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Old 05-18-2009
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Default Business Cards & Other items from Vista Print
I ordered some items from Vista Print a few days ago and got some of the items back. I am very pleased (so far) with many of the products.

They had fabulous sales going on, so you all may want to check them out.

I believe I paid $18 (including shipping & handling) for: business cards, letterhead, note pads, sticky notes, return labels, a hat & a t-shirt, all for under $18 again included with this price the shipping.

Have not gotten all my items shipped yet, but so far so good. Let me know if you have had any negative experiences with Vista Print. I am also trying them out for my website.
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I ordered business cards from Vista Print and they were pretty nice. They were custom so I paid for the logo insertion which was more $ than the basic cards.

I didn't like the limitations to adding information to the back of the cards. It was hard to format the verbiage on the back of the card with the font size they allowed.

I also didn't care for the html online business card that came with the order. It was free so I couldn't complain. It looked grainy.

I thought the items looked OK for the price I paid. I didn't think they were top quality but then again I didn't expect top quality for that price.

I think they are a good deal for those starting out. Someday, I'd like to higher quality printed materials such as embossed cards on heavier card stock, for example.

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I think they are great for starting out but you can tell the difference when you go to a higher quality card stock. Great deals from what I have seen.
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I actually find it cheaper to print my own cards, and I have not had any complaints about my cards. I don't like the limitations that VistaPrint puts on the items they sell. But if you don't yet have your logo and design yet figured out...they are really good at helping with that, if you use theirs.
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I agree with Berniece, it is great when starting out. I have used them for several items and the price is so very reasonable.
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I too agree that when you start out, the quality and price for their items are unmatched BUT, once you do get established, first impressions really make the difference. Getting a better card stock and promotional materials, you are better off going to other companies like Queensboro and the like.

Hope this helps!
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I agree with what everyone said here about Vistaprint. I have ordered cards and postcards in the past and I think they are good when starting out. But just for people who don't know Vistaprint is involved in a lawsuit. Apparently people are getting charged for items they are not ordering when they click on a third party vendor. They are being charged each month and people have had to close out their debit cards to stop from being charged. This is not verbatim but what I remember from another forum. It was a video clip of a newcast on this. So if you order from Vistaprint please be careful what you click on because Vistaprint is not taking the charges back from what was in the newscast.
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My MOMS club used Vistaprint to make business cards and they look great, and you can't beat the price! Agree with what everyone else said re: good for starting out with.

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I agree Janine..I got the rest of my shipment today. My business cards are "cute". I am being a little slight in stating that "cute". They are a bit small and the best paper (card stock) was not used.. So yes for starting off I don't mind using these, however it's something to think about when upgrading for better quality items.

I did however like the free business card holder they sent me..
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Hey Jocarole..

Not sure if I understand fully..they are double billing people when they select "third party vendor??? who is selecting third party vendor - Vista?
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