Save the Date Postcards

Q. What is the cost of printing my postcards?
A. Please refer to the Pricing page on our website where you can enter the specifications of your order for an instant cost.

Q. How do I place an order?
A. Simply create an account, choose your product and design or upload your artwork. Select your shipping method, or let us mail your order out from our facility. You will pay for the order by credit card on our secure website. It's as simple as that!

Q. I'm not finished designing my postcards, but have to leave my computer. Can I save the work I've already done?
A. Sure, just click "save" and your project will be saved. To find it, go to "my account" and "my saved projects."

Q. Can I make changes to my order?
A. Check your order history to be sure your cards haven't been printed. If not, you may then modify artwork, put your order on hold, change your shipping method or cancel your order. You may also change the quantity and other specifications.

Q. Do you provide proofs?
A. All proofs are viewed online and the colors are close to what will be printed, depending on your own monitor.

Q. Can I re-order my postcards at another time? A. On our home page you will find a "reorder button" for your convenience.

Q. What kind of paper is used for my cards?
A. We use a 14-point stock with a semi-gloss finish for our postcards.

Q. Do you offer UV Coating?
A. Yes, you may choose to add UV coating when you place your order.

Q. If I use my own mailing list, what format should I use to upload it?
A. We accept .txt, .cvs or .xls files for mailing lists.

Q. Is there anything special that the U.S. Post Office requires for mailing postcards?
A. You must have a 5/8" strip along the bottom of the back side of the card to allow for printing the barcode. In addition, you'll need 3.5" on the right side of the back for address imprinting. The U.S. Post Office will not mail any designs containing pornographic or illegal images.

Q. What if I have a problem after I've received my order?
A. Postcards.com will work with you to solve any problems you have. If you have made a typographical error, we will reprint your cards at a 50% discount. This discount, however, does not apply to mailing services. If we miss our production deadline or if UPS delays your package then we will fully refund your shipping charges ($50 Maximum).

Q. What if my cards arrive in the mail damaged or do not arrive to the recipients?
A. The postcards are delivered to USPS without smudges/scratches. They come in contact with different equipment at the USPS level that may cause damage. Once the order is delivered to the USPS, we have no control over damages or undeliverables. The same thing can occur if you mail them directly. We aren't able to reprint or refund if this occurs.

Save the Date Postcards

Ahh yes, it is Spring time once again. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and human beings are getting engaged. There is a new product in town... and e-commerce paves the way for Save The Date Postcards.

This is a new type of product that has expanded quickly within the past couple of years. More and more people send out Save The Date Postcards as soon as they have there wedding date planned. These usually precede the formal wedding invitations. This makes sense because you want your guests to mark their calendars as soon as possible.

Creating the formal invitations takes considerable time and money. Generally couples are particular about the wedding invites since it is a big purchasing decision and they may contain sentimental value for years to come. Additionally, it is a good idea to have the formal wedding invitations arrive within about 3 weeks of the wedding, to serve as second reminder.

Save the date postcards are simple, quick, and economical to create. Companies like Postcards.com make the process a breeze using variable data technology. Simply upload your favorite couple's photograph, and enter the names and addresses of your guests. Their software automatically prints each postcard uniquely, so that the names and addresses are specific for the person who receives them. You can even have custom messages printed on the front of the card to make the postcard more personal.

Printing the addresses on the backs of the postcards saves you time and money, since you don't have to worry about hand-writing the addresses or applying sticky address labels. Moreover, once your wedding is over you can quickly turn your save-the-date postcards into thank you cards. This is possible because you can use your address database from the save the date cards and modify a version for the thank you cards. You can even add an extra field of data with a "gift name" to make the thank you message extra personal.

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