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How to use VistaPrint™, Inc. to create offline promotional materials

cMarket has partnered with VistaPrint™, the world's leading source for high-quality, low-cost graphic design and Internet printing to provide you with an easy, cost-effective way to get attractive print materials - such as: flyers, business cards, postcards, and bookmarks - to help you promote your auction.


What can I expect when working with VistaPrint™?
Here are some brief guidelines:

Creating your promotional print materials using VistaPrint by:

1. Logging in to the cMarket Auction Tools and browsing to Set Up > Promo Tools > Create Print Materials;

2. Within the Auction Tool's Resource Center, under QuickStart Kit: Successful Auction Promotions - Beyond Email > Create Print Materials; or

3. By browsing directly to: http://cmarket.biz.vistaprint.com.

Here's what to expect when working with VistaPrint:

Step 1: Set Up
VistaPrint's website is best-viewed using Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. For more information regarding VistaPrint's supported browsers, please visit VistaPrint's Help page.

Step 2: Get Started
If you're new to VistaPrint, you will need to create an account. Click the Log In button at the top of the page to create a new customer account. It is necessary to create an account so that VistaPrint may obtain your organization's shipping and billing information.

Step 3: Select a Promotional Item
Next, choose a promotional item for your auction. cMarket provides design templates with suggested copy to make the process of customizing your promotional material as effortless as possible. If you'd like to go a step further and custom-design your items, contact cMarket Graphic Services to request an order form.

Step 4: Enter your Auction Information
Depending on the promotional item you select (Flyer, Business Card, Postcard, or Bookmark), you will be asked to enter data such as: your Auction Name, Open Date, Close Date, Auction URL, etc. Be sure to double-check the information you enter for accuracy!

Step 5: Order Checkout: Quantity, Shipping Options, Stock, etc.
To place your order, follow VistaPrint's step-by-step prompts. You will be asked to make choices regarding quantity, shipment options, etc. Please note, some selections may require an additional fee. Depending on the shipping option you choose, VistaPrint will provide an expected delivery date for your order.

Still have questions? Contact cMarket Client Services at: support@cmarket.com.