Chicago Printing Source - Minuteman Press

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Questions? Call us. 312.664.6150

Chicago Printing Source - Minuteman Press

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Questions? Call us. 312.664.6150

Get your message in the right hands.

Postcards

 

 
 

Postcards are fast, affordable, and hard to ignore—your message lands directly in-hand. Use them for promotions, announcements, reminders, fundraising, or event turnout. If you want to level up response rates, consider variable data or pairing your mailing with a promotional product

 

Best for

• Grand openings & promotions
• Thank-you cards and reactivation mailings
• Events, reminders, and seasonal offers
• Political/issue messaging (when applicable)
• Service-area marketing (routes, neighborhoods)
 
 

Postcard options

• Multiple sizes and stocks
• Full color, single or double-sided
• Coatings available (as needed)
• Addressing + mail prep available
• Variable data personalization
 

Most-requested postcard types

Choose the structure that fits your message and response goal.

Offer / promotion

A clear offer, a deadline, and one strong call-to-action. Great for retail, restaurants, and services.

 

Announcement

New location, new hours, new service, or a big update—simple, fast, and visible.

 

Event / turnout

Dates, time, location, and RSVP/QR—ideal for organizations, campaigns, and ticketed events.

 

Thank-you / follow-up

Post-event or post-purchase touchpoint—keeps you top-of-mind and increases repeat business.

 

EDDM (no list required)

Saturation mail to carrier routes—simple coverage for neighborhoods. 

EDDM mailing service

 

Variable data

Personalize each card with names, offers, QR codes, and segmented versions. 

Variable data printing

 

What affects cost and timing

• Quantity and size
• Paper stock + coating (if needed)
• Single vs. double-sided
• Addressing, list condition, and personalization
• Mail class and drop timing (if mailing)
 

File prep (fastest approvals)

• Preferred: print-ready PDF (or AI/EPS)
• CMYK; include Pantone numbers if color matching matters
• 0.125" bleed where applicable; keep key text away from edges
• If mailing: provide list as CSV/XLSX with clear headers (Name, Address, City, State, ZIP)
 

How it works

Clear steps. Proof-first workflow.

1) Send details

Size, quantity, single/double-sided, and in-hand date. Tell us if you want mailing or pickup.

 

2) Proof + approval

You receive a digital proof. Production starts after you approve.

 

3) Print + finish

We print, cut, and QA. If mailing, we address and prep for USPS.

 

4) Pickup, ship, or mail

Local pickup, shipping, or drop coordination so it lands when you need it.

 

Quick FAQ

Common questions before we print.

Can you mail these for me?
Yes. We can handle addressing and mail prep. If you don’t have a list, EDDM is an option for neighborhood coverage.

 

What’s the fastest way to keep costs down?
Keep the design simple, use a clean list, and decide early whether you’re mailing, shipping, or picking up.

 

Do you help with design?
Yes. If you have a rough concept, logo, or prior postcard, we can build a clean version and send proofs for approval.

 

Quote form

To get a quote or upload a file, please fill out the form.

Include: size, quantity, single/double-sided, paper/coating (if known), in-hand date, mailing vs pickup, and upload artwork (PDF preferred).

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