[SEL] Business Cards

[George Best]

Buying 1000 cards may be the cheaper way to go, but printing your own
has a few advantages.

Printing your own cards in small batches lets you have multiple designs
which can target specific engines.

For example you could make cards for each of the major engine
manufacturers you have an interest in.  So if you know of someone with a
Stickney that you'd like to buy, you give them your card with a Stickney
engine on it, that person will automatically assume that you're serious
about Stickney's and may remember your card more than someone else with
a generic card.

Everyone needs some generic cards, but the custom ones can come in
handy.  Biggest problem with the custom ones is that it is not
convenient to carry around a stack of cards with all your interests, so
it requires a bit of planning ahead to know which type or types of card
to carry.

Of course we all know that very rarely does anyone remember someone when
it comes time to sell.  They usually sell to whoever asks first when
they decide to sell ;-)

George in Oregon

 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com 
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of 
> Dave Rotigel
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 7:43 AM
> To: The SEL email discussion list
> Subject: Re: [SEL] Business Cards
> 
> At 09:01 AM 2/17/2005, you wrote:
> >Agreed - I use MS publisher and made thousands of business cards for 
> >the shop and ourselves over the years.
> >For about 6 bucks you can get a package of business card 
> stock - even 
> >fancy colors and designs if you want. Some have American flag 
> >background, etc. or add your own background.
> >Use a scan or a digital photo, works SLICK and easy.
> >Bill
> 
> What I've found over the years is that business cards made on 
> a computer look like------well, they look like they are made 
> on a computer. I can get 1,000 business cards printed 
> professionally for under $30.00---and they DON'T look like 
> some kid made them on a computer!
>          Dave
> PS, Add up all your expenses (paper, ink, etc.) and your time 
> and I'll bet I've got a better deal--and a hell of a lot 
> better looking card!
> 
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