are also thin and look and feel cheap - so next time I'll buy from a proper printer.

[B17NNS]

simpo two said:

It was a simple 2 line colour design but they printed it 4CP

thats all they do.

not knocking them, they are very good at it - if you want cheap colour, no help, advice, service or choices then fine.

otherwise pop into your local litho printer for a proper job.

[WD*]

I have used them a few times for business cards and magnets - quality was fine for what I wanted, and often they do special promotions where you can get gloss finish for a penny, things like that...

I had an e-mail from them yesterday offering 2000 premium cards for £20 (or 250 free), but thats to use one of their designs.

The only problem I have ever had with them is they mixed my order with someone elses, so I ended up with business cards for Herballife, while some woman down south got a batch of Ann Summers cards and magnets. I rang vistaprint who said they would replace my order free of charger, then I rang the woman who had my cards and we arranged to swap, so we each ended up with our own back and a free lot from vistaprint!