JDog Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) In preparation for my move to the Lincolnshire Wolds this spring I designed some calling cards for distribution amongst local farmers as my contacts up there at present number exactly nil. I sent a photograph of a single wood pigeon sitting on a fence which I took myself (I decided against a shot of the slain from previous outings) and I set out the text including all of my contact details. Thankfully I asked for a proof to be sent before printing and I am pleased that I did as the proof that was sent showed a Stock Dove in all it's glory. I suppose a pigeon is a pigeon to arty types in the printing world but not to me and I have asked for it to be changed. Edited February 19, 2015 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 http://www.shootingcards.co.uk/ have a look at these JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Luckily you can tell the difference , plenty on here have proven they cannot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 i think you should have that pic of that flock of birds you posted this week ....the ones you couldnt shoot................ that would give any farmer a cross between "the heebee-geebees...and nightmares" .....then follow it up sending one of "supertashes" pics,,.....you know the ones with a thousand or so birds laid out in rows....with the words underneath "THIS IS WOT I DO TO 'EM" followed by the usual mobile numbers etc....... failing that ...get the georgeous mrs Jdog to knock on a few doors instead....bet she would have more luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I got some made up from vista print you get 500 for about £3 when they have the offers on.Very handy in the truck to give out to farmers when you see them looking at there fields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 http://www.shootingcards.co.uk/ have a look at these JD Thanks for that. I have enquired as to whether they can usefully use the other side of the card. One blank side is a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for that. I have enquired as to whether they can usefully use the other side of the card. One blank side is a waste. staples printed mine on both sides while I waited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Don't forget the guru's tip of getting them laminated though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 what is your destination in the wolds jdog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for that. I have enquired as to whether they can usefully use the other side of the card. One blank side is a waste. Yes but they only charge you for one side JD, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 what is your destination in the wolds jdog. Binbrook. Maybe not quite pigeon central but I have seen quite a few over the last six months or so. The variety of crops grown gives me some optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Binbrook. Maybe not quite pigeon central but I have seen quite a few over the last six months or so. The variety of crops grown gives me some optimism.Just had a look on google earth did some pheasant shooting at scamblesby that show ten miles away as the crow flies, nice landscape think you will find several pigeons have a good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Goodprint Jdog. They produce a very professional looking card. To be honest, if a card such as the quality of Vista print dropped through my door, it would say enough, and there would be no further communication! I sincerely hope that after the wonderful shooting opportunities that you have enjoyed in the Cotswolds, that your new destination comes up trumps. I feel confident it will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Have a look at Vistaprint aswell J Dog, I paid £10 for a hundred printed on both sides, you can do all the design online. Quality and service was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for all of the input. Having made several errors on my card even before they got anywhere near a final proof I have sacked the printers. They had quoted £135 for 100 cards. Vistaprint seems to have been the answer and I have designed my own card and have ordered 250 decent quality cards to be delivered in seven days for £19:99. There will be no pictures of Stock Doves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I did some last week on VistaPrint site. Let's hope they help secure some permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Goodprint do a loyalty scheme. Not sure how on earth it works, but I use them for my sporting cards and business cards. The last batch were free which was very nice.........considering I can't have spent more than £25 with them over the years!!! I think the Vista print serve a purpose, but the quality is very poor. The ones I had done are intact in the box they arrived in! First impression and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunda Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for all of the input. Having made several errors on my card even before they got anywhere near a final proof I have sacked the printers. They had quoted £135 for 100 cards. Vistaprint seems to have been the answer and I have designed my own card and have ordered 250 decent quality cards to be delivered in seven days for £19:99. There will be no pictures of Stock Doves. Leave a few cards on the bar at The Plough at Binbrook and The Click'em at Swinhope,should find most of the farmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Leave a few cards on the bar at The Plough at Binbrook and The Click'em at Swinhope,should find most of the farmers. I have been a regular if infrequent visitor to the Click'em Inn in recent months and I enjoy the range of real ales found there. As for The Plough I am not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 The only trouble with vista print I found was the cards aren't the standard business card, slightly smaller and just look a bit cheap. I had cards/fliers done at 'minuteman' printers (a chain), really good price and quality! £60 odd for 500 laminated cards. To be fair, farmers just want your details and aren't going to worry about the card....good luck in building up your permissions again, must be tough starting from scratch in a new area!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I've just had some done by Vistaprint, as we changed the name of our business. They are good quality, well coloured, sharp print and a bit bigger than some of the 'free' ones we had done a few years ago, where you just pay for the postage. I suspect two different grades, depending on whether you are paying or not... Easy online design and upload of your pictures. Far less trouble than we have had with Yell trying to get them to get the Yellow Pages ad right, they can't even spell!!! Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 http://www.shootingcards.co.uk/ have a look at these JD I just looked at this; considering that he says that first impressions count, I lost count of how many errors there are on his home page . I hope he does better with the actual cards... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I just looked at this; considering that he says that first impressions count, I lost count of how many errors there are on his home page . I hope he does better with the actual cards... Mike I have used the guy 3 times, never had a problem, well happy with cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 http://www.shootingcards.co.uk/ have a look at these JD I got some of these many years ago, they are excellent quality and you can have what ever wording you like . Its my experience that Farmers are pleased to have a relatively small card with your basic info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Sorry Jdog I'm a bit late on this thread. To back up your new calling cards you could try another angle with the farmers. You could get written references from the farmers you shoot for now. That might just swing it in your favour also it will show your proven track record in the sport. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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