A trading card is a collectible card featuring a picture of a person but it can also be anything else, along with relevant information, which people can collect and trade with others.
When to print Trading Cards?
Most well known examples of trading cards are those with professional athletes on them. The other popular example are gaming cards, such as Pokemon cards, or Magic: The Gathering. But, you do not have to be a big company to make use of Trading Cards. You can use them as Staff Cards, Employee Deck cards, Flash Cards… They can be collectibles, you can hand them out at events, use them as a learning device or for promotional purposes, or be a team building device. Whether you are involved with a recreational sports team, school, non-profit trying to raise awareness or a market oriented company, these cards can help you achieve your goals.
Versions And Binding
You will have the option to choose a number of versions for your Trading Cards. Simply put, it is a number of different cards in your deck. However, when you come to the stage to upload your file, make sure all versions (front and back) are part of the same pdf file. The number of versions is also very important when you are choosing quantity. The number you choose is the number of cards per version. So the quantity you will receive is the number of versions multiplied by the quantity you select.
The other thing to choose is how to group your Trade Cards. You can make all the cards of one version into a deck. Or you can make decks that have one card of every version in them.
Finishing Options
Enhance Trading Cards allure with coatings like lamination or UV coating for added protection, durability, and visual appeal (matte, gloss, or silk finishes available). Elevate luxury with spot UV coating, metallic, or clear foil for an exquisite touch of sophistication.
We are Eco-Friendly
No longer do you have to compromise between attractiveness and eco-friendliness. Today, you have a range of options including FSC certified and recycled papers with high-quality printing features. These materials are visually appealing, recyclable, and have minimal environmental impact. It's a win-win choice.
Produced in Canada
Our Trading Cards are manufactured and printed in Canada, ensuring speedy turnaround times for North American companies, while also offering global shipping options.
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Collaborate with our skilled design team to create Trading Cards that perfectly complements your product.
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Partnering with our design experts ensures that your file will be print-ready, avoiding additional expenses and delays caused by incorrect files.
Your Own Design Team
Experience comprehensive guidance from start to finish. From brainstorming ideas, to finalizing the design, and overseeing the printing.
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With our intuitive online proofing app, you can easily communicate directly with our graphic designer. Seamlessly add comments and request edits, making the process effortless and user-friendly.
Do you know why you should make custom trading cards? We are all used to sports trading cards and gaming cards, but can you think of marketing-oriented uses?
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FAQ's - Trading Cards Printing
I am looking for a card stock that is similar to the actual hockey card with coating. What do you suggest?
To have the actual hockey card quality, you will need to select 16pt Card C2S and the Gloss Lamination for coating.
What are the specifications for the file that I can upload?
Your file has to be exported as one PDF file, and the number of versions will determine the number of pages. So if you have 25 different cards per set, your file will have to have 50 pages (the first page will be the front of the first card, the second page is the back of the first card, the third page is the front of the second card and so on).
How thick would be a stack of 50 trading cards on 14pt Card C2S?
The stack of 50 cards printed on14 pt C2S would be 3/4".
What are the measurements for the "rounded corner" option?
They are 1/4".
I am looking to have 72 trading cards printed. Can these be submitted to you for printing?
Our trading card product is limited to 60 versions, so to print 72 versions, you will have to place two products in the shopping cart, the first one with 60 versions and the second one with 12 versions, keeping all original specs.
I am looking to order trading cards. I see quantities of 10, 25 etc. Is it possible to order say 15 (per Set)?
You can add custom quantity in the pricing chart. There is a field called Add Custom Quantity (see below).
Type in the desired quantity and press the green plus button. It will appear in the chart.
My Trading Cards will be autographed. Is there a particular card stock that works better than the other?
Fine point permanent marker should work fine on all types of finishes.
Regular pens or pencils can be used only on uncoated stock, but it does not have a look of premium trading cards (laminated card).
Do you do custom designs for Trading Cards?
We do offer design services.
What does the shrink wrap packaging look like? Can the wrapping have a print on it?
The wrapping is a thin plastic film that shrinks when it's exposed to heat and keeps the content in place. It can't be printed because it's too thin and it shrinks. We can produce the trading card boxes instead.
Do you offer any environmentally-friendly options?
We can print trading cards on a 100# Rolland Enviro Cover that is 100% produced from post-consumer waste.
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