Most people searching online for print go for the cheapest quote, it doesn't matter what you say to try and convince them to pay that little bit extra (sometimes just a few pounds!), in 99% of cases the cheapest price
ALWAYS wins. It is only after a situation like this that they come back to you and say "I wish I had listened to you".
You might get lucky with 1 or 2 orders but believe me, if you are buying print on a regular basis then you are asking for trouble.
We offer a
print reseller scheme and have applications every day from designers and print brokers, I get to hear who their current supplier is and the reasons for them looking for somebody else, 3 or 4 companies are always mentioned with Print Carrier being in the top 2.
Hopefully others will take note of your post and think twice about paying the cheapest price available. Not ensuring your printer is UK based is a BIG MISTAKE, researching your chosen printer, asking to see samples and listening to recommendations from others is VERY important, have you ever seen any positive posts about Print Carrier?
Bit late for you now but I bet you wish you had read this...
Printcarrier not answering my calls - Freelance UK Forums - Forum for UK Freelancers
and this...
PrintCarrier - Should i laugh or cry! - Freelance UK Forums - Forum for UK Freelancers
oh, and this...
Print carrier - Freelance UK Forums - Forum for UK Freelancers
I could go on all day.
Sorry to hear about the problems you have had, I would just put this down to experience as you are not going to get anywhere with Print Carrier. Next time ensure you choose a reputable UK based company...
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