Ordering Photo Greeting Cards by Email

 

 

It's easy to order greeting cards by email.  Just attach your image to an email and send it to Cards@ThePhotoExpress.Net

We'll create a proof and email it back to you.

Once we receive your approval of the proof, your cards will be on their way to you, with FREE mailing envelopes, within 24 hours.  We can rush your order and delivery for a slight additional charge.

Remember to include the following information in your email. 

 
Your Name and address and phone number:

 

Your favorite greeting design's number and description:
Click Here to see our Card Types & Designs

The quantity of cards you desire:

Any personalization text you'd like us to add:

 

Return Address Graphic ( if desired) Click here to see graphic designs

Return Address to be printed on envelopes:

 

Credit card number:

Card expiration date:


      

Got Questions?  We've got answers.

Feel free to Email us if you have any questions at cards@ThePhotoExpress.Net.  To save you some time, here are the answers to some of the most common questions:   

We always send a low-res email proof for your inspection before we print your cards.  If you're going to be on vacation, let us know that you want to save time by having us check your card for you.

Service times are in full business days.   So on the Two-Day service you can normally expect to see your proof after two full business days.

Unless otherwise requested your order will be shipped Priority mail with a confirmation receipt.  Priority mail will ship to PO boxes as well as street addresses.  Most shipments within the U.S. arrive in 2-3 days.   Expect significant delays during the three weeks before Christmas.

For faster delivery within the United States, U.S.P.S.  Express mail delivers in 1-2 days.  (Add an extra day right before Christmas).

Usually U.S.P.S. Global Priority Express is the best value for international shipments.   Email us for details for your country.

Regular shipping and handling charges within the US are:

  25- 35 cards $ 7.95

  40- 80 cards $ 8.95

  85-100 cards $ 9.95

 105-150 cards $11.35

 155-195 cards $13.15

 200-240 cards $13.95

We are happy to quote the S&H charge for other amounts if we know how many cards you would like and your zip code.  

When mailing your cards to your friends and family in the U.S. you'll only need one first-class stamp even if you include a note or  short letter.  The post office issues new Christmas designs each October.

We always include the total with all costs including S&H when we email you your proof.  Your card is not charged until your cards are approved, printed and ready for shipment.  

Although most customers include their credit card number with the order, It's OK if you're uncomfortable sending your credit card number over the Internet.  Just give us a call at (701) 258-9225 between 10am-9pm CST weekdays after you see your proof.  A staff member will be here Saturday and Sunday afternoons as well

If you are taking a digital photo for your greeting card, the .jpg file format is just fine.  Set your camera to its highest resolution setting.  If your camera offers quality options, use the highest quality/largest file size/lowest compression setting.

Your picture will be cropped to standard 4x6 proportions (5x7 proportions for Premium cards).  In other words, the longest size will be 1.5 times as long as the shorter size.

If you enjoy manipulating images with programs like PhotoShop, you're welcome to play with your image before sending it.  However, unless you have a color-calibrated monitor, it's better if we touch up the color and density here at The Photo Express.

Some may want to know that we print at 400 ppi in sRGB color space on a Noritsu 2901.  If this paragraph makes no sense to you, that’s fine.  We have the digital photo experts so you can worry about other stuff, like having a life.

If you cannot recall the name of the design you wanted, here are links to the designs.

            Creative Edge Designs

            Custom Card Designs

            Slimline Card Designs

            Premium Card Designs


Most customers like the save themselves from finger cramps by adding personalized text, only $9 for the entire order.  If you have too much to say for the space, we just make the text smaller.  We'll send a proof so you can see how it looks before we print your cards.

 Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

Sincerely,


Gary Grinaker
Owner and Manager


The Photo Express
614 Kirkwood Mall
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 258-9225