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[EAST] PAX East Trading Cards 2012 (You can mail your cards again)
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I'd be interested to see how cards from other printers (like Zazzle) turn out. I do a lot of printing for work and we use a bunch of different printers interchangeably. Jakprints is a pretty reliable one, Zazzle has been a bit hit-or-miss, and there are others I like more than either!
Thoughts? Suggestions?
I could also still use some assistance with getting a few of the badges that have been mentioned in this thread, but weren't in the template.. namely the Kingsport Raiders badge (to replace the current Assassin's one), and an Xbox360 badge (to go where the space currently is). If anyone can help with that, it'd be awesome, since my photoshop skills were limited to what you see above
Thanks in advance to any feedback you send my way.
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The cardstock is a good weight, about that of a playing card. The finish is slightly glossy, like a lustre photo finish (non-textured). The saturation and colors are true to how I had edited the photo, and the printing and cutting is consistent and even.
It took 5 days from ordering to delivery using the standard shipping option. Now I'm thinking about making non-PAX trading cards as gifts.
I haven't counted the cards but am assuming it's the 100 I ordered and without the free bonus cards that Jakprints sends.
I can't wait to see how your cards turned out! It will be good if we have extra options next year.
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agreed. if you feel like sharing a pic of the finished product, I'd love to see one!
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Hey adastra, which printers have you liked?
Jakprints has been good, and their employees are really friendly when you need service. They also make some really cool stuff!
I've been really pleased with OvernightPrints (and they're almost always running various sales and promotions that keep them competitively priced) - however, I don't see a trading card-sized option on their site and I'd have to inquire about custom sizes.
I've also enjoyed supporting Enized, a small printing company in Illinois that will print a variety of different sizes and shapes - what I like the best about them is that they're very detail-oriented and quick to reply. They helped me with files when I was first learning how to prepare things for print. I like the personal connection and supporting a small business over a mega-huge printer!
I've been really unhappy with Vistaprint, and generally 'meh' about Zazzle - both companies have messed up jobs I've sent to them. Their site-based design tools really don't let me have the level of control that I need to specify and control how things are printed and trimmed, and so they've done some really awful stuff. At least Zazzle has issued refunds?
So I'm interested in seeing how things turn out!
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Knowing it's a custom size is what I needed.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's cards
Name Your Project: Lastname PAX Cards 2012
Promotional Code: PAXEAST12 (for orders of 100 or more)
Product: Postcards
Stock: 12pt Gloss Cardstock (heavy)
Quantity: 100
Finished Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Ink Side One: Full Color (4)
Ink Side Two: Full Color (4)
Proof: No proof (printed as is)
$10 Discount: Select "No" - the tagline discount is not applicable with any other promotions, such as this one.
File Prep Instructions: No
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..okay maybe I'm not that crazy, but I do want your cards.
Relevant info: #PAX East: 3 Coin Lunch organizer. 2012 Trading card available. Pokecrawl Assistant 2012. Pokecrawl attendee 2011. Cult of the Leaf attendee 2012.
I don't remember who made last year's card. At this time no one is making a cookie brigade card to my knowledge, but it is probably worth asking on the CB forum.
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A big thanks to everyone who helped out with the picture editing and Photoshop hints!
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Damn. I think it would be really good to make these... Around 80% of the people I distribute to have never heard of the Cookie Brigade. I think the cards would help!
Is there a way to get ahold of last year's document and just update it? :\
Ask on the cookie brigade thread. I only have the cards that I worked on myself. Even if someone just knows what to put on there and has a couple pictures, one of the helpers here can bang it out.
#31 is yours!
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I actually have one at home, so I could at least provide the info. I did ask on the Cookie Brigade site, so I hope someone gets back to me pretty quickly.
Thanks for all your help!
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