Vistaprint, not a bad way to get greens

SelfSilent · 26-02-09, 06:52 AM

I got some cheapo Vistaprint business cards made up a while back and since then I have noticed they have been giving away more and more stuff for free.

I got return address labels, a big car magnet, post-it notes, t-shirt, a pen, rubber stamp, business cards, card holder amongst other things and all you have to pay is the very reasonable postage.

They try to scare you into the more expensive postage by saying the cheap postage will take 21 days, it doesn't take anywhere near that long.

Just get 250 free business cards with your site or link on (they already have some nice designs to chose from), you pay about £3 postage. Take them to your local newsagent or WH Smith and slide 1 in each magazine (try and keep it relevant).

You'd have to do pretty badly to get no sign ups out of 250 cards and 1 sign up would cover the cost of the cards easily.

Some supermarkets have a stand at the back for traders to put their cards in, generally these are all boring so go for something eye catching and top up their rack.

I'm sure this is no way a new idea, just thought I'd pop in on the way past and let you know of the 100% discounts currently available.

Vistaprint - free business cards.

messyhead · 26-02-09, 10:04 AM

I've heard of Vista print, but also heard some bad stories about them, like them taking money from your credit card when you didn't expect it and also without them telling you.

SelfSilent · 26-02-09, 06:45 PM

I wouldn't know about that, you can (and I did) pay by PayPal so they can't take anything from you.

sevrette65 · 27-02-09, 12:05 AM

In my opinion, Vistaprint has prooven to be a thrustworty (if not the thrustworthiest) site that offers a wide variety of free promotionnal products.

Recently, I received my order of 250 business cards, a stamp, a T-Shirt and a car-door magnet and everything is top notch except for the T-Shirt, which is made out of a REALLY low-quality fabric. But everything was free so I can't really complain.

Cost me 8$ USD for the lot (shipping fees). And, like SelfSilent said, it took less than a week to arrive. I really am satisfied.

Nicolas

SelfSilent · 27-02-09, 10:43 PM

Ha, same here, I'm wearing my T-shirt at the moment, it's not as bad as you say.
As long as you don't get Jedi mind tricked into buying anything that isn't free, the total is peanuts.

sevrette65 · 28-02-09, 04:54 AM

Well, let's say the T-shirt barely passes the test.

hubbers · 16-03-09, 04:27 PM

mcgrou · 16-03-09, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbers

Messyhead is correct. VistaPrint are well known for passing customers card details to fake membership clubs and setting up direct debits without the customers knowledge or permission. The are loads of blogs, newspapers article and even class action law suits against them. Stay away from this dirty company.

I GOT SCAMMED BY VISTAPRINT, Adaptive Marketing, Adaptive Affinity Ltd, CLUBPREM.COM, HIGHSTREETMAX.COM and AMAZON!!! | HUBBERS DOT COM BLOG

Every single one of your posts has been promoting your blog article... WE GET IT ALREADY

26-02-09, 06:52 AM	#1
SelfSilent iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 237	Vistaprint, not a bad way to get greens I got some cheapo Vistaprint business cards made up a while back and since then I have noticed they have been giving away more and more stuff for free. I got return address labels, a big car magnet, post-it notes, t-shirt, a pen, rubber stamp, business cards, card holder amongst other things and all you have to pay is the very reasonable postage. They try to scare you into the more expensive postage by saying the cheap postage will take 21 days, it doesn't take anywhere near that long. Just get 250 free business cards with your site or link on (they already have some nice designs to chose from), you pay about £3 postage. Take them to your local newsagent or WH Smith and slide 1 in each magazine (try and keep it relevant). You'd have to do pretty badly to get no sign ups out of 250 cards and 1 sign up would cover the cost of the cards easily. Some supermarkets have a stand at the back for traders to put their cards in, generally these are all boring so go for something eye catching and top up their rack. I'm sure this is no way a new idea, just thought I'd pop in on the way past and let you know of the 100% discounts currently available. Vistaprint - free business cards. Last edited by Jon; 26-02-09 at 07:11 AM.. Reason: removed affiliate link

16-03-09, 04:27 PM	#7
hubbers iPod Shuffle Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	. Last edited by Jon; 09-04-09 at 01:11 PM..

26-02-09, 10:04 AM	#2
messyhead iBook Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,266	I've heard of Vista print, but also heard some bad stories about them, like them taking money from your credit card when you didn't expect it and also without them telling you.

26-02-09, 06:45 PM	#3
SelfSilent iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 237	I wouldn't know about that, you can (and I did) pay by PayPal so they can't take anything from you.

27-02-09, 12:05 AM	#4
sevrette65 iPod 20gb Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Quebec Posts: 408	In my opinion, Vistaprint has prooven to be a thrustworty (if not the thrustworthiest) site that offers a wide variety of free promotionnal products. Recently, I received my order of 250 business cards, a stamp, a T-Shirt and a car-door magnet and everything is top notch except for the T-Shirt, which is made out of a REALLY low-quality fabric. But everything was free so I can't really complain. Cost me 8$ USD for the lot (shipping fees). And, like SelfSilent said, it took less than a week to arrive. I really am satisfied. Nicolas

27-02-09, 10:43 PM	#5
SelfSilent iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 237	Ha, same here, I'm wearing my T-shirt at the moment, it's not as bad as you say. As long as you don't get Jedi mind tricked into buying anything that isn't free, the total is peanuts.

28-02-09, 04:54 AM	#6
sevrette65 iPod 20gb Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Quebec Posts: 408	Well, let's say the T-shirt barely passes the test.