flyers

Mon Jan 27 18:28:02 EST 2025

Printing shouldn't cost more than $100-200, depending on what we get. At
work, we use Staples or whatever office store to print items quickly before
trade shows, and I've never been shocked at the prices. I'd have them fold
it for us, too (they have machines that do it). We can be fluid in our
quantity with whatever minimum order amount they may have that makes the
most sense.

250-500 would be a good start. If we run out, that is a good thing! We
could consider having them printed at a local office store and letting the
local member pick up, so we save shipping expenses and save on admin tasks
at The Archives (storage, shipping, tracking shows, collecting addresses,
etc...)

I'm open to providing $50 toward printing if we go this route.

Mike Rector

On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <
nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> I'll pitch in.  I pledge $100.
>
> Tim Hensley
>
> On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:52:47 AM EST, NW Mailing List via
> NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>
> I appreciate that members are willing to print flyers on their home
> computer. Another organization I belong to locally does this as well -
> however the quality of our end product varies greatly, and even the best
> don’t match the quality of print house production. And the cost still
> exists, it’s just defrayed to member’s pockets. My guess is that it’s more
> expensive per-unit than a production house bulk job.
>
> Rather than printing at home, would members be willing to donate $xx to
> the society for centralized printing and shipping? Home-printed versions
> could be used as filler if their stash is exhausted for a given show. I’d
> be willing to pitch in. On the surface, I think this form of advertising
> (high-quality product well displayed at member’s personal tables) would
> certainly help promote awareness of the Society.
>
> Matt Goodman
> Columbus, Ohio
>
> On Jan 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
> I agree that we should spend a little extra. I also think we should have a
> couple issues of the Arrow on display, if that is possibly. It definitely
> stands out.
>
> Mike Rector
>
> On Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 3:55 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
> Doing the brochure in color would make it more eye-catching for train show
> goers and put on a good impression of the society. Some local charities or
> churches might be able to hook you up with a printer who is not expensive.
>
> Carl Barna
> Emmaus, PA
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> *Subject:* Re: flyers
>
> All,
>
> Why complicate things?  I think we need one, catch-all flyer for
> everything. One that could be downloaded and printed out to be passed out
> at train shows, events, passed out to random clusters of railfans, etc.
> Doesn't have to be in color or fancy -- just serve the basic purpose.
>
> Tim Hensley
>
> On Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 12:32:02 PM EST, NW Mailing List <
> nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>
> Jim,
>
> A suggestion: If a commissary flyer were put together in a PDF format,
> perhaps members could print their own at home for use at a show.  This
> would reduce costs of printing and mailing a glossy print document.  How
> many would actually be required at any show?  Most likely, not every
> attendee would have an interest.
>
> Vic Chudoba
>
> Woodstock, IL
>
>
> *From:* NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list-bounces at nwhs.org> *On Behalf Of *NW
> Mailing List
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 26, 2025 6:42 AM
> *To:* NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>; NW Modeling List <
> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> *Subject:* flyers
>
>
> As I know everyone is well a aware, the cost of everything has skyrocketed
> over the last few years and this includes printing services.  More
> membership brochures are currently being done so that we can hand them out
> at the shows where we will be represented.  Since we haven't figured out
> how to get commissary stock out to those who will be representing us at a
> reasonable price yet (let us know if you have ideas/suggestions), I sure
> would like to have a one-page, commissary flyer to give interested folks
> along with the membership brochure.
>
> The problem is, of course, cost.  Does anyone out there have access to
> copy/print capabilities that could produce such a flyer in quantity for a
> reasonable price, obviously the lower the better.
>
> This could help us boost our sales and allow us to do more things in the
> future.
>
> Please chime in if you have or are aware of anything that could help in
> this area.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Cochran
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