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Old 12-10-2007, 04:16 PM   #1
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Postcard Mailers That Customers Keep

A friend of mine sends out postcard mailers that his potential customers tend to keep for a long time. On one side is all of his advertising info, but on the other is a printed historical picture of the homeowner's local area. He has about 10 different pictures and the customers create a set. He tells me the cards produce results.
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Old 12-10-2007, 05:07 PM   #2
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Re: Postcard Mailers That Customers Keep

People are so much into collectors series of anything and everything, that makes some sense.

Collectors Series, Edition 1 of 10.
Only a limited amount will be printed and the type-set will be changed forever. Hold onto this current edition as a future investment in your homes' interests.

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Old 12-10-2007, 05:49 PM   #3
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Re: Postcard Mailers That Customers Keep

Kind of a neat idea. I have been thinking lately about something to put on mine that would make them keep them longer.

I get post cards from overnightprints.com and they offer free uv coating on both sides. I had wondered about using a dry erase marker (or letting them know it could be used) and on the top of the card it could be a grocery list, things to do list, local numbers, etc.

Just trying to find away to make it work.
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Old 12-12-2007, 07:28 PM   #4
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Re: Postcard Mailers That Customers Keep

I use an online system. It works great. It's called SPAM.com
For instance I sent all my cards this year by uploading my contacts to the system and picking which cards I wanted to send. Wrote a personal note in the card (in my own handwriting and signature) and the company prints, stuffs, stamps and mails them. The personal handwriting font was the clincher for me. ALSO I also can take pictures and upload them to create my own custom card which works pretty well. Postcards too
Best part is they cost me 62 cents + postage. Hard to beat.

I heard about it from a guy I met a few months ago. You can actually try one or two cards out by going to SPAM.com/SPAMacard

I can have my assistant do it in my handwriting too. Anyway, hope that helps.
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Old 12-15-2007, 07:21 PM   #5
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I use an online system. It works great. It's called sendoutcards.com
For instance I sent all my cards this year by uploading my contacts to the system and picking which cards I wanted to send. Wrote a personal note in the card (in my own handwriting and signature) and the company prints, stuffs, stamps and mails them. The personal handwriting font was the clincher for me. ALSO I also can take pictures and upload them to create my own custom card which works pretty well. Postcards too
Best part is they cost me 62 cents + postage. Hard to beat.

I heard about it from a guy I met a few months ago. You can actually try one or two cards out by going to sendoutcards.com/sendyourselfacard

I can have my assistant do it in my handwriting too. Anyway, hope that helps.
Is your name hammy or spammy? If you want to sell your products or services I believe you could purchase space at the top of the site. STOP CRAPPING UP A GOOD FORUM! What kind of site would this be if everyone did what you do.
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