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Foil Stamp
Information and Extra Charge

  1. Standard Foil Stamp Colors (no charge):

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  2. Foil Stamp Diffraction Foil Colors: add $.38(f) per deck; $9.50(f) per 1000 Caldex® cards.

    diffractionfoilcolors

  3. Change Charges: See availability and pricing on each specific product page.
  4. Proofs: color and layout $12(c) per color (allow 1 week); layout only $5(g) faxed or emailed (allow 48 hours).
  5. Virtual Sample: no charge if correct digital art is supplied (allow 5 days).
  6. Random sample: no charge
  7. Speculative Sample: $20(x) for actual foil stamp card if correct digital art is supplied (allow 2-3 weeks); may be applied against order if placed within 60 days.
  8. Quick ShipRush Service: $65(g) for 3 business days production up to 300 decks with 1 foil stamp color only (no proofs and no copy changes). Due to daily changes in production scheduling, all Quick Ship orders must be confirmed with customer service and pre-approved by credit department.
  9. Graphics: artwork information
  10. Custom and Non-standard Card Shapes: please inquire for a quote on your custom-shape deck. Non-standard shapes also available.
  11. Blank Goods Pricing: EQP on foil stamp product and all packaging otherwise imprinted
  12. Credit Cards: AmEx, MC, Visa, Discover accepted
  13. Shrink Wrap/Cello Charge: $.22(f) per deck
  14. Mailers: $.40(f) each for tuck and plastic box; $.65(g) all deluxe packaging.
  15. Sticker/label: $.14(f) per sticker/label
  16. Handling Charge: per shipment
  17. Shipment Origination: FOB Blue Springs MO unless otherwise indicated.
  18. Drop Shipment Charge: $8(g) per address
  19. Split Shipment Charge: $40(g) for shipment on 2 different dates (may delay 6 months from date of purchase order).
  20. Third-Party Shipment: $5(x) per order
  21. COD Shipment Charge: $15(g) per address
  22. Samples: Available upon email request to samples@gemacocards.com or at www.gemacocards.com/samples

Prices are subject to change without notice. For current pricing, please see www.gemacocards.com

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Match Color & Full Custom Design
Information and Extra Charges

  1. Standard PMS Match Colors (no charge):
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  2. Non-standard PMS Color Charge: $58(f) per color
  3. Foil stamp overprint on custom decks: $.83(c) per deck
  4. Optional Press Proof: $200(f) per color available on orders of 5,000 decks or more (allow 2-3 weeks).
  5. Virtual Sample: no charge if correct digital art is supplied (allow 2 weeks).
  6. Change Charges: Single match color; $60(g) (same plate, max 1 change). Other changes: $90(g) per plate (max 1 change up to 2 plates)
  7. Rush Service: $187.50(g) for 7 business days production after proof approval for up to 5,000 decks, “bridge” or “poker” size, with regular or super pip faces and standard packaging. Due to daily changes in production scheduling, all rush service orders must be confirmed with customer service and pre-approved by credit department.
  8. Graphics: artwork information
  9. Custom and Non-standard Card Shapes: please inquire for a quote on your custom-shape deck. Non-standard shapes also available.
  10. Blank Goods Pricing: EQP on foil stamp product and all packaging otherwise imprinted
  11. Credit Cards: AmEx, MC, Visa, Discover accepted
  12. Shrink Wrap/Cello Charge: $.22(f) per deck
  13. Mailers: $.40(f) each for tuck and plastic box; $.65(g) all deluxe packaging.
  14. Sticker/label: $.14(f) per sticker/label
  15. Handling Charge: per shipment
  16. Shipment Origination: FOB Blue Springs MO unless otherwise indicated.
  17. Drop Shipment Charge: $8(g) per address
  18. Split Shipment Charge: $40(g) for shipment on 2 different dates (may delay 6 months from date of purchase order).
  19. Third-Party Shipment: $5(x) per order
  20. COD Shipment Charge: $15(g) per address
  21. Samples: Available upon email request to samples@gemacocards.com or at www.gemacocards.com/samples

Prices are subject to change without notice. For current pricing, please see www.gemacocards.com

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Packaging
Information and extra charges

  1. Packaging imprint colors:
    packagingcolors
  2. Graphics: artwork information
  3. Custom and Non-standard Card Shapes: please inquire for a quote on your custom-shape deck. Non-standard shapes also available.
  4. Blank Goods Pricing: EQP on foil stamp product and all packaging otherwise imprinted
  5. Credit Cards: AmEx, MC, Visa, Discover accepted
  6. Shrink Wrap/Cello Charge: $.22(f) per deck
  7. Mailers: $.40(f) each for tuck and plastic box; $.65(g) all deluxe packaging.
  8. Sticker/label: $.14(f) per sticker/label
  9. Handling Charge: per shipment
  10. Shipment Origination: FOB Blue Springs MO unless otherwise indicated.
  11. Drop Shipment Charge: $8(g) per address
  12. Split Shipment Charge: $40(g) for shipment on 2 different dates (may delay 6 months from date of purchase order).
  13. Third-Party Shipment: $5(x) per order
  14. COD Shipment Charge: $15(g) per address
  15. Samples: Available upon email request to samples@gemacocards.com or at www.gemacocards.com/samples

Prices are subject to change without notice. For current pricing, please see www.gemacocards.com

GRAPHICS AND CREATIVE SERVICES

  • Gemaco takes great care to insure that all customer-provided artwork files result in the best possible product. Please note that some designs, although formatted in accordance with these requirements, may still be unsuitable for superior commercially printed results. In such event, Gemaco may request an appropriate file or, if authorized, revise the file at the customer’s expense.
  • Gemaco graphics and creative services start at $120(x) per hour.

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SOFTWARE FORMATS

  • Adobe - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (CS3 or lower)

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FOIL STAMP ARTWORK

  • Acceptable vector art files: .eps, .ai, .pdf
  • Acceptable photo art files: .tif, .psd, .jpg, .eps, .bmp at minimum 1200dpi at imprint size (See Illustration A)
  • Convert fonts to outlines/paths to avoid possible text modifications (See Illustration B)
  • No screens, gradients or placed images
  • Unacceptable files: .gif, .png, Corel Draw .cdr, or Microsoft Office files (Word .doc, PowerPoint .ppt, Publisher .pub etc.)

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Custom Design Artwork

  • Acceptable vector art files: .eps, .ai, .pdf
  • Acceptable photo art files: .tif, .psd, .jpg, .eps, .bmp at minimum 300dpi at card bleed size (See Illustration A)
  • Convert fonts to outlines/paths to avoid possible text modifications (See Illustration B)
  • If a file contains a photo or placed image file must be at least 300dpi.*
  • *Gemaco does not guarantee the quality of any photo/placed image file less than 300dpi and cannot verify the resolution without the original file.
  • Color profile: U.S. Sheetfed Coated v2
  • All black text must be 100% black only
  • Save each design as an individual file with a name designating its purpose (e.g., card_back.ai; 2_spades.ai; 7_diamonds.ai).*
  • *Download templates
  • Please provide the following:
    • All PMS color numbers
    • All CMYK value percentages
    • An accurate color proof (CMYK files only)
    • Contact name, phone number, and email address of file creator
  • No RGB–please convert to CMYK before sending file
  • Unacceptable files: .gif, .png, Corel Draw .cdr, or Microsoft Office files (Word .doc, PowerPoint .ppt, Publisher .pub etc.)

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Sending Artwork

A. Resolution Comparisons

artwork_resolutions

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B. Unconverted Fonts

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C. Templates

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