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<blockquote data-quote="lightmuncher" data-source="post: 4997" data-attributes="member: 300"><p>Its been a while since I have done any Jack. Yes, I had done some with my own printer. I had an Epsom printer with continuous ink system attached. I bought the plastic sleeves to protect the card, along with the right size envelopes. That poor old printer was amazing, along with the continuous ink system. I sold them in a converted church in Malborough, Wilts. Although someone did piss me off as one of my images was of a group of Buddhist monks! As weird as that sounds it was a good card image. But someone complained it wasn't a Christian card to have in a church! Such damn narrow minds, and I exploded with expletives. It was not a church anymore!</p><p>You could go to a local printer, which is what Sheila's cousin did. Just price them up. And just go around the card shops, craft shops or places converted to sell local crafts. Post cards as well, but that would need a printer. Do a recky around your local area and ask the questions to the shop owners. Ask what is their turnover with cards and post cards, do they buy from local people? What are prices are they buying the cards for, as you need to know what profits you need to make from the venture. They know this, as you do. Get quotes from different printers. Its all a pain in the ass doing the leg work, but by going there in person if possibly, it gives a better impression for future business. If they can't see you there and then, make an appointment. You are selling yourself and your talent. Have some ideas and cards as examples of your work, in other words, carry a portfolio. Hope it helps. You can also apply for a business grant as well, that might help you.</p><p>So look for the best paper/card, and start small is my best advice and expand from there. All my paper I had bought sadly is no longer on the market. Look for the best weight of card that would bend or buy card already creased and made for the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lightmuncher, post: 4997, member: 300"] Its been a while since I have done any Jack. Yes, I had done some with my own printer. I had an Epsom printer with continuous ink system attached. I bought the plastic sleeves to protect the card, along with the right size envelopes. That poor old printer was amazing, along with the continuous ink system. I sold them in a converted church in Malborough, Wilts. Although someone did piss me off as one of my images was of a group of Buddhist monks! As weird as that sounds it was a good card image. But someone complained it wasn't a Christian card to have in a church! Such damn narrow minds, and I exploded with expletives. It was not a church anymore! You could go to a local printer, which is what Sheila's cousin did. Just price them up. And just go around the card shops, craft shops or places converted to sell local crafts. Post cards as well, but that would need a printer. Do a recky around your local area and ask the questions to the shop owners. Ask what is their turnover with cards and post cards, do they buy from local people? What are prices are they buying the cards for, as you need to know what profits you need to make from the venture. They know this, as you do. Get quotes from different printers. Its all a pain in the ass doing the leg work, but by going there in person if possibly, it gives a better impression for future business. If they can't see you there and then, make an appointment. You are selling yourself and your talent. Have some ideas and cards as examples of your work, in other words, carry a portfolio. Hope it helps. You can also apply for a business grant as well, that might help you. So look for the best paper/card, and start small is my best advice and expand from there. All my paper I had bought sadly is no longer on the market. Look for the best weight of card that would bend or buy card already creased and made for the job. [/QUOTE]
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