Subject: Locating low-cost, dependable printers/mailing fulfillment
> companies 
> Category: Business and Money 
> Asked by: peterlouis-ga 
> List Price: $50.00  Posted: 01 Oct 2003 11:47 PDT 
> Expires: 01 Oct 2003 12:12 PDT 
> Question ID: 261901 
>  
> I am looking for at least 3 low-cost, dependable printers/mailing
> houses that can handle complete fulfillment (printing, folding,
> addressing, postage, and mailing) for a newsletter I produce.
> 
> Here are the "specs" for the job...
> 
> 1. Four-page newsletter 11"x17" folded into 5.5"x8.5" booklet format,
> 60lb.Bond, Ivory colored paper, black ink only.
> 2. A two-sided insert printed on blue or yellow paper, 20lb.Bond, black
> ink only.
> 3. Preparing newsletter for mailing: Addressing, tabbing, and mailing
> via Pre-sorted first class printed indicia. (Bulk rate mailing is not
> an option!)
> 4. Mailing list/data base will be supplied to the printer
> electronically.
> 5. Printer will not have to do any "layout work"... everything will be
> given to them "Ready to go".
> 
> The quantities I would like to get price quotes for are...
> (1,000-1,999) and (2,000+).  I'm looking for quotes lower than 59
> cents per piece... and 57 cents per piece.
> 
> This newsletter business of mine will only be mailing a total of
> 2,000-10,000 for the first month or so... However, I anticipate that
> within 6-12 months we will be mailing a total of one-two million total
> pieces per month.
> 
> Please contact me if you have any questions.   
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> 
>

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Request for Question Clarification by jbf777-ga on 03 Oct 2003 12:08 PDT

Can you clarify:

1. Four-page newsletter 11"x17" folded into 5.5"x8.5" booklet format, 
60lb.Bond, Ivory colored paper, black ink only. 

This is one 11"x17" piece of paper folded into the 5.5x8.5 format, correct?



2. A two-sided insert printed on blue or yellow paper, 20lb.Bond, black 
ink only. 

How large is this insert?  Do you want it "saddle-stitched?"



3. Preparing newsletter for mailing: Addressing, tabbing, and mailing 
via Pre-sorted first class printed indicia. (Bulk rate mailing is not 
an option!) 

National mailing?



Thank you,

jbf777-ga
researcher

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Request for Question Clarification by jbf777-ga on 03 Oct 2003 13:50 PDT

Also, the quotes you're looking for are not including postage, correct?

Hello -

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for any necessary clarification.  Thanks for your understanding.

I've confirmed the rates you've requested with 3 different firms. 
When calling these companies, you'll want to ask specifically about
"the quote for Google Answers."  You'll need to review the contents of
the quote with them and make any necessary alterations (for instance,
I assumed 8.5"x11" paper for your folded insert).

Note: Postage will be extra.  There may be further price breaks at
higher quantity levels that you can inquire about.


Integrity By Design
http://www.integritybydesign.com
1918 Pacific Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-521-9523
Fax: 510-521-9524

1000-1999 - $.57 ea
2000 - $.55 ea.

This broker is particularly structured to source for much higher
demands (into the millions).

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Atlantis Graphics
Contact: Neil Borosky
http://atlantis-graphics.com
1120 North Easton Rd.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
E-mail: NCB1127@aol.com

Phone: 215-784-9955
Fax: 784-9438

1000-1999 - $.57 ea.
2000 - $46.25 ea.

This broker can source for much higher demands (into the millions).

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ICS Diversified/Assembly Included
Contact: Gary Craden
http://www.icsdiversified.com
2392 Grissom Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314.997.6767
Fax: 314.997.2188

1000-1999 - $.57 ea.
2000 - $.55 ea.




Additional Links:
  SRP Direct (possible, but unconfirmed connection)
  http://www.srpdirect.com/home.htm
  
  Star Print Brokers (possible, but unconfirmed connection)
  http://www.starprintbrokers.com/ 


Search Strategy:
  DMOZ Directory Print Brokers
  http://dmoz.org/Business/Publishing_and_Printing/Printing/Brokers/

Your best bet might be a sheltered workshop. Their prices are usually
very competitive and quality control good. Some have complete mail
room and/or printing facilities.

See http://www.jvskc.org