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XP: Invite Costs

KSquared2013KSquared2013 member
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I posted this over on my local board but then realized that the stationer my wedding planner referred me to is actually not from our area. 

I'm trying to figure out if I'm getting overcharged for my invitations.  I was quoted $1150 for 100 flat printed invited.  That includes the invite, the mailing envelope, response card, and response card envelope.  Doesn't that seem a little high?  Do I just not have a good concept of what stationers in the area cost?  That price does not include any additional enclosures, inner envelope, double thick paper, belly bands, or a metallic edge. 

Any insight would be really helpful.  TIA!
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  • daria24daria24 member
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    Is this for digital printing, or thermal, laser cut, letter press, etc? If it's digital printing I would say you are being overcharged A LOT. Even for letter press that is on the high side, you are talking $11 per invite package and most letterpress I've seen has been around $8/invite. 

    If you just need flat cards, RSVP cards, and the envelopes, I would look into an online site-Wedding Paper Divas, Vista Print, etc. There are hundreds of designs for you to customize that should cost you at most $3-4 per invite. If you want something a little more custom, there are lots of sellers on Etsy that charge $3-5 per invite. 
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  • KSquared2013KSquared2013 member
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    The quote is for "letter press and offset."  I'm not even sure I know the difference. 
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  • daria24daria24 member
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    That is the most expensive kind of printing. Letterpress is basically engraved into the paper. It looks amazing, I would have loved to have it for my invitations, but I couldn't justify the cost. 

    Thermography will give you a raised look for about half the price of letter press. It still looks very chic.

    Or you could ask about regular digital printing, which is the cheapest option. 


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  • KSquared2013KSquared2013 member
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    So it's weird that the quoted price is the same for letter press and offset?
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  • daria24daria24 member
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    It's hard to explain, but printing is either done Offset or Onset. Onset printing is done by transferring the image directly from the printer to the page.

    Offset is done by transferring from the custom plate to a rubber blanket and then onto the page. 

    So they are quoting you for letterpress that is printed using the offset printing. Not letterpress VERSUS offset. 
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  • KSquared2013KSquared2013 member
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    Oooohh, ok. Got it.  Thanks so much!
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  • daria24daria24 member
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    You're welcome. I don't think $1100 is completely outrageous for letterpress, you could probably find an online retailer for $800-1000. However the main question is, do you want to spend extra for letter press, or will a less expensive option be OK? The designer should be able to show you samples of other types of printing for you to judge. 
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  • nycrose2013nycrose2013 member
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    I got letterpress invitations off of etsy, and they were all in that range or higher until I found my guy, and I ended up spending about $900 for gorgeous, custom designed letterpress invites with 2 color inks, and letterpressed envelope liners as well.

    So yea while letterpress is expensive in and of itself, it does seem like you are being slightly overcharged since you aren't getting any extras. Not being robbed, though

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