![]() ![]() (QPC uses FedEx Ground and ships from Orlando – this is an additional cost.) ![]() Printing takes roughly 2 to 3 weeks and shipping another 3 days or so. Next you’ll receive a final press proof and an invoice, then the game goes into production. Approval of the first proof takes roughly 24-48 hours, after which an order can be submitted. ![]() Total turnaround time for 500 decks from QPC is typically 3 to 4 weeks including shipping. (3) Soft Plastic Gift Case (available in Poker Size only) (1) White Window Paper Tuck Box (1.75″ x 2.75″ Window) at Quality Playing Cards (QPC) offers four different types of boxes: Quote with instructions printed on the playing cards. Quote with one page of instructions (4/4 printing), folded and inserted into the tuck box. With this in mind, if you want a separate page of instructions, they must be folded and inserted with the cards and then cello-wrapped all by hand. QPC’s printing process cuts, collates and packages the cards automatically. A standard deck includes 54 cards however, if 500 decks are printed, then each deck includes 56 cards. Quality Playing Cards quotes per deck prices instead of per card prices. (2) Premium 310gsm – BLACK CORE – cards priced per deck (1) Standard 300gsm – WHITE CORE – cards priced per deck – or – Quality Playing Cards has two main card pricing options: It may be helpful to become familiar with these terms in order to understand some of the printing details below. I also wrote a section explaining some of the jargon frequently used by manufacturers and printers in reference to printing quality, printing methods and other card features. Here are the four manufactures I compared side-by-side: Over the past few months I have been in contact with each of these manufacturers and have compiled a detailed summary of their prices, their services and printing schedules as well as a thorough explanation of everything I have learned during the process. I posted a question on the “Kickstarter Best Practices and Lessons Learned” forum on Facebook and there were four main manufacturers I was advised to research. manufacturer for a number of reasons – the main reason being overall simplicity since it’s my first attempt at publishing a game. The game components include one deck (54 cards) of bridge-sized cards and standard tuck box with a rule book. My next major step in preparing for my Kickstarter campaign was trying to figure out which manufacturer to use to print Linkage. ![]()
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