Lynne Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Does anyone know of a good place to order business cards? I was about to order on-line from Vista Print because I've seen their work and it seems very good, but then I've been reading of some problems with unauthorized charges with them. And has anybody found any business card templates with a quilt related motif? I've retired now (YIPPEE! it's great:)) and want to get my business on a more professional basis. Thanks bunches! Lynne Bowbeer Lynne's Red boot quiltery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcck00 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Lynne, I heard about Vista Print from a friend of mine who highly recommended them. I have ordered from them since then, and I was very pleased with their service. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaildrake Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Ditto on the Vista Print. I got with them thru a family member who ordered cards for me as a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Me too! vistaprint.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I use vista print too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I ordered from Vista Print once and they did an awesome job but....unauthorized charges appeared on my credit card a few months later, so be careful luckily my CC company was on top and wiped the charges from my account, cancelled te old card and issued a new one. If you order from them read the fine print, don't okay any "add ons" or special offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Why not print your own? There is some very nice business card papers on the market these days. I use Avery 5882, White Clean Edge Business Card Inkjet printer paper. You get 10 cards per sheet (200 per pack)...and can add what I want on the card. I can print however many I need, change designs, change pertinent info, etc as necessary. As for quilt designs, you can take a closeup of your quilting and place it in the background of the card! Just a thought. I have done this on my business card for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 As a customer, my longarmer gave me a magnetic business card. The only business card I never lost. I think she gave it to me when she gave me one of my quilts back. I still have it on my frig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I use Vista Print, no problems. I have tried printing my own, but it is much more expensive. Vista Pring is cheap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I print my own on both Avery cards and magnetic stuff using microsoft word (labels and envelopes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I've used Vista print a lot and the only thing I might complain about is the number of emails, but they do contain good offers. They aren't perfect, but they are cheap and good enough. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallre Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I used Staples online. Found a "quilt" background, ordered them online. they called me the next day when ready to be picked up. couldn't have been easier. Rose Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I printed my own for years.....well actually hubs did......there are hundreds of free clip arts you can use. Then I ordered from Vista Print with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I've done both my own and my hubby's card for years...they may be the little jagged edges where you pop them off the cardstock, but I also find it cheaper to make. Have also used the magnet blanks and handed those out as well. I guess its what works for you. I've never tried Vista, but if they do a good/great job and they fit you then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dib Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I like to print my own because I can add items when I want to change them in the middle of the month. They really look good and I write on the back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I use 123print very good price , they have a lot of designs to choose from as well as different fonts really fun to pick out the look you want to create . Last time I ordered there shipping was more then my cards . Thats the price you pay when in a rural area . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I used Staples online. Went to Staples first to just order the most inexpensive ones I could find and was told that Staples online was running a special.....full color glossy cards for the same price as the cheap ones in the store. I got 500 cards for about $35. Hopefully my address or phone won't change before I use all those cards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Im with Kristina. I've ordered from a local printer, and WOW. Twas a lot. Daughter prints her own all the time (She's a cosmotologist) and I LOVE her cards. She can change anything anytime she wants on them, and they look very professional. They have a glossy finish to them too, and are just awsome. I dont know where she gets her paper from, but boy are they nice! Just as nice and thick as the ones i've rec'd from the local printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Sheri- see if you can find out where your daughter gets her glossy finished paper. It would be nice to change info on your cards whenever you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 You can get the Avery, Office Max, Office Depot blank business cards in glossy, matte, white, off white etc. I agree with printing them yourself, its doesn't cost anything to change the wording when you want. If you print your own cards you can claim a percentage of the supplies, software, and your printer/computer (depreciation) on your business taxes. Avery even provides "free software" on their website and you can sign up for samples/new products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I love these forums. There is always useful information.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 My husband just had $55 in charges from Vistaprint on his card, and we've never ordered anything from them. Luckily the bank reversed the charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 There was just a segment on the Boston News a few days ago about Vista Print and how people are being scammed with charges on their credit cards. Vista makes money by selling the customer list and apparently customer credit card numbers to other companies. Then with out knowing these bogus charges were showing up on peoples cards for services that were never requested, magazine subscriptions, softwear being sent to your computer, etc. If you don't go through your credit card statement with a fine tooth comb the charges might slip right by you. I have never dealt with Vista Print, thought of ordering cards from them, but now I won't. Anyone who has done business with them might want to keep a closer eye on your statements. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryll Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I purchased from vista with no problem. It was very reasonable and they look good. I din't get any extra charges or creit card problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I do my own on my computer. I already have to design set-up in my documents. All I have to do is print and I'm done. After that I cut out my cards and I'm ready to hand them out. You can get the card stock at any office supply store. If I see a card stock that I like, than I will buy two or three packages. Regards, zeke.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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