Save on Postage: Donate Outdated Invitations for Upcoming FR Event

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A forum discussion revolves around preparing for an upcoming fundraising event where 500 postcards need to be sent out. Participants suggest alternatives to purchasing new postcards, including using outdated invites that others are willing to share or sell. There is a consensus that creating custom postcards using services like Office Max could be more cost-effective than buying pre-made invitations. Options include printing on cardstock and having copies made, which may save on both printing and postage costs. Several users offer to share their surplus outdated invites for free, highlighting a community effort to reduce waste and assist with the event's needs.
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I have a FR coming up - she needs to send out 500 postcards (thankfully they are a non-profit and can do bulk mailing so I am not footing the postage bill).

Does anyone have outdated postcard invites you want to get rid of? I'd be happy to pay the shipping...I just hate to waste my good new postcards for SO many invites, ya know?
 
just a suggestion,but it may be cheaper to create your own postcard sized invite and purchase Avery(or whatever brand) postcards that you can print yourself. usually sams club or office max has them for a reasonable price. you could even just buy cardstock and cut them yourself after you print them. i have done this for several things,pc and not pc. is much less expensive than buying already made invites of any kind. hope this helps.
 
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button92 said:
just a suggestion,but it may be cheaper to create your own postcard sized invite and purchase Avery(or whatever brand) postcards that you can print yourself. usually sams club or office max has them for a reasonable price. you could even just buy cardstock and cut them yourself after you print them. i have done this for several things,pc and not pc. is much less expensive than buying already made invites of any kind. hope this helps.
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I am thinking the ink I'd use up would be SOOOO much $$$
 
dannyzmom said:
I have a FR coming up - she needs to send out 500 postcards (thankfully they are a non-profit and can do bulk mailing so I am not footing the postage bill).

Does anyone have outdated postcard invites you want to get rid of? I'd be happy to pay the shipping...I just hate to waste my good new postcards for SO many invites, ya know?
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I might have some outdated invites. I will have to check.
 
Create a master document, bring it to Office Max and have them copy on cardstock and have them cut them. Probably much easier and cheaper and then you can have all the info right on there without having to label or hand write each one.
 
I would go to Office Max and make copies on colored cardstock. They could even cut them to size for you.

If you had four on a page, you'd need 125 copies. I don't know the cost but it'd be less than $15 for them all, I'd think. I'm attaching a sample postcard.
 

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I agree about getting some printed... I had to do this with my drawing slips the night before a fair because I HATE the new style that doesn't ask the questions and I didn't notice they were different until the night before. I copied 4 of the old style onto a page and made 75 copies (my mom has a copier at her office that I am allowed to use). It only took us 15 mins to cut them all up (we used regular paper so cardstock might take longer) but it was well worth it!
 
I have tons of invites you are welcome too. Just let me know. I probably have 250.
 
Just checked my stock I have over 20 unopened packages of invites. You can have for free. Just let me know where to send them.
 
I also have a ton you can have for free... just say where to send .. I can mail them out first thing on Tuesday :)
 
Does anyone use these older invites? I have some from the Cucina Italiana, Dine Out at Home and Dim Sum and Then Some, Ole and Chocolate, Chocolate. Do you plan certain shows for a month in order to be able to use these?

Carolyn, I probably have 200 or so.
 
I have about 4 or 5 packs of older invitations that you are more than welcomed to.
 
I have invitations that go back 5-7 years ago!!! :eek: :rolleyes: :o Let me know if you still need them and we'll go from there!:)
 
I have invites that you can use too. I was over zealous at one conference & have tons left. I still use them, but would like to reduce my inventory. I haven't bought invites for a while because I also mix using the postcard invites or a printed one.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Save on Postage: Donate Outdated Invitations for Upcoming FR Event" mean?

This initiative encourages participants to donate their outdated invitations instead of discarding them. These invitations can be reused for upcoming events, helping to save on postage costs and reduce waste.

How can I donate my outdated invitations?

You can donate your outdated invitations by bringing them to the next meeting or event. There will be a designated collection area where you can drop off your invitations for others to use.

What types of invitations can I donate?

You can donate any outdated invitations that are still in good condition. This includes invitations for previous events, promotions, or any Pampered Chef-related gatherings that are no longer relevant.

Will my outdated invitations be used for the same type of event?

While the invitations may not be for the exact same event, they can often be repurposed for similar gatherings. The goal is to minimize waste and maximize resources by reusing materials whenever possible.

How does donating invitations help with costs?

By reusing invitations, participants can save on printing and postage costs associated with sending out new invitations for upcoming events. This helps to keep expenses down and makes event planning more cost-effective.

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