The Staples Bookmark Printing Alternative With Premium Finishes
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Pricing Staples bookmark printing? Here is the dedicated alternative: laminated, soft touch, kraft, silk and metallic bookmarks, 50 standard ones for $16.48, a free proof on every run and a 110% price match. The full table is below.
Start with the right finish
Four bookmarks people actually keep
50 standard bookmarks cost $16.48, 50 soft touch $40.04, 100 kraft $40.23 and 100 gloss laminated $200.84.
Print counter against bookmark line
4OVER4.COM and Staples bookmark printing, capability by capability
| Capability |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated bookmark product line | Yes, a full family of finishes | Limited |
| Laminated bookmarks that survive daily page-turning | Yes, gloss and velvet lamination | Limited |
| Soft touch, suede, and silk premium finishes | Yes | No |
| Kraft and specialty stocks | Yes | Limited |
| Metallic and plastic bookmark options | Yes | No |
| Magnet, metal and 3D lenticular bookmarks | Yes | No |
| Bulk tiers for schools, libraries, and author events | Yes, unit price drops steeply | Limited |
| Free proof before printing | Yes, on every order | Limited |
| In-store same-day pickup at a retail counter | Ship or pick up in NYC | Yes |
| Same-day shipping (order by 12pm ET) | Yes, on many products | No |
| Free online designer + 10,000+ templates | Yes | Yes, basic design tools |
| Price Match Guarantee | Yes, 110% price match | No |
| 1,000+ products under one roof | Yes | Limited print selection |
| Loyalty rewards (earn coins on every order) | Yes | Yes, retail rewards program |
| Quality, Price Match, On Time Every Time, Customer Service & Ultimate Satisfaction guarantees | Yes, 5 written guarantees | Limited |
| Years in business | 25+ (since 1999) | Not publicly shared |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (10,000+ reviews) | Read at the source |
Staples is built for the errand: walk in with a file, walk out with prints. A bookmark is a different object, handled for as long as the book takes, which makes the stock and the finish the product.
Where a counter bookmark stops
Six reasons the bookmark order leaves the office store
A bookmark is a keeper, print it like one
4OVER4.COM runs a bookmark line: standard, gloss laminated, velvet laminated, soft touch, suede, silk, kraft, metallic, plastic, magnet and metal.
Lamination for a bookmark that gets handled
Gloss laminated bookmarks print on 16pt gloss laminated stock, 100 for $200.84 and 500 for $251.36, so the step from 100 to 500 adds about $50.
Soft touch up to 80pt
Soft touch bookmarks come in 32pt, 48pt, 64pt and 80pt, from 50 for $40.04.
Priced for the box, not the errand
Author signings, library programs and bookstore counters order by the hundred: 500 standard bookmarks cost $51.62, about 10 cents each.
A free proof before the run
Every order includes a free proof, so the trim, the bleed and the 1/8 or 3/16 inch tassel hole land where the design expects.
The rest of the reading campaign
Event flyers, posters and the banner over the signing table go on the same order as the bookmarks.
Finish by finish
What separates a keeper from a scrap
Lamination: the durability layer
A bookmark gets pulled, tucked and pressed between pages, so the edge and the surface take the wear. Gloss laminated bookmarks seal the print on 16pt laminated stock, and velvet laminated bookmarks do the same with a muted surface.
Premium surfaces: the keep-me layer
A soft touch bookmark has a velvety feel, a kraft bookmark a natural brown face for an indie bookstore or a coffee brand, and silk and metallic bookmarks a premium finish. Design directions live in how to make bookmarks.
Event economics
Priced for the signing table, not the counter
Bookmarks are bought by the box for a launch tour, a summer reading program or a bag-stuffer, and the price per piece falls with the count: 100 standard bookmarks cost $25.27 and 1,000 cost $86.78, under 9 cents each.
The presses are G7 color profiled and every run gets a free proof, so the trim and the bleed are settled before printing and a reorder matches the first run.
Sizes
Paper bookmarks print at 2x6 or 2x8 inches; magnet bookmarks come in four sizes from 2x3.5 to 5x7.
Stocks
Standard bookmarks run on 20 stocks, from 13pt Uncoated Cover to 26pt Metallic Pearl Ice, and kraft bookmarks print on 18pt kraft cover made of 100% recycled fiber.
Kraft
Kraft bookmarks print on 18pt 100% recycled kraft, 100 for $40.23 and 1,000 for $248.64.
Gains and gaps
A counter bookmark, or one built to last the book
4OVER4.COM bookmarks
- Bookmarks from standard to metal
- Kraft bookmarks on 100% recycled fiber
- Gloss and velvet laminated bookmarks
- Free proof and G7 color on every run
- 110% price match, coins, free samples kit
Staples bookmark printing
- Limited bookmark finishes
- No laminated bookmark line
- No premium or specialty finishes
- No free proof step or price match
Wally explains the bookmark switch
A piece people keep for months deserves a printer that builds for that
An office store prints a bookmark like a receipt: flat and fast. 4OVER4.COM prints it laminated, soft touch, kraft or metallic, at 2x6 or 2x8, with a tassel hole if you want one.
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The long read
Staples and 4OVER4.COM bookmarks, stock to proof
The parts below compare Staples and 4OVER4.COM on the line, the proof and the price per box.
What Staples bookmark printing actually is
Staples is an office supply chain with a print counter, and a bookmark there is what the counter can make of it: a small flat piece cut from the stocks on hand, ready quickly, priced per piece. For a dozen bookmarks needed this afternoon, that convenience is real. The reason to look further is what a bookmark actually is: the rare piece of print marketing that gets used daily for months, which means the object's durability and feel are the entire message.
How a bookmark line answers
4OVER4.COM treats the bookmark as a product family. Standard bookmarks carry the volume, gloss laminated and velvet laminated versions seal the piece, and soft touch, suede, silk, kraft, metallic, plastic and metal bookmarks cover the rest. The whole bookmarks range runs on one order flow.
The proof step
At two inches wide, a drifting margin or a clipped bleed shows at once, and a tassel hole in the wrong spot spoils the batch, so every run gets a free proof first.
Who orders bookmarks by the box
Authors at signings, libraries and schools with reading programs, and bookstores that drop one in every bag.
The verdict
A stronger choice than a retail counter for a bookmark meant to last: a full bookmark line, laminated and soft touch options and a lower price per piece on a box.
The second side
Putting the back of the bookmark to work
Most bookmarks are designed on one side and left empty on the other, which wastes the half a reader sees every time the book closes. The back is the useful face, because it is read slowly and repeatedly for as long as the book takes.
- A reading list.
- Opening hours and an address, the details a reader needs when they finally act.
- A scannable code to a signup, a catalog or an event page.
- For an author, the next title in the series and its release date.
Keep the back quieter than the front and leave real margin, since a bookmark is narrow and crowded type on a two inch strip stops being read. The guide to making bookmarks covers layout on both faces.
Why readers' brands trust us
A 4.8 from 10,000+ reviews, bookmarks included
The 4.8 averages 10,000+ reviews across every 4OVER4.COM product, bookmarks included, and 99.8% of orders arrive on time. For Staples, read the dated reviews at the source.
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Pick the finish, upload your design or start from a free template, and approve the free proof before the run.
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Bookmark questions
Common Questions
Ten answers on Staples bookmarks, where to print one, price, finishes, sizes, turnaround and who orders in bulk. Browse every printing question on our FAQs hub.
Will Staples print bookmarks?
A print counter will cut a small flat piece from the stocks it keeps behind the desk, which works when a dozen are needed that afternoon. What it does not carry is the finish range that makes a bookmark last, lamination, soft touch, kraft, silk and metallic. 4OVER4.COM prints those as a dedicated product family.
Where can I get a bookmark printed?
Any print counter can make one, and a dedicated printer makes one worth keeping. The difference is the stock and the seal on it. Look for laminated or premium surfaces, a free proof before printing, and bulk tiers if the run is for an event or a reading program.
Why is it so expensive to print at Staples?
A counter prices by the piece. A press run drops the unit cost as the count climbs: 200 standard bookmarks cost $31.86 and 500 cost $51.62. Loyalty coins accrue on every order.
What is a good Staples bookmark printing alternative?
A printer with a dedicated bookmark line, from standard bookmarks to gloss laminated, soft touch and kraft. Browse the whole bookmarks range.
How do I choose the right bookmark?
Match the finish to the life it will lead. A giveaway at a book signing suits laminated stock; a boutique or gallery piece suits soft touch or kraft; a luxury edition earns silk or metallic. Then design for the strip: one strong vertical image, readable type, and the call to action near the top where a page reveals it. The guide to how to make bookmarks walks through design, print, and customization.
What does bookmark printing cost and how are prices set?
Stock, finish and quantity set the price: soft touch bookmarks start at 50 for $40.04, gloss laminated at 100 for $200.84, and a lower written quote for the same run is matched and beaten by 10%.
What sizes, stocks and finishes are available?
Standard bookmarks add a custom size, rounded corners, high gloss UV coating and a 1/8 or 3/16 inch tassel hole as options; metal and metallic bookmarks print at 2x6 only and plastic at 2x8. Order the free samples kit to feel the difference lamination makes before committing an event run.
How long does bookmark printing take and how does it ship?
Standard bookmarks print in 3 business days, with a same-day option when ordered by 12pm ET. Every order includes a free proof before printing, and 99.8% of orders arrive on time, which matters when the signing or the reading program has a fixed day.
Who orders custom bookmarks in bulk?
Authors and publishers hand them out at signings, libraries and schools run them through reading programs, bookstores drop one in every bag, and cafes and boutiques use them as brand pieces. For creative directions, see the custom bookmark design inspiration piece and real customer runs in the bookmarks showcase.
How does 4OVER4.COM compare with Staples on other printing?
The full 4OVER4.COM vs Staples breakdown covers the whole catalog.
