A Review of Send Out Cards

I first made a recommendation for Send Out Cards in my book The Integral Marketing System. Hand-written cards are a great way to increase your client retention and build your referral base.

I don't know about you but I don't like running to the stationary store every now and then to purchase new cards. In addition, it can be time-consuming to hand write each card, seal it, address it, stamp it and mail it out. Fortunately, the Send Out Cards service does this automatically and it's cheaper than doing it yourself!

Here are some of the unique advantages of this system.

Can automatically send out cards in your own handwriting (must send in a handwriting sample)
Can customize the cards with your logo
Can upload your own photos and images
Can select from thousands of designs or create your own
Can include a gift certificate or gift item along with the card

Here's an example of how a realtor might use this system to help generate business. Imagine that after selling a home, the realtor takes a picture of the client in front of the new house and then asks for 2-3 referrals, who are then sent a customized introductory greeting card with the picture on the front. These referrals will enjoy seeing their friend's picture on the card and you will be introducing yourself with a customized personal message that communicates your benefits. There are lots of ways of being creative with this service.

Send Out Cards Retail Pricing

This service uses a point system. You can either manually purchase points or have them replenished automatically each month. Below are the point costs depending on the type of card you send. Postage is additional and applied at the current postage rates.

Postcards: 1 point ($0.49)
Greeting Cards: 2 points ($0.98)
Greeting Cards with Custom Picture Upload: 3 points ($1.47)

The basic retail package costs a one-time fee of $25 and then you purchase points as you need them. There are also separate retail packages that automatically drop points into your account for a recurring monthly fee. If you know you are going to be sending out a good number of cards per month, you can purchase the Wholesale package to receive additional savings off the retail price. The nice thing is that you can select a pricing option that best fits your business needs.

Retail or Distributorship?

There's one more point I must mention in this review. The business model for Send Out Cards is as a network marketing company. If you're like me, you may immediately think of pyramid schemes and having to call everyone you've ever met since kindergarten. Well, not to worry - this isn't that kind of program.

Yes, you can make good money as a distributor, but you won't be hounded into selling the system if you are not interested. The company respects their customer's interest, and you are free to purchase and use the retail version of the product without getting pressured to "buy in."

There are many people out there (including me) that have no interest in selling the system to others. If this is the case for you, simply purchase one of the Retail Packages. If, on the other hand, you are interested in becoming a distributor and profiting from the program, you can sign up for the Entrepreneur package.

Test Driving the Service

Mike Sees of Send Out Cards

The best way to see if this service is right for you is to take it for a test drive. You can send a free card to yourself in order to judge the quality. Well, it isn't really free. Send Out Cards Marketing Specialist Mike Sees is offering a free gift card account so you can test the system to see if it fits your business needs. Mike helped me understand Send Out Cards when I first discovered it, and I've found him to be extremely helpful and honest (he won't try to talk you into something you don't need!)

Mike will also offer to walk you through the process online using the technology of GotoMeeting.com. You can kick back and watch your computer monitor as Mike shows you how easy it is to set up and send your personalized card.

If you are interested in learning more about being a distributor, Mike can fill you in on the details. He's been extremely successful with the company and will gladly help get you going and answer all your questions.

Are you ready to give it a spin? If so, click on the below link to sign up for your free gift account and test drive the process. Testing the service is 100% free of charge, and you are under no obligation whatsoever to sign up for any of the packages. You really have nothing to lose in giving it a try.

To get started, visit Mike's site by clicking the below link.

Send Out Cards Gift Account

"I used Send Out Cards to mail out an invitation for our Customer Appreciation Day. The response and turn out to this card was well above my expectations. I would recommend Send Out Cards to anyone interested in touching their customer base in a new and different way."
— Jim Gallagher, Service Director, VW & Volvo of Langhorne