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Newsletters vs Brochures vs Catalogs, and Which One You Should Print

Newsletters vs Brochures vs Catalogs, and Which One You Should Print

Newsletters keep a list warm, brochures explain one offer and catalogs help buyers choose, compared on page counts, binding, mailing weight and prices.

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Notepads vs Magnetic Notepads and Which One Keeps Your Brand in Front

Notepads vs Magnetic Notepads and Which One Keeps Your Brand in Front

Magnetic notepads print the logo on the backer so it stays on the fridge after every sheet is gone, and both pads start at $93.37, so see when each wins.

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Standard Business Cards vs 30mil White Plastic Cards, Spec by Spec

Standard Business Cards vs 30mil White Plastic Cards, Spec by Spec

Standard business cards run $17.57 per 100 in 3 days, while 30mil white plastic cards are credit card format PVC from $226.11 per 250, so one spec decides.

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Photography Booklets vs Flyers vs Premium Business Cards for Photographers

Photography Booklets vs Flyers vs Premium Business Cards for Photographers

Which print a photographer should buy: booklets at $240.55, flyers at $39.54 or premium business cards at $17.57, compared on cost, coating and crop.

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Political Yard Signs vs Door Hangers vs Postcards for Campaigns That Win

Political Yard Signs vs Door Hangers vs Postcards for Campaigns That Win

Political yard signs run 12 x 18, 12 x 24 or 18 x 24 in on 4mm coroplast, compared here with door hangers and postcards on reach, cost and limits.

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Polyester vs Satin vs Glitter Table Covers Compared on Sheen, Cost and Care

Polyester vs Satin vs Glitter Table Covers Compared on Sheen, Cost and Care

Same 9oz polyester in three finishes, so see how matte, satin and glitter table covers handle booth lights, cameras and small print, all from $225.

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Posters vs Canvas Prints vs Mounted Posters for Wall Art

Posters vs Canvas Prints vs Mounted Posters for Wall Art

Paper posters roll and pin, canvas hangs frameless with no glare and mounted posters stay flat and rigid, so compare cost, lifespan and file setup.

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Premium Wine Labels vs Bottle Neck Hang Tags vs Wine Boxes for Bottle Branding

Premium Wine Labels vs Bottle Neck Hang Tags vs Wine Boxes for Bottle Branding

Premium wine labels, bottle neck hang tags and wine boxes compared on real sizes, materials, cost per bottle and turnaround, with a verdict on each.

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Gloss Presentation Folders vs Pocket Folders and Which One to Order

Gloss Presentation Folders vs Pocket Folders and Which One to Order

Gloss presentation folders and pocket folders share one 9 by 12 die and one $844.54 start, so compare finish, card slit, rush tiers and cost per folder.

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Print Shops Near My Location and What Each Type Can Actually Print

Print Shops Near My Location and What Each Type Can Actually Print

What a search for print shops near my location returns, which of four shop types prints your job, and when uploading and shipping beats the drive.

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Printed Envelopes vs Blank Envelopes and When Each One Wins

Printed Envelopes vs Blank Envelopes and When Each One Wins

Printed envelopes carry art to the edge because they are printed flat then folded, while blank ones stay variable, so compare cost, feed limits and zones.

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Retail Banners vs Retail Window Clings vs Retail Boxes for Your Store

Retail Banners vs Retail Window Clings vs Retail Boxes for Your Store

Retail banners work the sidewalk, window clings work the glass and retail boxes work the shelf, with real sizes, materials, prices and the limit of each.

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