Printing Costs · Kidlit Author Growth Academy

Printing Costs

I just got a quote back from Color House Graphics, which was recommended by other kid lit authors, and i will share it below. At these prices, and additional shipping, it's actually cheaper and faster to print from Ingram Spark. Sigh. I thought this was going to be a better deal. :( My unit price for Ingram is the same- like $4.25/each (with shipping and tax included), even when i just ordered 25 books, so...why bother going elsewhere? Am I missing something? Thoughts? Is this way better quality or something?

32 Pages + 4 Page Cover Final Size :

8.5 x 8.5 At customer discretion, provide print-ready PDF files for text and cover or use job PDF files IF archived at CHG. CHG to supply soft proofs (.pdf) of text and cover for approval 10pt C1S 100lb gloss white coated (house), 438 P.P.I. (P.P.I. is approximate) 4/0 (process colors) plus gloss layflat film lamination on printed side 4/4 (process colors) with bleeds, medium to heavy coverage PUR Perfect Bound on 8.5" side, bulk pack in standard cartons to convenient count. Color House Graphics, Inc., all shipping is additional.

Quantity Total Price Unit Price

150 $630.81 $4.2054

250 $966.93 $3.8677

500 $1,803.54 $3.6071

+/- 5% constitutes acceptable delivery & is billable at the 'Unit Price' shown above Additional $.50 per text page ($95 minimum) for CHG to supply and express ship 1 set of full-color booked text proofs and 1 digital color cover proof for approval. Approximate standard ground package shipment to a residential address at zip code 95448 would be: 150 @ $52; 250 @ $93; 500 @ $189

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Printing Costs