Printing Quote Guidelines
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Both parties involved in a project (the Buyer
and the Printer) are asked to follow these guidelines to assure the
successful completion of a project, without any problems. If you
don't, you do so at your own risk, and will have a harder time
convincing us to decide in your favor during any dispute with the
other party. Buyers
Detailed Quote Description
Your quote description should be as detailed as possible. It's
better to have too much information than too little. Some people choose
to summarize the project in the description field, and attach a file with
more detailed info (for interested bidders). Which is a good idea.
Additional Features
If you have additional features you would like in your quote,
which you did not mention in the project description, please tell the printer
BEFORE they begin work.
Request Samples/Proofs
Before you pay for the printing you should ask the printer to
send samples (of their work) and a final proof for your approval before
the printing process begins to make sure it meets your expectations. Once
the printer sends you the order it could be too late to cancel the order,
and you will be expected to pay for their service.
Payment Method
Before the work begins, you should discuss with the printer how
you will send payment. Printers
Know The Quote
You should know how you will print the order
before you place your bid. If you need more details,
post on the message board for that quote, request
more information from the buyer. If you don't,
at least make sure you are clear about the quote
before you begin working on it.
Updates
You might consider updating the buyer on
your progress throughout your work, especially
if it's a long project. This will assure that
there is no confusion over how the order is suppose
to be when you finish it.
Provide Proofs
Before printing or sending the order to
the buyer, you should send by fax, mail
or email (a color proof with details) so that
they can confirm it is what they wanted done.
You are almost guaranteed satisfaction if you
do this, because the buyer can see the actual
finished product before they receive it and pay
you.
Payment Method
Before the work begins, you should discuss
with the buyer how you want them to send your
payment later on.
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