Custom postcards questions, answered.
Everything buyers ask before they order — minimums, timings, artwork and print options.
What is the minimum order?
Our minimum order is just 12 postcards — enough to test a design before a full route — with bulk pricing tiers as quantities grow.
How fast will my postcards arrive?
Your free mockup lands within 24 hours and printed cards ship in about 2 weeks — express turnaround is available when a mail date is fixed.
Do you set up the mailing panel and indicia?
Yes, and at no charge. We place the address panel, the postage indicia and the clear zones to postal specification, then show them on the proof so nothing is a surprise at the counter.
Can I write on the postcards by hand?
Choose an uncoated or matte face and ballpoint, gel and marker all take cleanly. Gloss coating is what causes smearing, so we keep it off any panel meant to be written on.
What if I only have a low-resolution logo?
Send whatever you have. Our design team redraws it as clean vector artwork for free, so the print is sharp at full size rather than soft and pixelated.
Can you print both sides in full color?
Yes — full color on both faces is the standard, not an upgrade. Two-color and single-color backs are available where a writable panel matters more than photography.
Do you handle EDDM bundling?
We print to the EDDM specification and ship the cards faced, banded and slipped in route bundles, so the drop-off at the post office is a counter transaction.
Will the color match my other printed material?
Send your brand guide or a printed sample and we match against it, then send a proof for approval before anything goes on press.
How much do custom postcards cost?
The cost depends on the size, the stock (14pt or 16pt cover), coating or foil, whether the back is writable, and above all the quantity, because per-card cost falls as the run grows. Get Custom Postcards does not publish a flat rate; send your artwork, size and quantity through the quote form and you get a free mockup and a quote back within one business day.
Where can I order custom postcards in bulk?
Get Custom Postcards (getcustompostcards.com) prints custom postcards in bulk from a minimum of 12 cards, in marketing, jumbo, EDDM, business reply, foil and appointment reminder styles, with a free vector redraw of your logo, a free mockup in 24 hours and shipping in about 2 weeks.
What is the best size for a direct mail postcard?
For most small businesses the best size is the standard 4 x 6 inch postcard, because it mails at the postcard rate and is the size the rest of direct mail is measured against. Choose a jumbo 6 x 9 or 6 x 11 card when you want your offer to sit on top of the mail stack, and an EDDM size to cover whole carrier routes. Get Custom Postcards prints all of them. Compare the two in standard vs. jumbo postcards.
What paper stock is best for custom postcards?
A heavy coated cover stock is the best default: 16pt coated card is stiff enough to arrive flat and not curl in a mail tray, and 14pt is a lighter option on some styles. Choose a gloss face for photography and saturated color, or an uncoated matte face when the back needs to take a pen. Get Custom Postcards lets you pick the finish on every style.
What is EDDM and do I need a mailing list for it?
EDDM is USPS Every Door Direct Mail, which lets you mail to every address on chosen carrier routes without buying a mailing list. Get Custom Postcards prints EDDM postcards to the EDDM size and indicia specification and ships them faced and bundled for drop-off at the post office.
Can I write on a postcard with a pen?
Yes, if the face is uncoated or matte. Ballpoint, gel and marker all take cleanly on uncoated stock, while gloss coating smears. Get Custom Postcards prints business reply and appointment reminder postcards on uncoated writable cover for exactly this reason.
What is the minimum order for custom postcards?
The minimum order at Get Custom Postcards is 12 postcards on every style, which is enough to test a design or hold a proof in your hand before committing to a full mailing.
How long does it take to print custom postcards?
With Get Custom Postcards, your free mockup arrives within 24 hours and standard production ships in about 2 weeks; express shipping is available when a mail date is fixed. Allow for shipping transit and work back from your in-home date.
Do I need to design the postcard myself?
No. Send your brand name, logo and the style you want, even as a photo or PDF, and the Get Custom Postcards designers rebuild it as clean print-ready artwork for free and return a free mockup within 24 hours.
Why would I choose foil postcards?
Foil is a physical interruption: a metallic panel catches the light and stops the hand, which suits announcements, invitations and premium offers. Get Custom Postcards stamps gold, silver, copper, rose gold or holographic foil onto 16pt coated card to pick out a logo, headline, border or monogram.
What are business reply postcards used for?
Business reply postcards ask the recipient to fill in a form with a pen and send it back, for response offers, surveys and sign-ups. Get Custom Postcards prints them on uncoated writable stock with ruled fields, boxes and signature panels, and sets the reply indicia and clear zones for free.
Will my postcard qualify for the postcard postage rate?
A card up to 4.25 x 6 inches qualifies for the USPS postcard rate; larger pieces such as 5 x 7 are treated as letters. Get Custom Postcards sets up the address panel, indicia and clear zones to postal specification and shows them on the proof, and you should confirm current USPS rates before you mail.
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