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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

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.

These guys seem to be a popular place to source cards. http://www.ux5uoqsl.com/

I've used this mob a few times: http://www.fdsqsl.com/index.htm

But hey, happy to support local businesses

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

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

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

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

VK5TX 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

Well thats what i can offer but plus postage better quality stock than the 210gsm you get OS

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?

VK2LK 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?

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

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

Andy,

What file format is needed and what size are the finished cards?

VK2JDH wrote:

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

Andy,

What file format is needed and what size are the finished cards?

Press ready pdf file are the best but i can work with most formats word and excel i try to avoid like the plague

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

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.

VK3RX 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.

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 here


Cheer's

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.

VK3ZPF 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.

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 it

Andy

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

VK4LHD 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

thanks Robert glad your happy

For anyone that wants to see what there like https://sites.google.com/site/qslcardsau/home

First job done and dusted Now that i can post properly again



Thanks again Robert