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Hey all

Time for once a year check in. I was wondering if some of you may be able to offer me some advice.

I've recently been asked to do a lecture pulling together a set of images from various expeditions over the past few years. As is customary with these outdoor lectures you get a little slot to promote your wares at the end of the lecture.

I was hoping to produce some postcard sized prints (4x6) on nice quality paper/card.

Other than printing occasional photos for friends and family, I haven't really got the foggiest of where to start, or what would be a decent paper and suitable weight.

Does anyone have any recommendations of suitable printers I may be able to use?

All the best

Mike
 
Not used them yet but just as one for the list?

Imaging Centre SE near Paddock Wood in Kent, they have a papers sample pack with example prints. As far as I know they print digitally on an HP Indigo and can pack into sets as an added service.

HTH :)
 
Same debate for all prints, whether postcard or large format.
You can get photographic prints online at about 5p each for 6x4.
Is it worth paying more just to have postcard outline on the back?
Indigo prints are more for volume, some papers are really nice but these cost way more than similar photographic prints which are still higher quality.
For postcards etc through indigo, they are generally uv coated as well, again more cost
 
Yes, budget worthy small prints are available but I read into Mike's op that he was after something that had a cache of "value" for those buying it/them.

As for quantity? Well he did not say but again if he is after sets he needs to compare prices in relation to the quality he aims to offer. To printing on thicker papers than C type prints also likely adds to the 'feeling' of quality.........down to his perception & expectations of what his audience will see as worth buying and paying appropriately for???
 
It is a matter of choice but I expect in that situation you will not sell much so I would limit the exposure by keeping the outlay as low as possible.
 
Hey all

It will be a small number, probably no more than 100 so it will be a limited run.

My aim to find a reasonable compromise in terms of finish and paper quality than focussing on finding the cheapest possible printer.

Whilst I don't think it will make me a millionare, my intention is to bolster a small speakers fee and produce something people would be happy putting on their fridge, or even sending to their friends.

Shortly after posting the thread, I had a look at Moo and will probably go with them whilst they still have 25% discount.

Thanks for the all the comments so far.
 
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You can't put much of a markup on Moo postcard prices, though, can you? But yes their quality's good.
 
I hope so, or my idea may be flawed.....

What's the maximum you would pay for a postcard? What about a pack of 3?

I've seen some postcards on sale for over £2 in some places....
 
For fridges ... We have old stock of magnetic backed paper that runs through indigo presses, sure we are not the only ones. Something like that could be an option?
Calanders always go down well for this sort off thing
 
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