QSL printers

[k0dxc]

I just got my new callsign via vanity and I need help on deciding who to buy QSL cards from. Does anyone have any recomendations?

[K4MSM]

QSL review link (http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/23)

[W2BBQ]

http://www.cheapqsls.com

[KI4WEJ]

Cheap, fast and great service! (http://www.ux5uoqsl.com/)

[N0NB]

I figured out a few years ago how to make my own QSLs in MS Word, now I use Open Office Impress. I can make my cards in small runs, customize them for a special occasion, and not be stuck with boxes of unused cards like I have leftover from QTHs and a callsign past.

I simply bought a reem of heavy paper stock a number of years ago and print two cards to a sheet. Then I use a paper cutter to trim the excess.

So far, no one has ever returned one because they didn't likeit! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[N2CLB]

Quote[/b] (k0dxc @ July 28 2007,12:16)]I just got my new callsign via vanity and I need help on deciding who to buy QSL cards from. Does anyone have any recomendations?
cheapqsls.com hands down ask for sue if you call thay will bend over backwards for you

[A71AN]

I have just printed 2 different cards for my self, one is A71AN/M for my mobile station and another A71AN, in Pattaya/Thailand, photographic quality and with elemenations sheets, one in color and the other in B/W.

The Cost is 4Bat for a card which is exchange wise, 34Bat to a usa dollar.

If some one interested, I can add the printing press email.

I have checked the sample and they been made in a very great shape.

Wishing you all of the best.

[N2RJ]

I like UX5UO print (http://www.ux5uoqsl.com).

I have ordered QSLs for five callsigns from him and I'm about ready to order for two more.

[n4bfd]

http://www.ux5uoqsl.com/

[N5BO]

Quote[/b] (N2RJ @ July 28 2007,07:49)]I like UX5UO print (http://www.ux5uoqsl.com).

I have ordered QSLs for five callsigns from him and I'm about ready to order for two more.
UX5UO for the win!

[g0upg]

Quote[/b] (N5BO @ July 28 2007,22:30)]Quote[/b] (N2RJ @ July 28 2007,07:49)]I like UX5UO print (http://www.ux5uoqsl.com).

I have ordered QSLs for five callsigns from him and I'm about ready to order for two more.
UX5UO for the win!
Gennady gets my vote too - and my business http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[k0dxc]

Quote[/b] (N2RJ @ July 28 2007,12:49)]I like UX5UO print (http://www.ux5uoqsl.com).

I have ordered QSLs for five callsigns from him and I'm about ready to order for two more.
Thanks i've already used cheapqsls.com and this time I looked at the ux5uo and thought it was great. My grandpa used it to and he sent me one of the cards they printed him and I thought they were awesome.

[k0dxc]

So UX5UO it is

THANKS GUYS

[nq3x]

One of the other respondents mentioned rolling your own.

If you have a modicum of talent with MS Word you can make your own cards in about ten minutes.

Personally, I use Quark and Photoshop to print my own on a really nice color laser all-in-one.

The great thing about rolling your own is that you can change your QSL when the whim strikes. I've got about thirteen different designs saved as TIFFs from which to choose. I can print three to a page.

Of course, if you want to order a whole box of cards, be my guest I did that once; I still have 425 of the 500-card order. It's got info from four addresses and three callsigns ago. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif That's the risk you take by ordering a whole pile o' cards.

[wz9o]

I used Rustprint for my last batch of 1000

[af6de]

I use Microsoft Office Publisher and create a "4-up" blank post card, make the design anything you want and then add another page for the back side. Create a PDF of it and send it to Print4life.com. They make a beautiful 80lb glossy post card that is stunning, Digital ink process on a Xerox digital printer and because it a "4-up" there is 4 postcards per page, mine cost $65.00 for 400 total cards, full color and they also will ship to you, a very good deal for full color cards with stuning results.

James AF6DE

[N2RJ]

Quote[/b] (nq3x @ July 29 2007,16:43)]One of the other respondents mentioned rolling your own.

If you have a modicum of talent with MS Word you can make your own cards in about ten minutes.

Personally, I use Quark and Photoshop to print my own on a really nice color laser all-in-one.

The great thing about rolling your own is that you can change your QSL when the whim strikes. I've got about thirteen different designs saved as TIFFs from which to choose. I can print three to a page.

Of course, if you want to order a whole box of cards, be my guest I did that once; I still have 425 of the 500-card order. It's got info from four addresses and three callsigns ago. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif That's the risk you take by ordering a whole pile o' cards.
The downsides to rolling your own:

1. Cost. Astronomical for full color cards. Toner for a color laser might cost as much as the printer itself. Mine costs close to $400 for all four colors.
2. Niceness. No glossy UV varnish and I hate that inkjet look for inkjet printed cards.
3. Size. a QSL printer will give you a definite size that makes it easier on bureau sorters. I simply love sorting cards from DL land because nearly all of them are the same size.

But for low volume, printing your own may be just what you need.

I probably have about 50 AB2MH cards left from my 1000 I ordered, and I answer bureau cards all the time.

[cu2jt]

Quote[/b] (KI4WEJ @ July 28 2007,10:13)]Cheap, fast and great service! (http://www.ux5uoqsl.com/)
Agree to 100 percent

[cu2jt]

Quote[/b] (N2RJ @ July 29 2007,22:17)]The downsides to rolling your own:

1. Cost. Astronomical for full color cards. Toner for a color laser might cost as much as the printer itself. Mine costs close to $400 for all four colors.
2. Niceness. No glossy UV varnish and I hate that inkjet look for inkjet printed cards.
3. Size. a QSL printer will give you a definite size that makes it easier on bureau sorters. I simply love sorting cards from DL land because nearly all of them are the same size.

But for low volume, printing your own may be just what you need.

I probably have about 50 AB2MH cards left from my 1000 I ordered, and I answer bureau cards all the time.
All bureau cards are produced on my black-white laserprinter and my home made logger. I get 4 cards out of a sheet of cardboard. 1000 sheets cost me about $50, I get 4,000 cards out and the toner is about $75 and lasts for about 3,000 sheets. That is $225 for 12,000 cards.

I have changed the layout a couple of times but now, they are a black-white replica of my UX5UO-printed card.

When I get a pack of bureau cards, I verify the contact, click on "Print QSL" and all information goes on the card. I only have to sign them. Of course, since I get four cards out of a sheet, I have to use a paper cutter to make singles out of it but if there are lots of cards, a local printer helps me with that for a beer. Size is DIN standard 9 X 14 cm.

The end product may not be very glossy but it is a QSL

[kj5t]

http://www.qslcanada.com/

My #1 choice for QSL cards.

[N8MME]

http://www.qslshop.com

I recently received my order from them and they are the nicest QSL cards I have ever had. The new card is pictured when you look up my call sign on this site.