QSL Card Printing
QSL Card Printing
What do People pay and for how many
where do you order from
is it local
are they good quality print and stock
Reason Im asking is I am a local VK3 looking for interest in printing QSL cards and want to know if i can be competitive in price service and turnaround time
They would be printed on a production quality digital laser full colour machine on a high quality 300gsm satin smooth stock that can be written on with ball point pen
where do you order from
is it local
are they good quality print and stock
Reason Im asking is I am a local VK3 looking for interest in printing QSL cards and want to know if i can be competitive in price service and turnaround time
They would be printed on a production quality digital laser full colour machine on a high quality 300gsm satin smooth stock that can be written on with ball point pen
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
In January this year I ordered 500 cards from this mob - http://qslprinter.com/
Cost was $50 including shipping. Took 8 weeks to arrive but I was in no hurry. Top quality cards.
I think from memory it was about $80 for 1000 cards shipped.
That price is for a double sided card, full colour glossy front and a black and white back.
Cost was $50 including shipping. Took 8 weeks to arrive but I was in no hurry. Top quality cards.
I think from memory it was about $80 for 1000 cards shipped.
That price is for a double sided card, full colour glossy front and a black and white back.
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Re: QSL Card Printing
These guys seem to be a popular place to source cards. http://www.ux5uoqsl.com/
Re: QSL Card Printing
I've used this mob a few times: http://www.fdsqsl.com/index.htm
But hey, happy to support local businesses
But hey, happy to support local businesses
Damien VK3RX
Re: QSL Card Printing
well so far it looks like people go OS for there cards not sure i can compete with there prices i would be able to do 500 cards colour front and BW back for around $50 plus postage on a 300gsm card (not a light card like the OS ones) im thinking my cards would be of a better quality though
Im also thinking i can do smaller amounts too if needed
so Im open to PMs if anyone wants any and we will see how it goes from there and hopefully word of mouth wins
Cheers for now
Im also thinking i can do smaller amounts too if needed
so Im open to PMs if anyone wants any and we will see how it goes from there and hopefully word of mouth wins
Cheers for now
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
I use QSLPrinter as well, it can take sometimes take a while for delivery (depending on when you place your order in his printing cycle) but the price is pretty good.
300GSM card does sound good and I'm sure people would be more than happy to support a local guy...
Cheers,
Matt
300GSM card does sound good and I'm sure people would be more than happy to support a local guy...
Cheers,
Matt
Matt, VK2LK
Re: QSL Card Printing
If I had a choice, I'd use my main double sided "flash" ones for selected contacts, and use a basic one for the routine ones, DXpeditions etc., something like this would be fine for those i.e. a cut above basic but still looking good:
http://www.w4mpy.com/W4MPYQslCard0L5.htm
http://www.w4mpy.com/W4MPYQslCard0L5.htm
Damien VK3RX
Re: QSL Card Printing
Qsl printer is around $50 posted for 500 cards but it can take upto 6 weeks.
If I could get them in Australia for around the small price I would.
Ben
If I could get them in Australia for around the small price I would.
Ben
Re: QSL Card Printing
Well thats what i can offer but plus postage better quality stock than the 210gsm you get OSVK5TX wrote:Qsl printer is around $50 posted for 500 cards but it can take upto 6 weeks.
If I could get them in Australia for around the small price I would.
Ben
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
How would you take orders? The online interfaces at QSLprinter.com are quite easy to use and give a good indication of what's the final product will look like..
Something like that would be ideal for high volume, but I guess for a startup it would be a lot of effort?
Something like that would be ideal for high volume, but I guess for a startup it would be a lot of effort?
Matt, VK2LK
Re: QSL Card Printing
You would email me your files and i would check them for quality and email you back press ready pdf files to approve once approved i can process order within 48 hours and post or if your local you can pick up payment would be a straight bank transfer or CODVK2LK wrote:How would you take orders? The online interfaces at QSLprinter.com are quite easy to use and give a good indication of what's the final product will look like..
Something like that would be ideal for high volume, but I guess for a startup it would be a lot of effort?
sure there is some trust there but starting out im not sure of another way yet i coud use paypal but at a cost
Cheer's Andy
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
Andy,VK3FRDN wrote:You would email me your files and i would check them for quality and email you back press ready pdf files to approve once approved i can process order within 48 hours and post or if your local you can pick up payment would be a straight bank transfer or COD
sure there is some trust there but starting out im not sure of another way yet i coud use paypal but at a cost
Cheer's Andy
What file format is needed and what size are the finished cards?
Re: QSL Card Printing
Press ready pdf file are the best but i can work with most formats word and excel i try to avoid like the plagueVK2JDH wrote:Andy,VK3FRDN wrote:You would email me your files and i would check them for quality and email you back press ready pdf files to approve once approved i can process order within 48 hours and post or if your local you can pick up payment would be a straight bank transfer or COD
sure there is some trust there but starting out im not sure of another way yet i coud use paypal but at a cost
Cheer's Andy
What file format is needed and what size are the finished cards?
Size is normally 140 x 90 or 130 x 90mm but i can do any size up to 148 x 105 (A6) for the same price
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
Obvious stuff, but in time have a webpage showing examples of what you have done, particularly examples of "stock" standard designs like the W4MPY, so people can see what's on offer, how to place an order etc.
Damien VK3RX
Re: QSL Card Printing
Yeah i plan to do that this is just a new process at the moment i have only just got me first order so i will see how it all goes from hereVK3RX wrote:Obvious stuff, but in time have a webpage showing examples of what you have done, particularly examples of "stock" standard designs like the W4MPY, so people can see what's on offer, how to place an order etc.
Cheer's
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
Hi Andy
You may like to review https://www.amateurradio.com.au/qslcards for size and weight restrictions for QSL cards.
At 300 gsm your cards could be twice as heavy as 'normal cards' and may not be readily accepted by outward QSL bureaux.
Cards that are twice as heavy means only half as many can be sent for a standard parcel cost.
For me, I'd happily support a local business if the price and service is good.
You may like to review https://www.amateurradio.com.au/qslcards for size and weight restrictions for QSL cards.
At 300 gsm your cards could be twice as heavy as 'normal cards' and may not be readily accepted by outward QSL bureaux.
Cards that are twice as heavy means only half as many can be sent for a standard parcel cost.
For me, I'd happily support a local business if the price and service is good.
Re: QSL Card Printing
Thanks for the info it says the preferred weight range is 120-180gsm the ones i see online are about 210gsm i can produce them on 200gsm if people wish i dont like it but if it is what you want i wiil do itVK3ZPF wrote:Hi Andy
You may like to review https://www.amateurradio.com.au/qslcards for size and weight restrictions for QSL cards.
At 300 gsm your cards could be twice as heavy as 'normal cards' and may not be readily accepted by outward QSL bureaux.
Cards that are twice as heavy means only half as many can be sent for a standard parcel cost.
For me, I'd happily support a local business if the price and service is good.
Andy
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
Hi All.
Just a quick note to add in here. Andy has just done a batch of QSL Cards for me and they are fantastic. I'm recommending him to anyone looking for a local QSL card printer.
Cheers
Robert.
VK4LHD
Just a quick note to add in here. Andy has just done a batch of QSL Cards for me and they are fantastic. I'm recommending him to anyone looking for a local QSL card printer.
Cheers
Robert.
VK4LHD
Re: QSL Card Printing
thanks Robert glad your happyVK4LHD wrote:Hi All.
Just a quick note to add in here. Andy has just done a batch of QSL Cards for me and they are fantastic. I'm recommending him to anyone looking for a local QSL card printer.
Cheers
Robert.
VK4LHD
For anyone that wants to see what there like https://sites.google.com/site/qslcardsau/home
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Re: QSL Card Printing
First job done and dusted Now that i can post properly again
Thanks again Robert
Thanks again Robert
Andy Kay VK3VKT can be found lurking on VK3RBW 438.450 91.5 tone
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site
Club net 8pm Wednesday nights on the above repeater open to all
MERC Webpage | MERC Facebook Group | My QSL Card site