Looking for a vendor to do a limited run of stickers

April 12, 2004 7:26 PM

Recommendations requested: Sticker vendors. [intel inside]

I'm looking for a short run (250-500 - I'd go to 1000 if the price was right) of full-color stickers, preferably vinyl. I'll work with a standard shape and size, no die cuts required.

The interweb is, of course, chock full of options, but I'm hoping someone has first-hand experience with someone good.

posted by o2b to Shopping (11 answers total)

Sticker Guy is supposed to be good. I have not worked with him, but have seen his stickers. They are decent.
posted by drobot at 7:48 PM on April 12, 2004

I second Sticker Guy though I've also not used him. I know people who have, though, and they go back to him.
posted by dobbs at 7:52 PM on April 12, 2004

I just had a couple of specialty stickers made up by MAKESTICKERS.COM. They'll let you do small runs (as few as one sticker). Reasonable prices, too.
posted by crunchland at 8:33 PM on April 12, 2004

Cafepress does bumper stickers - full color. Base price is $2.99 each, but $1.62 each if you order $15 or more. "Printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks - means no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain."
posted by thunder at 8:45 PM on April 12, 2004

Er... make that 15 or more stickers, not $15 or more dollars worth. Not the cheapest, but definitely full color.
posted by thunder at 8:47 PM on April 12, 2004

So far I've worked with Sticker Guy, VGkids, and Cafepress... Sticker Guy is cheap, but takes about 6 weeks to get your order back to you. VGKids costs a little more, but usualy ships in about 10 days or less. The one problem I've had with them is that their glue doesn't seem as strong as other sticker makers. Cafe Press is great if you're trying out an idea or need a very very low run.

Of the three, I'd go with sticker guy if it was in the right size, and I didn't need it right away.
posted by drezdn at 10:26 PM on April 12, 2004

I've used Sticker Guy, and the service was very prompt, and of a high quality.
posted by annathea at 4:46 AM on April 13, 2004

The guys at Infamous Illustrious make super high quality vinyl stickers for a reasonable price. They're really nice guys and take pride in their work. Tell 'em Gabe sent you and maybe they'll hook you up a little.
posted by maniactown at 9:53 AM on April 13, 2004

I just got 500 black and red on white vinyl stickers done by Contagious Graphics. Cheap, quick, easy to use -- and a lot better guaranteed turn-around than StickerGuy. They do 4-color -- worth a look.
posted by me3dia at 9:54 AM on April 13, 2004

I've used StickerGuy as well and had no problems except for the wait. I also scouted around before choosing SG and he seemed to be the most recommended for short run stickers.
posted by rodz at 11:41 AM on April 13, 2004

derkek and i have had brilliant results with diesel fuel prints.
posted by heather at 6:01 PM on April 13, 2004