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Postcards

20 variants · instant pricing · 1–5 day production

Postcards are the workhorse direct-mail format: small enough to print at high quantities for a few cents each, large enough to land a clear message in the recipient's hand. They sit at the intersection of print marketing and personal communication — businesses use them for promotions, event invitations, and EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) campaigns; individuals use them for save-the-dates, holiday greetings, and announcements.

The spec dimensions that matter for postcards are stock weight (12pt through 18pt, where higher = thicker + premium feel), finish (gloss, matte, UV-coated, soft-touch — each affects writability and tactile perception), and size (4×6 is USPS first-class economical, 5×7 is the 'large postcard' rate, 6×9 commands attention but costs more to mail).

Postcards are inherently double-sided — front carries the visual hook, back carries the call to action plus mailing area (USPS requires a clear address space). Most postcards are designed full-bleed on the front and either full-bleed or USPS-compliant on the back depending on whether they're being mailed.

Production turnaround is 1–5 business days on standard stocks; rush options halve that. Postcards ship flat (no folding or assembly) which keeps shipping cheap relative to other print formats.

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What stock is postcards printed on?
Postcards prints on a premium postcard cover stock chosen for durability and feel in the hand.
What sizes are available?
Standard sizes ship as 4×6, 5×7, and 6×9 inches. 4×6 is the USPS postcard rate; 5×7 and 6×9 price as letters. EDDM sizes (6.5×9, 6.5×11, 8.5×11) are quoted separately for neighbourhood direct-mail drops.
How should I set up my file?
Build at the final trim size plus 0.125" bleed on each edge. Keep important text and logos at least 0.125" inside the trim so the cutter doesn't graze them. Export as a press-ready PDF at 300 dpi in CMYK color space. Outline fonts before export to avoid font-substitution surprises.
Can I write on the postcard with a pen?
Not reliably. Coated postcards (gloss, UV, lamination) repel most pen inks. If you need to handwrite addresses or notes, pick a writable C1S variant where the back of the card is uncoated by design.
How long does printing take?
Production typically runs 3–5 business days once the file passes pre-flight, plus shipping time selected at checkout. Larger quantities don't add meaningful production time — most of the cycle is press setup, not press run.
Can these be mailed via USPS Every Door Direct Mail?
EDDM requires specific sizes (6.5×9, 6.25×11, 6.5×11, 6.25×12, 8.5×11) that are quoted as their own variants. Order in the standard sizes above for First-Class mail or hand-delivery; use the EDDM-eligible variants for neighbourhood drops at flat per-piece postage.
What stock is discount postcard printing printed on?
Discount Postcard Printing prints on 10pt cover stock. 10pt is the thinnest stock USPS accepts for automated postcard rates, so this stock is built for direct mail at volume.
What stock is 13pt enviro uncoated postcards printed on?
13pt Enviro Uncoated Postcards prints on 13pt cover stock. 13pt sits between mail-economy 10pt and premium 14pt+. Light enough to mail cheaply, thick enough to feel intentional.

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