Something I’ve observed from years of working in print is that people often leave asking for a print quote to the very last minute and as a result they typically need the quote and then the actual print work produced very quickly. All just human nature I think.
But if you need to get a print quote quickly how can you help to speed the process up?
- Be as clear as possible about what you’re actually asking for.
Overly vague print quote requests tend to produce inaccurate or even misleading estimates. So try to narrow down your print quote request criteria in advance by considering the following:
- How many do you need?
An important element of the price of your printing will be the quantity. Always ask for a base number, but then ask for a couple of run-on numbers too. TIP: Run-ons in printing are often inexpensive. - Which type of stock do you require?
Stock or paper is critical to the pricing of your work. If you’re producing a brochure consider whether the cover will be on a different material to the inside. If it’s a leaflet then do you want it to be on a gloss or matt paper. TIP: People often think that glossy paper is expensive. In reality it’s no more pricey than most other papers. - Who will design your printing?
Good design is usually the difference between an impressive looking printed item and something that comes across as amateur. So don’t skimp on the design work! Knowing whether you’re providing finished artwork or asking someone else to do the design for you will be crucial to the eventual outcome.
An example of a quick print quote request form
The quickest way to ask for an accurate quote is to use a print quote form which leads you through the various questions that need to be answered in order to a print estimate. Good printing companies will provide such a form on a their website and it’s definitely well worthwhile taking advantage because the person who then produces your printing quote will know that they have all the information required to produce it quickly for you.
Here’s our Print Quote Request Form which asks all the relevant questions very quickly. You can visit our print quote request form here.
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Dan Jacobs is the Sales Director at PrintHouse Corporation. With over 20 years experience Dan can provide you with an expert print quote for your next design or print project. Use our print quote request form here.
