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--Frequently Asked
Questions/Comments--
1)
My
group is too small to do
a deck of playing cards
like this, let alone
sell 1,008 decks of
cards.
ANSWER: This
is probably one of the
most stated comments.
We have several groups
of 1000 and less be very
successful with this fun
project. WHY?
Since sponsors are used
to actually pay for the
project it keeps the
expense low (or at zero)
for the organization.
Likewise, since cards
are small to have a
couple hundred left
stores nicely...although
most organizations sell
out fairly fast.
2)
Why
don't you show the
prices of the project
(or cards) online?
ANSWER: We
used to do this, but
people just did not
understand how the
project actually worked!
They would see the price
and think, "Oh, I can't
do that" and never
really catch the vision.
So we took the price off
the site so we can
contact you and have a
chance to actually
explain the project
before you shoot it out
of the water too fast.
3)
Why don't you print
less than 1,000 (or
1008) decks?
ANSWER: While
we would love to print
less than 1,008 decks,
it is very difficult to
do so because of how
much these cards are
customized. Please
understand that not only
are the card backs and
faces customized, but
the tuck box is fully
customized! So
instead of plain old
white or gold box, you
get a full color tuck
box that highlights the
beauty of your deck.
4)
Why is
it so important to proof
the documents BEFORE I
send them in?
ANSWER: While
we try to expedite the
proof process as much as
possible, one of the
biggest delays is the
fact that folks send in
their final Word or
Excel file without
proofing it. You
will want to make as
many corrections before
you send in file as
possible. Once you
have sent in your file
you do NOT want to be
making major changes as
this will cause delays.
5)
How
long does it take to get
my decks of cards?
ANSWER:
This is really a trick
question as so much
depends on you!
While there have been
folks who have done
their fund raising in 3
days, proofing in 1 week
and then got the cards
back in a few weeks, this
really is NOT the norm.
Most folks spend about
4-6 weeks doing the fund
raising and card
information, then
another 4-6 weeks
proofing them. Then
you should allow about
10-12 weeks from the point
you approve your cards
to get them.
This again depends on
you. If you have
little corrections,
approve fast, turn in
items in a timely manner
then it will speed up
the process.
****One thing we have
learned fast is that the
project tends to take
longer to print, ship
and arrive
during the second half
of the year. |
