We ordered the minimum order quantity possible from each of the vendors. All sticker printers we used for this comparison accepted PDF files—kind of. More on that later, and since our illustrations are made with vectors, this file format works perfectly. We sent the same file and opted for their default sample size or a standard 3x3-inch sticker option from their menu of options. Matte lamination was chosen. They were shipped with the least expensive option available. We requested 1 design revision in all of them and accepted the revision on the first try.

The Printshops

For this first installment, we will test and compare five different custom printers.

• Sticker Mule
• Sticker Ninja
• Zug Monster
• Sticker App
• Sticky Brand

About the Artwork

This original artwork is inspired by Ari Aster’s Midsommar horror film – one of our favorites! As you may have noticed, we love possums so there was no way we disguised this cute little fella as the May queen.

We do have this sticker for sale on a XL 5in version and also on a 3in version.

What Are We Comparing?

Before Arrival

• What’s the minimum order quantity?
• How much was the final order price?
• Are there any other lamination options?
• What’s the price (with tax)?
• What’s the shipping price?
• What’s the sticker thickness?
• How long did the first proof take?
• How long did the second proof take after a revision was requested?
• How long did the sticker production take?

After Arrival

• How many stickers actually came in the order?
• Are there any defects?
• Color accuracy and quality.
• How easy it is to peel them?
• Scratch test.
• Water test.
• Outdoor test.

Misc.

• Extras and inserts
• Customer service
• Other