You’ve
decided to make the switch from paper to plastic for your business cards, gift
cards or membership cards. But how do you go about choosing a supplier for your
new plastic cards? We’ve put together a list of the four most important
considerations when choosing a plastic card supplier to help you compare apples to
apples.
1. Turnaround
When
contacting a prospective plastic card supplier either online or by phone, ask
about their turnaround time. In the plastic cards industry, turnaround time can
vary depending on the number of cards you are ordering, print options and
whether you have artwork ready to go or need design assistance. Make sure you
provide each company with as much information on the specifics of the card you
are ordering as possible. This will help ensure that your quotes are as
comparable as possible.
2. Price
Again,
you will want to provide each company with the same details on exactly what you
are looking for in a plastic card. Options that can affect the price of your
card include the type of card (standard, die-cut, breakaway, etc.), thickness
of the card, the size of the card and printing options (embossing, barcode,
hologram, etc.).
3. Quality
How
can you tell the quality ofproduct when placing an order over the phone or online? Ask about the
type of plastic used for making their cards. Are they using PVC, PETG or ABS
plastic? And what grade? ABS offers the highest quality, and if your card needs
extra durability (credit cards, ID cards, membership cards), you will want to
make sure they offer ABS plastic cards. On the other hand, for a single-use
card like a gift card, you will want a grade A PVC. Any reputable company will
send you a sample pack of their cards. Ordering a plasticcards sample pack will allow you to feel and visually inspect and
compare the quality of the company’s cards. You will want to look at the cut.
Are there rounded cuts around the entire edge or are the edges rough and bumpy?
What type of printer are they using? For the very finest printing quality
available, make sure they’re using a Heidelberg, the best in the business.
4. Customer Service
When
asking questions before you order, note how timely and friendly the company’s
response is. Ask about their return and cancellation policies. If they are
creating the design for you, what happens if you don’t like the design? A
reputable plastic card supplier will offer unlimited design revisions. If you
take into consideration these four items when comparing plastic card suppliers,
you’ll have a much better chance of picking a company that will provide you
with a quality plastic card and experience.
Barry
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