The Printdirtcheap Alternative Where Cheap Meets Quality
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Printdirtcheap sells on price. 4OVER4.COM prices standard postcards at $16.48 per 50 on 14pt Gloss Cover and standard flyers at $39.54 per 50 on 100# Gloss Text, both in 3 business days, from a catalog of 1,000+ products on 60+ stocks. The table below sets the two side by side.
Budget shop against full catalog
4OVER4.COM and Printdirtcheap, feature by feature
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Free Business Cards | Yes, first in USA since 2011 | No |
| Price Match Guarantee | Yes, 110% price match | No |
| 10,000+ Design Templates + Free Online Designer | Yes (Canvs tool) | Limited |
| Free Samples Kit | Yes, physical samples that ship free | No |
| Loyalty Rewards (Earn Coins) | Yes, earn coins on every order | No |
| 100% Satisfaction + On-Time + Quality Guarantees | Yes, 5 guarantees | Limited |
| Same-Day Shipping | Yes, order by 12pm ET | No |
| Total Cards Printed | 10 billion+ | Not publicly shared |
| Businesses Served | 150,000+ | Not publicly shared |
| Projects Completed | 500,000+ | Not publicly shared |
| On-Time Delivery Rate | 99.8% | Not publicly shared |
| Orders Shipping Early | 82% | Not publicly shared |
| Customer Satisfaction (will reorder) | 99% | Not publicly shared |
| Years in Business | 25+ (since 1999) | Not publicly shared |
| Google Rating | 4.8/5 | Read at the source |
| Facebook Rating | 4.7/5 | Read at the source |
| Total Reviews All Platforms | 10,000+ | Read at the source |
| Google Trusted Store | Yes | No |
| Total Standard Products | 1,000+ | 80+ |
Printdirtcheap leaves most of the record rows blank. Read the price beside those rows: the samples kit, the price match and the five guarantees are what the lower quote leaves out.
Where the cheap quote runs short
Six places the cheapest quote stops being cheap
Sixty-plus stocks, not a handful
4OVER4.COM keeps 60+ paper types across its catalog, and a standard postcard alone can be ordered on 22 of them.
Bookmarks to booklets, 1,000+ products
1,000+ products versus Printdirtcheap's 80+, so the bookmark, the booklet and the banner for one event can go on the same order as the postcards.
A postcard that ships in 3 business days
Standard postcards, flyers and brochures each print in 3 business days, the number that matters when an event date is fixed.
Premium weight up to 80pt
Classic business card stocks run from 13pt up to 80pt UltraWhite, and black business cards go from 32pt to 80pt Midnite Black Uncoated.
Templates, Canvs and a QR generator, all free
A free online designer, free print-ready blank templates and a free QR code generator, so a budget job does not need paid design software either.
Free cards and coins
New customers get 200 free business cards, and every order earns loyalty coins.
Paper weight
What cheap paper costs you later
A flimsy card is what a budget quote can hide. The staples here run on heavier sheets: standard postcards up to 26pt Metallic Pearl Ice and 24pt Ultra Thick Gloss Cover, 16pt Uncoated with Soft Touch when the card gets handled, and black business cards on 32pt to 80pt Midnite Black Uncoated.
Color is the second cost of cheap. The presses are G7 color profiled, so the red on your flyer is the red on your postcard, and the reorder matches the first batch.
Pricing
500 standard postcards cost $51.62, about 10 cents a card, and 5,000 cost $139.71, under 3 cents.
Cards
1,000 classic business cards cost $65.91, under 7 cents a card, on 74 stocks from 13pt to 80pt.
Support
A person answers on 718-932-2700, by phone or SMS, and a free proof comes with every order.
Stock and range
What the price difference actually buys
Sixty stocks and silk lamination against basic gloss
A 4OVER4.COM postcard can run on stocks from 10pt StarLustre Platinum to 26pt Metallic Pearl Ice and 18pt Rigid Vinyl, and the calculator shows what each one costs before you commit, so the upgrade is a price you can see.
Eight product lines and counting, one vendor
Printdirtcheap lists about 80 products. Brochures, banners, bookmarks, stickers, labels and booklets go on the same 4OVER4.COM order as the postcards and flyers.
Gains and gaps
The lowest price, or the lowest cost per kept card
4OVER4.COM
- Specialty finishes as their own products
- Cards from 13pt to 80pt
- Same-day shipping by 12pm ET
- Five written guarantees + 110% price match
- Loyalty coins on every order
Printdirtcheap
- 80+ core products
- Limited finishing options
- Standard turnaround
- No published price match
- No free-cards or loyalty program
Wally explains the switch from Printdirtcheap
The fastest way to feel the upgrade
Printdirtcheap sells the lowest sticker price. 4OVER4.COM sells a low price per piece on a heavier sheet: start with 200 free business cards, then price a 32pt or soft touch card for the full run.
Order business cards →Price per piece
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The long read
Printdirtcheap and 4OVER4.COM, cost against what arrives
Printdirtcheap sells on price. The parts below weigh that price against what arrives.
Why businesses look for a Printdirtcheap alternative
Better paper, a firm ship date and a person to call are what a budget quote can leave out. Cheap printing works until the business cards show up flimsy or the postcards land after the event.
4OVER4.COM has printed from its plant in Queens since 1999, with premium finishes and a price match guarantee beside the low ladder prices. Need a scannable code on the piece? The free QR Code Generator makes it.
How pricing compares between the two
Printdirtcheap wins on the sticker price. Weigh that number against what arrives: the stock, the trim and the ship date.
The 4OVER4.COM ladders drop fast: 500 standard flyers cost $108.75 and 1,000 cost $126.32. Every order includes a free file check, and a lower written quote for the same product goes to the price match guarantee.
Where 4OVER4.COM pulls ahead
Paper and finish variety lead: raised spot UV, painted edges and colored-center layered stocks go past basic gloss or matte. Speed is second: same day printing covers select products, and the fast printing options guide compares same-day and rush routes.
Who pays more by paying less
- Small business owners who hand out business cards at networking events and want a heavier stock.
- Marketing managers ordering postcards, flyers and brochures in bulk on a fixed mail date.
- Startups on a budget who still want a thick card, with the price match beside every quote.
If you are still deciding between a copy counter, a local shop and an online press, our guide to where to get things printed matches each job size to the right place.
The verdict
The lower cost per card that gets kept: postcards near 3 cents each at 5,000, black cards from 32pt to 80pt and a price match against any cheaper quote.
Ratings, both printers
A 4.8 average from 10,000+ reviews across every product
That 4.8 comes from 10,000+ reviews across every 4OVER4.COM product: Google 4.8 and Facebook 4.7. For Printdirtcheap, read the dated reviews at the source.
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Price the same size, stock and count you would order from Printdirtcheap, then upload the file for a free check and a proof.
Legal Disclaimer
Gold Standard guarantees apply to all standard orders placed through 4over4.com. Price match requires verifiable proof of a competitor's published price for an equivalent product with matching specifications and turnaround time. Satisfaction guarantee covers manufacturing defects and print quality issues. Contact support with order number and documentation.
Printdirtcheap questions
Common Questions
Eight answers for buyers pricing Printdirtcheap, from ship dates and reviews to price, paper, samples, templates and guarantees. Every other printing question is on our FAQs hub.
Who prints postcards faster, Printdirtcheap or 4OVER4.COM?
Standard postcards print in 3 business days at 4OVER4.COM, and same day is available when the order is in by 12pm ET. The bleed, the safe margin and the address side are checked in pre-press before the run. Quote the same size, stock and quantity at both printers, then read the delivery date each one commits to, starting on the postcards page.
What do Printdirtcheap reviews say?
Read Printdirtcheap reviews at the source; 4OVER4.COM averages 4.8 from 10,000+ reviews, all on the customer reviews page. In any printer review, look for three lines: did the order ship on the quoted day, did the color match the proof, and how was a file problem handled.
Is 4OVER4.COM more expensive than Printdirtcheap?
Compare the total for the same stock and quantity, not the headline price. A lower written quote on an identical product is matched and beaten by 10%. The Axiomprint alternative page runs another pricing comparison.
How fast does 4OVER4.COM ship orders?
99.8% of orders arrive on time and 82% ship early. Select items can ship the same day when ordered by 12pm ET.
What paper options does 4OVER4.COM offer that Printdirtcheap does not?
Ultra-thick card stock up to 80pt, silk laminated, kraft, linen and pearl metallic stocks, with finishes such as spot UV, soft touch, raised spot UV and painted edges.
Can I get a sample before placing a large order?
Yes. The free samples kit ships free, so you can hold the stocks side by side before a big run. The Bannerbuzz alternative page covers samples for large-format products.
Does 4OVER4.COM offer design tools or templates?
Every product has a free blank template set to its trim and bleed, and the free QR Code Generator adds a scannable code. Upload your own design or work from a template; either way a free digital proof comes before printing.
What guarantees come with every 4OVER4.COM order?
Five: Quality, Price Match, On Time Every Time, Customer Service and Ultimate Satisfaction, which is money back. 99% of customers say they will reorder.
