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type: faq
title: "What is the difference between standard and premium greeting cards?"
description: "Premium greeting cards use thicker stock with soft-touch lamination, spot UV or raised foil, while standard ones use lighter stock and gloss or matte."
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# What is the difference between standard and premium greeting cards?

The gap between standard and premium greeting cards comes down to stock weight and finishing. Both print in full color, but premium cards feel noticeably different the moment someone picks them up. Feature Standard Premium Stock Lighter cardstock Thicker, heavier stock Finish Basic gloss or matte Soft-touch lamination, spot UV, raised foil Feel Everyday quality Sturdy, rich, tactile Best for High-volume, budget mailings Client-facing, keepsake pieces If the card represents your brand or marks a milestone, premium finishes are usually worth the upgrade. For casual, high-quantity sends, standard keeps costs down.

Premium greeting cards use thicker stock with soft-touch lamination, spot UV or raised foil, while standard ones use lighter stock and gloss or matte.

| Feature | Standard | Premium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stock | Lighter cardstock | Thicker, heavier stock |
| Finish | Basic gloss or matte | Soft-touch lamination, spot UV, raised foil |
| Feel | Everyday quality | Sturdy, rich, tactile |
| Best for | High-volume, budget mailings | Client-facing, keepsake pieces |

If the card represents your brand or marks a milestone, premium finishes are usually worth the upgrade. For casual, high-quantity sends, standard keeps costs down.

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