brambor Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm looking for a good source to buy postcard kits for 6x4 photographs that Icould package and sell. I'm looking for a kit with the card where the photocould be inserted or somehow attached, the envelope and the clear plastic insertonto which I could stamp a price or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al henry Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Rene talk to printers who specialize in wedding invitations. They may be willing to help you find a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 As 12"x8" or slightly larger card stock is not something I could source easily I have focused on blank note cards. I have never seen a complete kit as you describe. I attach the photo along one of the 6" edges. A Postcard would require attaching the whole photo to card stock. Attaching the photo fully to card stock is considerably harder then my methiod. I have seen a few suppliers with photocard "mounts". They are expensive and block much of the photo http://www.clearbags.com/?overview|envelopes http://www.clearbags.com/?category|BAGS2 Impact Images is my source for cards, envelopes, and bags. The linen finish or deckeled edge cards the card stock I prefer. I use double sided tape or a glue stick to attach the photo and had a stamp made at Staples to add my info to the rear of the card. I purchase the cards and envelopes in boxes of 250 and the bags in packages of 100. The note cards can retail for a price that justfies the costs. Most Postcards retail for .25-.50/ea. With the photo costing .12-.19/ea, additional materials, and labor, you will need to be priced much higher than the market. Do you have a product that will justify a $1+ retail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 Wow. Thanks. Great info. The cards I'm doing will go for $3.99 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vics Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I don't know about a comprehensive kit, but I've been thinking of doing some (limited quantity) postcards using the Ilford Multigrade Portfolio postcards. I haven't bought my first box yet, but I saw them at North Bay Photo Supply the other day, and i thought I give it a try this weekend. I think they are all set up on the back for the postage stamp, etc. and are sort of double weight RC paper. Hope this helps in some way. VS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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