Magazine Publishers

Over the weekend i viewed a few magazine publishers and picked a few random publishers. I emailed them all this message :
Good Morning,
I would like to create a magazine publication as part of my folio for university.

I only need 2 or 3 copies of this. Is this possible for you to do?

If so how much am I looking at for the most basic type of magazine and a higher end type like the glossy and thick pages.

The publication will be under 100 pages. Is there a price difference for the amount of pages I have if there is could you please specify.

If you cannot do this type of work, could you possibly think of another company that can do this?

I appreciate your time, thankyou.

Kind Regards, June Asik
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Over the last few days i have recived 4 reply emails.

From: Dave Woodland(dave@madmanprinting.com.au)

June,

The best set for that would be Kwik Kopy or Snap.

Cheers,

Dave
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From: Dimitri Georgantzakos (dimitrig@spotpress.com)

Hi June,

Offset printing would be too expensive (thousands) for only 2 magazines.

You only cost effective option is to print it digitally.

Probably buy yourself a good inkjet printer that prints high res on gloss paper.

After that you can take it to a binding company to perfect bind it for you.

Maybe Kwik Copy or Kinko's can do it for you.

You might want to try some digital printers. There are many around.

Kind regards,

Dimitri
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From: Brian Robson (brobson@hannanprint.com.au)

Hello June Like all manufacturing processes, printing has economies of scale,meaning that the unit cost of a magazine drops dramatically the longerthe print run is, and our form of 'web' printing more so than most. Ourminimum quantity is generally around 30,000, anything less than that andwe are not competitive. You would be best to ask a digital printer for a quote as theyspecialise in short-run work. Try Sinnott Brothershttp://www.sinnottbros.com.au as they may be able to help you. Estimates of cost for printing work are based on number of pages(usually multiples of 8 pages are most efficient e.g. 96pp), grade ofpaper (often the cover of a magazine is a heavier grade than the text;paper is graded in grams per square metre, gsm), trimmed size of finalproduct in millimetres and how the magazine is bound together ('saddlestitched' is where the magazine is stapled together and 'perfect bound'is where the magazine cover has a 'spine' and the pages are glued to it) Hope this helps
Regards Brian Robson
Quality Systems Manager
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From:Jessica Bowler (jess@discountprinting.com.au)
Good Morning June,

Thank you for your interest in our company and products.

Yes we are definitely able to do this type of printing. The cost will be based on how many pages there are and the type of stock you would like to use.

Can you please advise how many printed pages there are in total so I am able to quote you accordingly.

Kind regards,
Jessica Bowler

My reply to Jessica was:
Good Morning Jessica,

Thankyou for your prompt reply.
Can i give you a few different page numbers just to know what prices they are.
25 pages, 50 pages and 100 pages.

Thankyou for your time.

Good Day!


Kind Regards,

June Asik


Jessica's reply: Hi June,



Thank you for your interest in our company and products.



Please do see our quote below as per your request.



JOB TITLE: A4 Booklets

PAGE EXTENT: 25pp / 50pp / 100pp

FLAT SIZE: A3 297mm x 420mm

FINISHED SIZE: A4 297mm x 210mm

COLOURS: Full Colour Throughout

STOCK: 150gsm Gloss Artpaper

FINISHING: Trim to Size score collate, saddlestitch and supply @ A4 finished size

ARTWORK: Client to supply formatted artwork

PREPRESS: D.P to supply soft proof

PACKING: Bulk pack into cartons to suit

QTY: 2 5


TOTAL:

25pp $210 $250

50pp $295 $325

100pp $340 $420


Prices include GST and are based on your artwork being supplied to us press ready.

Please do let me know your thoughts on this when you get a chance.

Kind regards,
Jessica Bowler

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As im a uni student with not a whole lot of money i need to really go for the cheapest option... i'll pop into a few printing places that are around and see what prices they quote or if anyone can offer me cheaper alternitives...ahhhh this isnt going to be easy..