Frequently Answered Questions

General
What's with the name, nobrainer communications™?
Who is nobrainer communications™?
How do I get started?
What is the postcard quality?
Can nobrainer communications™ provide mailing lists?
Does nobrainer communications™ provide graphic design services?
Can nobrainer communications™ manage my marketing campaign?

Images
Does nobrainer communications™ provide images?
Can I use my own image?

Postcard Specifications
4x6 Premium Postcards
6x9 Premium Postcards

Address Area
How do I address a postcard?
Whose return address is used on the postcard?
Can I change my return address for different mailings?

Mailing Area
How do I get the postcard to mail it?
How are postcards mailed?
What are the barcodes for?
How long will it take to deliver the postcard?
What can I do to speed up the delivery time?
Will nobrainer communications™drop-ship my cards to me?

Purchasing Area
Do I have to buy stamps?
Where do I buy postcards?
What forms of payment do you accept?
Are there volume discounts?

General

What's with the name, nobrainer communications™?
We have created a different kind of company offering a different kind of product. We enable you to produce the highest quality postcards with such ease and simplicity at a price that is so cost effective that there is no reason why you wouldn't use it. It's so simple, easy and cost effective it's a nobrainer!

Who is nobrainer communications™?
nobrainer communications™ launched in January 2005 bringing new and exciting methods for businesses and individuals to produce custom postcards personalized for each recipient. We are a privately-held company, located in the heartland of America: Lincoln, Nebraska. Our founders bring over 50 years of experience from the financial services, healthcare, information technology, graphic design, and printing industries.

How do I get started?
It's simple. All you need is the address of someone to whom you wish to mail a postcard. Click Make a Postcard to get started. In a few easy steps you will produce and send a full color custom postcard. It's as simple as: Point. Click. Mail.

What is the postcard quality?
Our cards are printed in such vivid color on the highest quality paper that the final product is close to photo quality. We use the latest printing technology and print on heavy cover stock which is then coated on both sides to protect the image and your message. This process ensures your message gets through. Colors are brilliant. Chance of damage from mail handling is virtually impossible.

Can nobrainer communications™ provide mailing lists?
Yes we can. We can even help you identify to which demographics you should be targeting your mailings and then assist in acquiring the correct lists. Please contact our Customer Service team for more information. They can be reached at sales@nobraineronline.com or 877.817.0200 x1.

Does nobrainer communications™ provide graphic design services?
We have an award winning design team that can help you create truly unique postcards to effectively communicate your message. Contact us at sales@nobraineronline.com or 877.817.0200 x1 for more information about these services.

Can nobrainer communications™ manage my marketing campaign?
Contact us at sales@nobraineronline.com or 877.817.0200 x1 so we can discuss how we can best satisfy your needs.

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Images

Does nobrainer communications™ provide images?
We have thousands of images available for your use. Browse our galleries to find the right image for your needs.

Can I use my own image?
Absolutely, provided it meets our image requirements. You can upload a digital image from your computer at any time. This image will be securely stored in your account and no one else can use it. Using your own images is the ultimate in creating one-of-a-kind postcards. Our image specifications are:

  • RGB or CMYK JPEG format (RGB is preferred)
  • Minimum 300 dpi image resolution
  • 5MB maximum file size
  • Full Color or Black & White

    Please note image requirements for 4 x 6 cards and 6 x 9 cards vary slightly. See Postcard Specifications for details.

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Postcard Specifications

4x6 Premium Postcards
Front (image side):

  • print size: 4.25 x 6 inches
  • image area: 3.75 x 5.5 inches
  • white border: .25 inches on all sides

Back (message side):

  • text or graphic message (personalize with mail merge)
  • return address (your address)
  • recipient address (enter online or upload a list)
  • accent (your logo)

    All images must be as least 300 dpi. Images must be in RGB or CMYK JPEG format (RGB is preferred). File size must not exceed 5MB.

6x9 Premium Postcards
Front (image side):

  • print size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
  • image area: 5.625 x 8.625 inches
  • full bleed

Back (message side):

  • graphic message
  • return address (your address)
  • recipient address (enter online or upload a list)
  • accent (your logo)

    All images must be as least 300 dpi. Images must be in RGB or CMYK JPEG format (RGB is preferred). File size must not exceed 5MB.

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Address Area

How do I address a postcard?
We offer several ways for you to provide recipients' addresses. You can enter them online, and we will store them for you in a secure address book. Or you can upload a file from your computer.

Whose return address is used on the postcard?
The designated default return address from your account is placed on the postcard. You can add or change the return address from within your account.

Can I change my return address for different mailings?
You may change your return address anytime. The new return address will appear on future cards until you change the return address again.

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Mailing Area

How do I get the postcard to mail it?
You don't mail it; we take care of that for you. Simply click "Continue" at the end of the order process and we automatically print and mail the card. We submit the card to the United States Postal Service who in turn delivers it to the recipient.

How are postcards mailed?
All postcards are mailed First Class. To speed delivery, we add a zip code barcode to each postcard and use a mail permit instead of a real stamp.

What are the barcodes for?
Barcodes are machine readable versions of zip codes. They help speed up mail sorting and delivery. We print crisp, high-resolution barcodes on your cards so the Post Office won't have to apply an inferior looking barcode of its own.

How long will it take to deliver the postcard?
If you order a postcard before 11 p.m. Central Time, we will print and mail the postcard the next business day. The United States Postal Service estimates that it will be delivered within 5 to 7 days. However, our experience shows that many postcards arrive sooner and some later.

What can I do to speed up the delivery time?
Make sure you have the correct address of the person to whom you are sending the postcard. Incorrect or partial addresses generally slow down the delivery of any mail, postcards included.

Will nobrainer communications™ drop-ship my cards to me?
No we do not offer such services at this time

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Purchasing Area

Do I have to buy stamps?
No. We print and mail the postcards for you. Our prices include postage. We take care of all the details. All you do is: Point. Click. Mail. We do the rest.

Where do I buy postcards?
Postcards are purchased from within an account. If you already have an account, you will see the “Buy Postcards” link. If you don't already have an account, Click Make a Postcard to get started and we will walk you through setting up an account. It only takes a couple minutes.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. If you are purchasing at least 1000 postcards, you may contact our Sales team at sales@nobraineronline.com or 877.817.0200 x1 about placing an order with a Check or Money Order.

Are there volume discounts?
For specifics about pricing, please visit our pricing page. It is located in the Products section of our website.

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