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The Greeting Card Association reports that Americans purchase 6.5 billion greeting cards each year.
(1) Here’s a look at ways to reduce your holiday greeting card costs.
l Gold digital.
(2) Add photos or video to make your e-cards more personal.
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If you plan to mail your cards, remember to consider postage costs. Square cards look cool, but they cost more than a regular stamp to mail because they’re not a standard size. If cost is a consideration, stick to rectangular(矩形的)cards and avoid too heavy ribbons that increase your mailing costs.
l Look at unexpected sources.
You don’t have to order custom greeting cards with your family’s photo. Preprinted greeting cards can cost less and work just as well.
____ (4)____ The best part is that when these cards don’t have a photo or the year printed on them, you can use any leftovers in the future.
l Make your own.
Use old greeting cards (with written messages cut out, of course), wrapping paper and ribbons, or magazine photos to create your own holiday cards.
l Shop after-Christmas sales.
Starting from Dec. 26, sellers who want to clear out holiday stocks will deeply discount cards, wrapping paper and decorations.
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(1) A. Search for promotion codes.
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B. Avoid paying for extra postage.
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C. Buy envelopes for your cards for different purposes.
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D. And Christmas cards account for a big percentage of that.
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E. Check one-dollar stores or even garage sales for affordable greeting cards.
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F. So this is a good time to stock up if you have the storage space.
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G. If you’re short of time or money, e-cards could be your best choice.
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(2) A. Search for promotion codes.
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B. Avoid paying for extra postage. |
C. Buy envelopes for your cards for different purposes. |
D. And Christmas cards account for a big percentage of that. |
E. Check one-dollar stores or even garage sales for affordable greeting cards. |
F. So this is a good time to stock up if you have the storage space. |
G. If you’re short of time or money, e-cards could be your best choice.
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(3) A. Search for promotion codes.
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B. Avoid paying for extra postage. |
C. Buy envelopes for your cards for different purposes. |
D. And Christmas cards account for a big percentage of that. |
E. Check one-dollar stores or even garage sales for affordable greeting cards. |
F. So this is a good time to stock up if you have the storage space. |
G. If you’re short of time or money, e-cards could be your best choice.
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(4) A. Search for promotion codes.
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B. Avoid paying for extra postage. |
C. Buy envelopes for your cards for different purposes. |
D. And Christmas cards account for a big percentage of that. |
E. Check one-dollar stores or even garage sales for affordable greeting cards. |
F. So this is a good time to stock up if you have the storage space. |
G. If you’re short of time or money, e-cards could be your best choice.
|
(5) A. Search for promotion codes.
|
B. Avoid paying for extra postage. |
C. Buy envelopes for your cards for different purposes. |
D. And Christmas cards account for a big percentage of that. |
E. Check one-dollar stores or even garage sales for affordable greeting cards. |
F. So this is a good time to stock up if you have the storage space. |
G. If you’re short of time or money, e-cards could be your best choice. |