Want a printing estimate fast?
Before I proceed, let me define fast: normally 24 hours or less. Everybody wants their estimate quick but others in 30 minutes or under. Estimators do not like wild goose chases, nor do they like overly dense, ponderous, or exceedingly vague estimate requests. As an estimator, nothing is more frustrating than lack of detail when requesting a quote.
Rather than ask me to throw darts with you – paper selections often demonstrate this ambiguity – you should have most of your specifications decided before contacting me. Think when you write, quantity, how many pages, stock, ink, binding, and so on. If you can’t answer all the questions then get the answers before you submit your request. The secret to getting a fast estimate is in knowing what you want. An estimate is the easiest thing in the world for me to provide based on clear, simple and concise specifications. How many? Size?. Paper? etc. Ambiguities slow things down and result in a more longer turn around time. If you do get stuck then pick up the phone and give me a call. With the wealth of print knowledge at Printhouse I am sure we can get the right specifications for your print job.
Just so we are clear: I’m not saying don’t ask for options as I am sure there are plenty of them. What I’m saying is: The more options you want, the longer the estimate will take. It seems a simple enough concept, but you would be surprised how few people grasp it.
So……fast is 24 hours or less.
Want it fast? Keep it simple.
