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Innovative scratch card printing services from Northstar.
Individual Mix ‘n’ Match cards – From £37 +vat for 250 • Standard game formats – From £159 for 1010
Bespoke solutions for unlimited variations • Numbered & personalised scratch cards.
Scratch cards are great for interacting with customers, creating sales and generating customer loyalty.
“We offer a low cost, high quality, scratch card printing service. You choose what prizes you want to give away such as 10% off next order, free garlic bread with every pizza, free bottle of screen wash with every valet, etc…and we’ll produce the game and cards that’s right for your marketing promotion. Scratch cards though are not just a ‘Gimmick’. In the right marketing managers hands they can be a powerful marketing tool with scope for creating sales and collecting valuable customer data. You just can’t miss ‘em and you can’t ignore ‘em.
4 x scratch card printing solutions
Mix ‘n’ Match cards – Order individual card variations to create a game:
For 2018 we’ve introduced a new range of individually printed card variations. You can create games by combining a number of variations (win/lose), however, you don’t have to order thousands at a time and you can have variable quantities…
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The benefits of Mix ‘n’ Match means it’s now even cheaper and effective to use scratch cards. Order a batch of cards from as little as £37 + vat for 250. (see prices page).
• 250 cards (1 variation)
From £37 + vat
• 1000 cards (1 variation)
From £52 +vat.
• 5000 cards (1 variation)
From £183 +vat.
Order a number of variations together to create your game. It couldn’t be easier.
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Standard games – A cost effective scratchcard printing solution:
For 2018 we have kept the cost of our Standard scratch card games fixed at their 2017 prices. Games are characterised by having up to 5 variations (as standard) with one option being a small number of ‘Hot Cards’…
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Games start at £159 for 1010 cards and you can even order additional variations from as little as £37 + vat for 125. (see prices page).
• 1010 cards (hot card game) Now £159 +vat.
• 5050 cards (hot card game) Now £269+ vat.
• Additional variation of 125 cards, Only £37 +vat
Our standard games are printed in batches which allows for a number of Win/Lose Combinations plus an additional option of a small number of ‘HOT CARDS’. The batch printing process, keeps prices low and offers enough variations for some great promotional games.
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Bespoke scratchcard printing for unlimited win/lose variations
If a Standard Game format does not provide enough Win/Lose Combinations then you may want to consider a Bespoke Solution. Total Flexibility & variability
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All bespoke jobs are unique and printed to your your exact specification. Being bespoke the set up costs are greater than Standard games, however you have:
• Unlimited variability
• Greater flexibility
• Complex games with many prizes.
• Special features such as die cutting & Overprinting the scratch surface.
For guide prices and more information on the variations and formats available, click on the link below.
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Individually numbered & coded scratchcard printing, voucher cards, top- up-cards
For the ultimate in personalisation, traceability and security our Individually Numbered and Coded Scratch Cards fit the bill – Ideal for delivering access codes.
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Each card can be individually numbered such as with a unique access code, web address, winning icon etc. The options are unlimited. Suitable for;
• Games or applications where you need a level of traceability
• Distribution of unique access codes (for online offers)
• Voucher cards with unique voucher codes
• Top Up cards with access codes for services or utilities.
Click the link below for more Information.
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Help & advice – Selecting the right scratch card format
What scratch card game do you require?
Your choice of game and format depends on the number of variations of Winners & Losers required within your total print run. We have a range of printing solutions to give you the best solution at the lowest possible price. We also have help and advice for selecting the ideal solution. Download our ‘Scratch card format guide’ or our ’10 Top tips for scratch cards’. Plus there are many examples shown in our Latest Projects Section. For more information on the best scratch card solution, contact our studio on 01282 865333
Useful information, resources & downloads
Selecting a scratchcard printing format:
Standard Games – from £159+vat for 1010 cards
These offer a Low cost option with up to 5 win/lose variations. Our popular ‘Hot Card’ Game offers a simple yet effective scratch card solution. More>>>
Bespoke Unlimited Win/Lose Games
These offer the potential of Unlimited variations of Win/Lose combinations. Ideal for promotions with lots of winning prizes. More>>>
Unique Coded & Numbered Scratchcards
Personalise every Scratchcard with its own unique number or code – Perfect for tracing winners. More>>>
10 great uses for Scratch cards
For examples of where and how to use printed Scratch cards in a marketing promotion click on the links below. They will illustrate game formats, variations and how to structure a scratch card campaign.
Generate footfall to your trade exhibition stand
> Any type of buisness
Offer a FREE trial of your products> Products Distributors
> Products Manufacturing
Create demand in quiet periods> Restaurant & Bars
> Hotels & Leisure
Offer a FREE Consultation> Service Type Businesses
> Consultancy businesses
Generate Funds with a lottery scratch card> Charities, Clubs & Organisations
Incentivise staff and students> Schools, Colleges and Organisations
Reward staff & customers to show you care> Any business or organisation can use this
Deliver an Access Code> Online Retailers
> Top-up cards for services or utilities
Collect Customer Data> Business with a large customer base
Create excitement in your brand> Develop PR opportunities and brand visibility
Last year we printed millions of scratch cards for our customers
Ordering scratch cards
Useful information to consider when ordering:
Send us your enquiry using our SCRATCH CARD ORDER FORM LINK BELOW.
ORDER / ENQUIRE
- SUPPLYING YOUR OWN ARTWORK Please refer to our ARTWORK SUPPLY GUIDE for instructions on how to supply print ready files
- NEED US TO DESIGN IT FOR YOU? We offer a full creative design and artwork service. Contact the studio on 01282 865333. to discuss your requirements.
- PRICING You can find prices on the website for our range of MIX ‘n’ MATCH cards and our STANDARD GAMES scratch cards. BESPOKE SCRATCH CARDS and NUMBERED/PERSONALISED SCRATCH CARDS are quoted on a job-by-job basis.
There are variable set up fees for all games. These include: checking your artwork, creating suitable artwork for the scratch panels & proofing. We will confirm the final price with you before we go to print. - SET UP & PROOFING We send you digital pdf proofs for approval.
- PAYMENT Full payment is due before printing. We accept Credit/Debit cards & Cash, or you can pay by BACS (full details provided on pro forma invoices).
- DELIVERY We can deliver Locally or Nationally to the UK, OR you can also pick up your print from our studio in Colne.
For non-local and national deliveries extra carriage costs may apply.
Mix ‘n’ Match cards & Standard Games
Bespoke games & Numbered/personalised cards
- SUPPLYING YOUR OWN ARTWORK Please refer to our ARTWORK SUPPLY GUIDE for instructions on how to supply print ready files
- IN DESIGN TEMPLATES: Use this link to download templates for our scratch card products IN DESIGN TEMPLATES.
- NEED US TO DESIGN FOR YOU? We can offer a full creative design and artwork service – Call the studio on 01282 865333 to discuss your requirements.
- Accepted file formats: Pdf, .ai, tifs, eps, jpeg, psd, Indesign (up to CS5), IDML files.
If files are supplied in word or Powerpoint extra charges WILL apply. - Sending us artwork: If you’d like to proceed with an order you can upload your artwork files for us to check.
Files under 10Mb in size can be emailed as an attachment file to our studio Send Mail
For larger files above 10Mb use the FREE File transfer system by We Transfer using the contact email: ideas@northstardesign.co.uk UPLOAD ARTWORK
Mix ‘n’ Match cards and Standard Game scratch cards are produced through our Printing.com operation. This means products have Guaranteed delivery times. This is a real benefit where your deadline requires a must hit date.
These Scratch Cards have a Guaranteed delivery of 7 working days
Bespoke scratch cards do not have Guaranteed turn round times. Normal schedules are usually 7/10 working days
Numbered/Personalised cards schedules are usually 10/14 working days.
Working days: These are defined as Monday to Friday (inclusive). Weekends and English Bank Holidays are classed as non-working days.
Examples:
7 working day schedule: Order on a Monday, items will be delivered in the following week on the Wednesday.
Order on a Thursday, items will be delivered in two weeks on the following Monday.
Available service levels for Mix ‘n’ Match cards and Standard Game scratch cards:
– STANDARD: 7 working days (see prices)
– EXPRESS: 4 Working days (20% increase in price will apply)
– EXTENDED: Up to 14 Working days (10% reduction in price)
– S.O.S. SERVICES: This is not available on Mix ‘n’ match cards or Standard Scratch cards. Bespoke cards & Numbered Scratch cards can be speeded up subject to production availability – please ask for details on 01282 865333.
Artwork Cut off times: The latest time for approving artwork is 5:30pm. Artwork approved after this time will move into the next working days schedule.
S.O.S. Service is not available for Mix ‘n’ Match Scratch Cards.
