Where to Find Inexpensive Holiday Greeting Cards

How to Get Deals on Traditional and Photo Christmas Cards

Nov 12, 2009 Kara Gleghorn

Those looking to save money during the holidays can find deals on both traditional and photo Christmas cards. Here is where to find inexpensive holiday greeting cards.

Christmas and the holidays this year may be financially difficult for many families. In order to make the holidays a little more affordable, families can learn where to find inexpensive holiday greeting cards. Deals can be found on both traditional and photo Christmas cards.

First begin by deciding which type of holiday greeting card is preferable. The main types are photo and traditional paper cards.

Where to Find Traditional Inexpensive Holiday Greeting Cards

Traditional paper cards usually come with a festive scene printed on the front and a message printed inside. They come in a prepackaged box, usually of 20 or more. Each one must be individually signed.

These are the least expensive Christmas cards. Here is where to find them at affordable prices:

• Dollar stores. These stores have the best prices on holiday cards. It is hard to beat one dollar for a box of 20 cards. These cards tend to be fairly generic, and are not likely to be fancy or funny.
• Discount card outlets. Similar savings can be found at these stores, along with other Christmas party supplies.
• Discount retail stores. These stores offer cards that are a little more expensive than dollar stores, but they will be more elegant or entertaining. Expect to pay around $10 for a box of 20.

How to Find Deals on Photo Christmas Cards

For families that want to share photos, photo Christmas cards are another option. A custom message from the family can be added or stock messages are available. Holiday photo cards have a time saving advantage because they can be designed so that each card does not have to be signed.

These can be printed at professional photography studios, online photo stores and discount retail stores. Here are ways to find deals on holiday photo cards:

• Retail stores' professional photography studios. Stores such as Walmart, JC Penny and Sears have their own photo studios and print Christmas cards with the photographs they take. These stores run seasonal discounts on greeting cards. Visit their online sites to find printable coupons.
• Online photo stores. These sites can be used by customers to design holiday cards with photos from their own cameras. They also offer the convenience of home delivery. During the holidays, many of these sites offer percentage discounts when a minimum amount of cards are purchased.
• Discount retail stores. These stores allow customers to design Christmas cards at their photo center computer kiosks. Cards can also be created at their online sites and picked up at the store to save on shipping costs. They are less likely to offer coupons and deals, but have consistently low prices on cards.

Families trying to save money this holiday season can still send out Christmas cards. By looking at dollar stores, discount card outlets and discount retail stores, money can be saved on traditional cards. For photo cards, seasonal deals and low prices can be found at retail stores' professional photography studios, online photo stores and discount retail stores.

Looking for other ways to save money during the holidays? Try these Affordable Christmas Gift and Holiday Gift Ideas.

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Where to Find Inexpensive Holiday Greeting Cards