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I quickly grabbed this as soon as I saw it, because I think it's a brilliant idea. Setting up delivery of a card is a snap. The process is intuitive, streamlined, and feature-rich. You're even able to add a signature, directly from your iPhone. Placing an order is just as simple. You have the choice to either pay as you go (each time), or purchase credit in advance to use toward cards in the future. Nice touch, especially if you only plan on sending a few cards at a time, and don't want to enter your payment information every time. I just placed my first order, and had it shipped to myself, so I can see how the final product looks. I assume, that if the quality of the card matches the quality of the app, it'll be excellent. I'll alter my review if the card arrives shoddy, but I doubt that will be the case.

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This is the worse app I have ever downloaded from the App Store ever!!!! I could not ever get them to recognize that I live in the US. The very first cards I sent out, the confirmation was in French!!! I contacted their customer service several times. They claimed that the settings on my IPhone for Region must be set to the United States. I already knew that it was. But I still followed the screen shots that they sent and of course my settings were set to US!!!! They could not make this right!! I requested a refund of the credits on my account and I was told it was sent in Euro's!! The bank had to convert the Euros to US dollars. Back and forth to their customer service and nothing ever resolved properly except one card was received that I know of. However you are not allowed to adjust the font size at all. It remains at .8 which is quite small. Their excuse is that they were getting complaints that not all of people's text was coming through on the card. However prior to placing the order, you are allowed to see how the card will look like, in proof reading the card I would think that if text were missing it would be caught there. Don't waist your time on this app, just do not get it. You cannot send a review unless you rate the app. It's not possible to give to zero stars which is what it deserves. So I have to give it one in order for my review to be posted. By Linda Goodwillie

I really like the idea of making your own cards and mailing them all from your iPhone. As far as convenience goes, this app can't be beat. It's super easy to use. With the step by step procedure, it's really idiot proof! Choose your design. . . Choose your picture. . . Write the Card. . . Sign it (Yes, You can actually sign it with your finger). . . Input address and send. My only complaints fall into two categories: Price & Templates. The price, which does include postage, is high. Just a postcard costs $2. . . A 5"x7" folding card is $3.50. If someone wanted to do the same thing as home, it would be a quarter of that price. Yes, I do understand that it's a business that needs to make money. My other complaint is the templates. You're forced to use one of their designs. I wish you could really design your own card. . . Not only design the outside, but put pictures and text on the inside as well. Will I ever send a card through this app? Doubtful. HOWEVER, if I do need to send one out that I forgot, it's always a possibility. Especially if I'm too busy to get to the store or create my own and mail it.

PROS: First off, kudos for the concept. This is definitely unique and not something I've come across before. Secondly, I like the options. You have a pre-downloaded set of collections to choose from and you can download additional (for free as far as I can tell) depending on your card needs. I also loved that you can mail cards internationally not just domestically. And the best part about this is there did not seem to be an additional charge for international mailinga CONS: What I did not like (or couldnt figure out how to do) is edit a card after adding to cart. UNKNOWN: I did not actually place an order so I cannot comment on the service, delivery ETA, tracking capabilities, etc. I'm assuming these are not highly developed which is fine, but a good enhancement would be allowing customers to choose some premium/tiered shipping options to allow faster delivery or tracking Overall, 5 stars for concept, functionality and utility. I would like to give 4 based on the unknown, but that is really unknown because of me, not because of the app.

A great idea to allow you to create a personalized post card (or greeting card) and have it send to your recipient of choice from your iPhone. The interface is clean, stepping you through the process in a straightforward manner. Not much to complain about (even the price, as they compare very favorably to buying a card to send without the postage included), but I do have two niggles: First - from an interface perspective, it's not very intuitive that you should sign your name in landscape mode. Yes, there's a small banner that clues you in, but the fact that the rest of the interface is still in portrait makes for a less obvious interaction design. If you rotate the whole interface, there is no need even or the banner; iPhone users have a conditioned response. My other thought is that it would be nice to be able to email your creation in addition to being able to send a physical card. It would add a nice quick way to send a thought without the cost or delay of mailing the card. I'm guessing this omission is deliberate, as it may be perceived as undercutting the card sales, but it would round the app out nicely.