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6']['9
06-08-2004, 11:40 AM
fo business cards. i see sites that offer 12pt and 80pt. i dont want a card thats real fimsy but just right for a glossy pic up front. any suggestions
zzyyzx
06-08-2004, 05:10 PM
Normal printer paper is usually about 20#. Most business cards are about 80#. I wouldn`t go much lower that the 50# range as it might look too cheap. Compare the pricing and all that. Also, check out www.vistaprint.com They have specials on their cards and are usually pretty cheap.
tpgsr
06-08-2004, 08:59 PM
I have done extensive shopping for cards, and the best i have found are at overnightprints.com
synergy
07-09-2004, 06:57 PM
12pt and 80# are the same thickness of paper (.012"). The only difference is 12pt. paper is coated and 80# is uncoated.
I searched on Google for this one :P
I`ve had good success with www.greatfxbusinesscards.com Use the coupon code "autopia" at checkout to get 10% off
imported_SouthernZ71
07-09-2004, 08:49 PM
I ordered mine through greatfx, glossy front and mat back. I`m very pleased, the autopia code still works and it`s free shipping!
Not sure what thickness they use, but my glossy 4ups are 110# and def. thicker than the cards...
dternst
07-09-2004, 09:24 PM
Both Staples and Office Depot carry Avery Clear Edge Business Cards. They "snap" apart without leaving any perferation marks and they are made from a 35-40 wt paper.
Give it a try, I was impressed.
synergy
07-11-2004, 06:28 PM
Not sure what thickness they use
Looks like 12pt. card stock to me:
http://www.greatfxbusinesscards.com/glossy-business-cards.htm
Any other weblinks for those of us who don`t necessarily want 1000 cards? I like GreatFX a lot so far but I`m not keen on having that many cards for now.
Fox Curry
07-11-2004, 09:41 PM
I usually do my own business cards with the help of a Canon printer and some Office Depot Heavyweight Photo Paper. The only things you really need are some creativity (not in short supply on this board!) and a paper cutter for uniformly sized cards...
(ohyeah, and there are several freeware download programs for doing business cards. I`m currently using Canon Colorstore.):D
It`s easy! Try it! You`ll never go back to a "normal" card again!
Fox
imported_edschwab1
07-12-2004, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by tpgsr
I have done extensive shopping for cards, and the best i have found are at overnightprints.com
That is really good price for 1000 cards.
Eric