Merrill Printing: Awesome Tumblers, Invites & More

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various products available from Merrill Printing, particularly focusing on tumblers, invitations, and marketing materials related to the Help Whip Cancer (HWC) initiative. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions regarding the quality and pricing of these items, as well as their feelings about fundraising efforts.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the availability of an "AWESOME tumbler" and beautiful marketing cards from Merrill Printing.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about ordering water bottles for a fundraiser and finds the post-it set adorable.
  • Several users express strong feelings about the pricing of HWC invitation postcards, with one participant describing it as "highway robbery" compared to Pampered Chef's prices.
  • Some participants share their irritation regarding the high costs and suggest alternatives, such as creating their own postcards or flyers.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, notes the importance of Help Whip Cancer and believes the products could be beneficial for fundraising.
  • Another participant appreciates the tumblers and suggests that different colors for HWC items could be more inclusive for male cancer survivors.
  • Some participants engage in light-hearted banter about personal appearances and experiences related to the HWC initiative.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly regarding the pricing of the HWC invitation postcards, with many expressing dissatisfaction. There is no clear consensus on the value of the products offered by Merrill Printing, as some appreciate them while others find them overpriced.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal experiences and opinions among participants, particularly those involved in fundraising efforts related to cancer awareness. The nature of the conversation includes both support for the HWC initiative and critiques of product pricing.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in fundraising strategies or those considering using Merrill Printing products for marketing purposes may find the shared experiences and opinions relevant.

You're talking about SNL.I'm talking about SNF.Sunday Night Football.
 
KG, is that really you??

Nothing at all like I pictured you...

And pink looks good on you!
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
You're talking about SNL.

I'm talking about SNF.

Sunday Night Football.

Ah, yes. Not that I am a HUGE Joan Jet fan, but they couldnt leave well enough alone? (Pinks theme song is a re-write of the Joan Jet hit "I hate myself for loving you")

I just cannot associate Pink with Football...nope, cant do it.
 
cat said:
KG, is that really you??
Yup.
cat said:
Nothing at all like I pictured you...
Gee, I'm sorry. Much more handsome than you figured, huh?
(Oh, let me have a moment of fantasy, okay?)
cat said:
And pink looks good on you!
Well, thanks! (I'm not sure Pink would agree.)
 
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Hopefully you will get apicture of my postcard if I did this right.


It didnt' work how do I add a pic here?
 
OK HWC POSTCARD is uploaded!I don't know how to post it on the forum but you can check it out in the Photo section. HTH Laurel
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Gee, I'm sorry. Much more handsome than you figured, huh?
(Oh, let me have a moment of fantasy, okay?)

Well, actually, you look very sweet. (Maybe it's the pink?) You actually remind me of my high school physics teacher. He was so mild mannered and patient and sweet...and he was married to my high school English teacher.

I had pictured you younger, with dark hair and brown eyes.
 
cat said:
Well, actually, you look very sweet. (Maybe it's the pink?) You actually remind me of my high school physics teacher. He was so mild mannered and patient and sweet...and he was married to my high school English teacher.

I had pictured you younger, with dark hair and brown eyes.

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I can see it...:p
 
cat said:
Well, actually, you look very sweet. (Maybe it's the pink?) You actually remind me of my high school physics teacher. He was so mild mannered and patient and sweet...and he was married to my high school English teacher.

I had pictured you younger, with dark hair and brown eyes.
OK oK no Fantasizing here. hehe
 
CAmomCookin4U said:
I don't know how to post it on the forum but you can check it out in the Photo section. HTH Laurel

That looks great - good job!! :)
 
jenniferknapp said:
That looks great - good job!! :)
Thanks:) You can personalize them any way you like. Just pick the pink ribbon and have fun. I now have 300 of them. I figured I would mail them to past customers/hosts/ anybody I can think of. All it will cost me is Postage and the initial shipping charge. I buy from Vista Print a coulpe times a month. There are new specials Every Friday so all 300 have been relatively FREE. My favorite word.:)
To see some other's I have made check back in the photos section under postcards
 
CAmomCookin4U said:
OK oK no Fantasizing here. hehe
No, the rule is No Self Promotion.

Now if she wants to promote something else (coughTKGcough) who are we to complain?
 
CAmomCookin4U said:
Thanks:) You can personalize them any way you like. Just pick the pink ribbon and have fun. I now have 300 of them. I figured I would mail them to past customers/hosts/ anybody I can think of. All it will cost me is Postage and the initial shipping charge. I buy from Vista Print a coulpe times a month. There are new specials Every Friday so all 300 have been relatively FREE. My favorite word.:)
To see some other's I have made check back in the photos section under postcards
I'm so broken hearted.

I thought Jennifer was talking about me. :(
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I'm so broken hearted.

I thought Jennifer was talking about me. :(

Aww sorry, I do like your picture in pink too though :)
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I'm so broken hearted.

I thought Jennifer was talking about me. :(
KG you crack me up. Thanks for always giving us a reason to smile:D
 
The Kat Lady says she wishes sometimes I looked like Tom Selleck.I told her at least I'm shorter than he is.Actually, I do have something in common with him. Rosie O'Donnel doesn't like him. I don't like Rosie O'Donnel.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
The Kat Lady says she wishes sometimes I looked like Tom Selleck.

I told her at least I'm shorter than he is.

Actually, I do have something in common with him. Rosie O'Donnel doesn't like him. I don't like Rosie O'Donnel.
Well one of his home's is about 15 minutes from me. so far 3 degree's of separation.
Oh and plus I think he is Gorgeous:D
 
I don't disagree with you.And Rosie is as gorgeous as Donald Trump describes her.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I don't disagree with you.

And Rosie is as gorgeous as Donald Trump describes her.
Well said;)
 
Ok I go to vista print and I don't see any postcards that are free. Business cards, sticky notes, checks yes postcards no. Where do I look?
 
dollfangs said:
Ok I go to vista print and I don't see any postcards that are free. Business cards, sticky notes, checks yes postcards no. Where do I look?
Here is my link:
http://www.vistaprint.com/frf?frf=185784294522

Then go to marketing materials- postcards-you can get 100 color for free/dont choose color backside too much. The grayscale backside is fine.
pm me if you need help. There are many hidden links within the site for more free stuff:D
 
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Merrill IS donating1.00 for every pink item ordered.....same as us.

As for the price, well, it depends on how you look at it....as far as the invitations go, yes it seems really expensive BUT they are much more professional looking and does PC offer pink invites? I don't know if they do.

PLUS, there is nothing about the HO itself, it is ALL YOU.....so sometimes you get what you pay for?

I think too that it all depends on where your business is at too, I've bought some of the marketing cards to get my business to where I'd LIKE to be, but those that are THERE, well, it would make sense. AND it's a write off, as always for supplies.......
 
I wonder if anyone of you creative gals could design a postcard invitation that we could print up on pink cardstock? I am SO not creative...anyone??
 
Kelly I see your point, however I almost always send 40 invites per show. That is almost $18 to have the post cards. Yes they are personalized, but I always put lables over my invites to direct customers to my site. I just can't see spending that much money on it.
 
Here are the cards I designed at VistaPrint. When I checked out, they offered 150 more at a discount, so I'm getting 250 for about the price of 50 from Merrill. And, yes, I copied the text from Merrill's for the back of mine. :)
 

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