Our Quick Tips For Getting A Quote Online

We know how frustrating it can be waiting for a quote when you have customers wanting prices right now. To help you receive pricing as quick as possible and save you and your client time, we've made online quoting available for the majority of our products. Here's our top tips for quoting online: - To start a quote click 'Quotes' in the top navigation bar, and then 'New Quote' IBS-Quotes   What if my business card is a different size to your standard sizes? - Any business card smaller than our standard size but bigger than 55 x 55mm is considered a ‘Slimline’ card. This option is selected under ‘Product Size’ in Step 1 when placing a quote, and the specific dimensions are entered under ‘Step 2 – Options’ Slimline What if my job is smaller than 55 x 55mm? -  Any card smaller than 55 x 55mm will need to be die cut (please refer to the die cutting information further down in this post.) What if my job is a unique size unavailable online? - If your job is a unique size, please fill our our special request form on the third tab here.  IBS Special Requests   How do I get a quote for foiling online? - Foiling options are available under ‘Step 3 – Extras’. - If this is the first time the job is being foiled you will need to select ‘Foiling Side 1 - New block’ – up to the size you require. * Please note that if you require the same foil plate on the back you will need to select 'Foiling Side 2 - Existing Block'. If you require a new foil plate on the back select 'Foiling Side 2 - New Block' - If you have previously had this job foiled through us, select ‘Foiling Side 1 - Existing block’ – up to the size you previously ordered, and if required 'Foiling Side 2 - Existing block' Do you offer a Spot UV or Spot Varnish? We don't offer a spot uv or spot varnish however we do offer a clear foil which creates the same effect. Follow the steps above for quoting with foil. How do I get a quote for embossing/debossing online? - Embossing options are available under ‘Step 3 – Extras’. - If this is the first time the job is being embossed you will need to select ‘Embossing - New block’ – up to the size you require. - If you have previously had this job embossed or debossed through us, select ‘Embossing - Existing block’ – up to the size you previously ordered. How do I get a quote for die cutting online? - Die cutting options are available under ‘Step 3 – Extras’. - If this is the first time the job has been die cut, select ‘Custom Die – up to the size you require’ - If you have previously had this job die cut through us please select ‘Die Cut (Existing Die)’ to calculate the cost of running the existing die. What is the maximum quantity you can print? As a short run A3 trade printer and in order to keep the promises of our core product turn around times, we have capped our quantities at a maximum of 5,000 A3 sheets. Please refer to the breakdown below for further quantities.
  • A3 - 5,000
  • A4 - 10,000
  • A5 - 20,000
  • A6 - 40,000
  • DL - 30,000
What's the $11 Rounded Corner Special? - The $11 rounded corner special uses a die punch. It provides a very clean line and is extremely cost effective for the result. All four corners of the card are die cut. It is available in the following sizes:
  • 90 x 55mm with either a 3 or 5mm rounded corners on all 4 sides
  • 88 x 53mm with 3mm rounded corners on all 4 sides
  • 90 x 50mm with 3mm rounded corners on all 4 sides
  • 90 x 45mm with 3mm rounded corners on all 4 sides
  • 90 x 40mm with 3mm rounded corners on all 4 sides
Do my plastic business cards come with rounded corners? Yes, all 90 x 55mm poly business cards come with rounded corners as a default. What are your turn around times? Our 420gsm Gloss One Side and Matt Two Sided Business Cards have a next day dispatch service when the order is placed online before 12noon with no additional extras. - All other products incur a 2- 3 working day turn around - If you job is being foiled, embossed or die cut please allow an additional 3-4 working days on top of the standard turn around times. - For any other extras, please allow 1 extra working day on top of the standard turn around times. When are your stocks run?  Please refer to the Online Order Cutoff Schedule on your dashboard once logged in online.