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Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards | Cincinnati Minuteman Press
STANDARD & BULK RUN TRADING CARDS

Trading Cards for Larger Production Runs.

Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards are designed for larger-volume production where consistent quality, dependable specifications and economical unit pricing are more important than the shortest possible production path. This product is available in 2.5"x3.5" and uses only the printing, Paper / Stock, finishing, packaging and turnaround choices supported by its product-specific estimator. Choose the finished format first, then compare the available stock and surface treatments by appearance, writeability, durability and the way the piece will be handled, displayed, mailed or distributed. The specifications below consolidate related technical choices into customer-friendly groups while keeping the spreadsheet order and applicable options intact. Use the matching template for bleed, trim, orientation and rounded-corner geometry where applicable, and review production timing separately from shipping, delivery or mailing transit.

Need smaller quantities or faster production? Compare Quick & Short Run Trading Cards

Built for Larger Runs

A planned production path helps larger quantities achieve consistent specifications and economical unit pricing.

Product-Specific Options

Only sizes, stocks, finishes and services supported by the uploaded estimator are displayed.

Production-Ready Setup

Templates and setup guidance help artwork align with the exact finished configuration before production.

PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards Specifications

For printing terms and production definitions, visit our Glossary.

The specifications below are built directly from the uploaded estimator for Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards. Only spreadsheet rows marked Yes under Show As Option are displayed from the calculator section, while grid parameters such as Size, Orientation, Printing and Paper / Stock are carried forward as applicable product choices. Quantity fields and technical pricing values are intentionally excluded. Customer-facing terminology is standardized throughout the page, including Printing, Paper / Stock, Sequential Numbering, Shrink Wrapping, Front Only / Both Sides and Other — Specify in Project Notes. Options are consolidated when they represent the same customer decision—for example, stock weights remain within their paper or surface family and counted shrink-wrap quantities remain under one packaging service. Illustrations reuse the Small Format Estimator whenever an equivalent exists, while product-specific visuals are used only when the estimator does not contain a meaningful match.

The online estimator remains the source of truth for exact combinations. If you do not see the size, stock, finishing or production requirement you need, the project may still be possible outside the standard estimator. Request a Custom Quote.

Size & Orientation

Choose among the exact finished sizes offered by the estimator. Orientation: Vertical · Horizontal. Square sizes, when present, are treated as one format because the first and second dimensions are equal.

Rectangle illustrationRectangle
2.5"x3.5"

Rectangular formats provide familiar proportions for the product applications shown in this category.

Printing

Choose how color is used on the front and reverse. Side terminology is standardized around Front Only and Both Sides while preserving the actual combinations offered in the spreadsheet.

Full Color Front Only illustrationFull Color — Front Only
Reverse remains unprinted

Use when all artwork belongs on the front and the reverse should remain blank.

Full Color Front + Grayscale Back illustrationFull Color Front + Grayscale Back
Color front · grayscale reverse

Use full color for the primary face and grayscale on the reverse for supporting information, terms, mailing content or instructions.

Full Color Both Sides illustrationFull Color — Both Sides
Color front and back

Use full color on both sides when both faces are part of the finished communication.

Paper / Stock

Choose Paper / Stock by surface, stiffness, writeability and finishing. Similar weights are consolidated within the same stock or coating family so the customer can compare meaningful production differences instead of scrolling through duplicate illustrations.

C2S illustrationStandard C2S Cardstock
14pt C2S Cardstock · 16pt C2S Cardstock

Coated on both sides for smooth printing, strong color and consistent handling.

C1S illustrationStandard C1S Cardstock
18pt C1S Cardstock

Coated on one side and more writable on the reverse, useful when the two faces serve different purposes.

Linen, Laid & Strathmore illustrationLinen Cardstock
100lb Cover Linen Cardstock

A textured linen surface adds tactile character and a more formal presentation.

Aqueous Gloss — Both Sides illustrationAqueous Gloss — Both Sides
14pt C2S Cardstock + Aqueous Gloss Both Sides · 16pt C2S Cardstock + Aqueous Gloss Both Sides

Aqueous gloss adds a smooth protective sheen across both printed faces and supports higher-volume handling.

Aqueous Satin — Both Sides illustrationAqueous Satin — Both Sides
16pt C2S Cardstock + Aqueous Satin Both Sides

Aqueous satin provides a softer sheen than gloss while adding surface protection on both sides.

UV High Gloss — Front Only illustrationUV High Gloss — Front Only
14pt C2S Cardstock + UV High Gloss Front Only · 16pt C2S Cardstock + UV High Gloss Front Only · 18pt C1S Cardstock + UV High Gloss Front Only

Adds a brighter high-gloss UV surface to the front or outside face while leaving the reverse or inside untreated.

UV High Gloss — Both Sides illustrationUV High Gloss — Both Sides
14pt C2S Cardstock + UV High Gloss Both Sides · 16pt C2S Cardstock + UV High Gloss Both Sides

Adds high-gloss UV treatment to both printed faces for maximum shine and surface contrast.

Spot UV Gloss — Front Only illustrationSpot UV Gloss — Front Only
16pt C2S Cardstock + Spot UV Gloss Front Only

Applies selective glossy contrast to designated front-side artwork while the surrounding surface remains different in sheen.

Spot UV Gloss — Both Sides illustrationSpot UV Gloss — Both Sides
16pt C2S Cardstock + Spot UV Gloss Both Sides

Adds selective glossy Spot UV accents to designated artwork on both sides.

Rounded Corners

Choose square corners or one of the available four-corner radii. Four-corner choices are ordered with 1/8-inch before 1/4-inch, and no two-corner template files are created.

Square Corners illustrationSquare Corners
No rounded corners

Maintains the conventional straight-cut profile.

4 Rounded Corners — 1/84 Rounded Corners — 1/8"
1/8" radius on all four corners

Adds a subtle radius to all four corners.

4 Rounded Corners — 1/44 Rounded Corners — 1/4"
1/4" radius on all four corners

Creates a more noticeable curve on all four corners.

Turnaround

Available production choices: 8–10 Business Days · 5–7 Business Days. Production time begins after usable artwork, order details and required approvals are complete; shipping, delivery or mailing time is additional.

8–10 Business Days illustration8–10 Business Days
Production window

Choose this production window when the complete product configuration and production-ready artwork qualify. Shipping, delivery or mailing time is additional.

5–7 Business Days illustration5–7 Business Days
Production window

Choose this production window when the complete product configuration and production-ready artwork qualify. Shipping, delivery or mailing time is additional.

Artwork

Choose the artwork workflow that matches how ready the production file is when the order is prepared.

Upload Artwork Now illustrationUpload Artwork Now
Print-ready file is available

Submit the production file now when the artwork is complete and ready for prepress review.

Provide Artwork Separately illustrationProvide Artwork Separately
Send the file later

Prepare the order now when artwork is still being finalized, then provide the production file separately.

Request Design Assistance illustrationRequest Design Assistance
Design / cleanup / prepress help

Use our team when artwork needs design, cleanup, resizing or production preparation.

ARTWORK TEMPLATES

Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards Templates

Choose the artwork template that matches the exact finished size and orientation selected for your order. If rounded corners are available for the product, use the template that matches the selected corner treatment so important artwork stays clear of the finished edge. Square sizes appear only once because the width and height are the same, while rectangular sizes may have separate vertical and horizontal layouts when both orientations are offered. Extend background colors and images through the bleed area, keep logos, text, QR codes, numbering and other critical content safely inside the trim and safety margins, and remove nonprinting guides before exporting the final PDF. Review the File Requirements and Print File Checklist below before submitting artwork so the file is prepared correctly for production.

Use only the template that matches the product configuration you selected. If you are unsure which template applies, contact our team before finalizing the artwork.

For additional artwork guides and future specialty templates, visit our Template Library.

File Requirements

BleedExtend backgrounds and images beyond the trim edge where required.
Safety MarginKeep important text, logos and critical content safely inside trim and rounded-corner areas.
ResolutionUse production-quality images at the final printed size.
Color & FontsUse print-ready color and embed or outline fonts where appropriate.
PDF PreferredSubmit a print-ready PDF whenever possible. Foil selections also require the separate foil mask described in Specifications.

For bleed, safety margins, resolution and general artwork preparation, review our Print File Checklist.

2.5" × 3.5"Vertical
Square CornersOpen Template
1/8" Rounded CornersOpen Template
1/4" Rounded CornersOpen Template
2.5" × 3.5"Horizontal
Square CornersOpen Template
1/8" Rounded CornersOpen Template
1/4" Rounded CornersOpen Template
Frequently Asked Questions

Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards FAQ

Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards are intended for larger-volume production where consistent quality, repeatable specifications and economical unit pricing matter. The questions below focus on the product decisions that most often affect a bulk order: choosing the correct finished size and orientation, selecting Paper / Stock and surface treatments, planning front-only or two-sided printing, preparing artwork, choosing applicable finishing, and allowing enough production time for the complete configuration. This product offers 2.5"x3.5" as applicable finished sizes and includes rounded corners, packaging where offered, and the applicable stock/turnaround choices. Only options supported by the uploaded estimator are represented; unrelated features are intentionally omitted. Use the exact template matching the selected size, orientation and corner treatment, extend backgrounds through bleed, and keep critical text, logos, QR codes, numbering and other important content inside the safety area. Production turnaround begins after usable artwork, payment and required approvals are complete; shipping, delivery or mailing transit is additional.

Looking for shipping, payment, pickup or other general order topics? Visit our General FAQ.

Size & Ordering

When is Standard & Bulk Run a good choice?

Choose Standard & Bulk Run when the project requires larger quantities and planned production rather than the fastest short-run path.

How should I choose the size?

Choose the size by the amount of information, final application, display or mailing requirements, and the available template options shown on this page.

Paper & Finishing

How should I choose Paper / Stock?

Compare surface sheen, writeability, stiffness, durability and specialty treatments such as aqueous, UV or Spot UV when those options are listed.

Are finishing options included?

Only the finishing sections shown in Specifications apply to this product. If a section is absent, that option is intentionally not presented as a standard selectable choice.

Artwork & Templates

Which template should I use?

Use the exact finished size, orientation and corner template that matches the order. Keep critical information inside safety and extend backgrounds through bleed.

Can I provide artwork later?

If the Artwork section is available, choose Provide Artwork Separately; otherwise follow the ordering workflow for this specific product or contact our team for assistance.

Production

How long does production take?

Use the Turnaround choices shown in Specifications. Eligibility depends on the complete configuration and production-ready artwork.

Does turnaround include shipping or mailing?

No. Production turnaround and shipping, delivery or mailing transit are separate timelines and should both be planned for the required in-hand date.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Need Help With Standard & Bulk Run Trading Cards?

Our team can help compare sizes, Printing, Paper / Stock, applicable finishing, templates, artwork setup and production timing for your Trading Cards project.

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