rickdrew
Posts: 215
Location: Oak Lawn, United States
Registered: 18 Aug 2004
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Marketing idea - free stuff, cheap stuff
Posted: 12 Jan 2006 at 10:43 GMT
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You may or may not know about Vista Print - they are known for free full color business cards. I just ordered a ton of full color stuff (postcards, oversize postcards, business cards.) I created the image file for each card with various pano examples and promo ideas. I use these to mail to clients and potential clients. They can be a real eye-opener  for potential clients!
Also, this week CVS has large prints (50 prints or more) for .19 (usually .29) I had a couple of hundred prints of my best shots made up (25 of each print) as brochure stuffers.
Since my web based pano and tour sales are s-l-o-w, I'm also marketing to any business that can benefit or use wide angle images, pano images, etc. This is where the prints and post cards come in handy.
I put together a nice mailer with four photographs, a couple of pages of information, and a "limited time offer" on additional images. I've also used some online developers to have some 8x10's made - found one site for .99 8x10's, free shipping with a $25 order! Sure a buck can be expensive - but if I have a potential high-ticket client I figure it's worth it!
If you go to VistaPrint's site, click on the "specials" link. You'll see the post cards, oversize post cards, etc. You can upload your own design for $4.95. Your cost? 250 oversize cards with S&H and upload - around $14.00! The post cards, oversize post cards and business (and other items) are FREE for a limited time. The specials change every couple of weeks, so I often visit the site.
Just an idea to toss out there. Now if you have never used vista print, go to
www.vistaprint.com/frf?frf=699925478980
- yes, it's an affiliate link. I'll wind up with free shipping on future orders. 
Rick Drew
(posted 1-12-06)
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VistaGrande
Posts: 281
Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Registered: 12 May 2004
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Re: Marketing idea - free stuff, cheap stuff
Posted: 12 Jan 2006 at 16:13 GMT
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i like to use www.overnightprints.com for my printing needs like business cards and postcards...really good quality, fast and affordable. I've used vistaprint before and was very disappointed with their quality of printing....IMHO
david
www.virtualbigbend.com
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DCguide
Posts: 6
Location: United States
Registered: 20 Jan 2006
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Re: Marketing idea - free stuff, cheap stuff
Posted: 22 Jan 2006 at 16:41 GMT
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I ordered the vistaprint cards once and they aren't very professional because on the back it says something like "get your free business cards at vistaprint.com". If you don't mind having that on your business cards then go right ahead.
Mike
www.DCguide.com
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Michael McKelvey
Posts: 30
Location: United Kingdom
Registered: 29 Jul 2005
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Re: Marketing idea - free stuff, cheap stuff
Posted: 22 Jan 2006 at 17:34 GMT
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I can get 100 business cards locally for £12/$18 USD printed on photopaper www.quiksnaps.co.uk - it's really NOT that much; free options are all very well, but for the sake of a very £....
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