"Printing Cards -- alternatives to Superior POD" Topic

Are there affordable options other than Superior POD to get cards printed for games?

drivethrucards.com

I'm a cheapskate. I print my own on Avery perforated business card stock.

Doug

I print my own and then laminate them using credit card sized laminating pouches.

I use Artscow. You do need to be able to do sets of 54 (4 suits + 2 jokers). Of course that could be 2 x 27, 6x9 etc. You can take the Suits off, or as I suggested to a friend for a Card activation Western Game keep them on for flavour.

Are they pre-cut business card sized, or is the stock solid letting you cut with a paper cutter?

It's pre-perforated to business card size. I've also used the larger quarter sheet perforated stock when that was needed. If you want playing card size, there might be something out there that's perforated in those dimensions, or you could just print on cardstock and use a paper cutter. In order to keep my fingers attached to my hands, I tend to opt for the perforated stock.

Doug

Try thegamecrafter.com they have all kinds of different cards, chits, and boards for customization.

Curious about why you don't wanna use Superior Pod, or is this just a 'see my options' thing?

I just print labels and stick them on purchased decks of cards. I use half-size decks I buy for $0.50 USD each.

I assume you;re talking about printing decks en masse for sale?

You can buy sheets of blank playing cards (with red or blue playing card backs) to print out. You can also buy all sizes of cards for printing, like 3"x4" name tags, and tons of stuff between.

If you have a word processor, go into the "labels and envelopes" set up stuff and find a format that you like. Then write down the Avery (brand name, but a standard) number for that template and order some using that number online or from your fave business supply store.

Dear List

I print my own cards using CORELDRAW. I use a slightly lighter weight card stock than playing cards to get it through the printer. Then I cut them out with a paper cutter. They work quit well. The key to the paper cutter is to make the LEAST cuts possible. Paper comes out of the ream exactly regular. They get slightly irregular in the cutting process.

You can also try VistaPrint and Staples, both of which will let you order online.

I have used the gamecrafter.com with excellent results.

If you can get the decksize to a multiple of 50, you could use Moo round-cornered cards.

moo.com is a printing company based in London who do POD for things like christmas cards and business cards.

wolfgangbrooks:

I don't have an issue with Superior POD. I am using them now to print playtest version of cards. I am just looking to see what other options are available if and when I am ready to go to the next level.

Buck