# RateRight Hostel Campaign -- Poster Printing Options (Australia) **Brief:** 100 x A4 colour laminated posters for hostel distribution. **Last updated:** 2026-03-14 --- ## Quick Comparison | Provider | Est. Cost (100x A4 laminated) | Turnaround | Delivery | Min Qty | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Officeworks** | ~$285-$320 (print ~$2/ea + lam ~$0.85/ea) | Same day-2 days (in-store) | Pick up in-store (free) | 1 | | **Snap Printing** | Quote only (no online A4 pricing) | Same day available | Varies by centre | 1 | | **VistaPrint AU** | N/A -- **no A4 posters on AU site** | 5-8 business days | Free std >$79, else $9.99 | 1 | | **MOO AU** | ~$105 unlaminated (no lam option) | Not listed -- use calculator | Varies | 50 | | **Design2Print** | ~$65-$119 unlaminated (no lam option) | Not specified | $9.95 flat | 25 | | **The Online Printer** | ~$114 unlaminated 150gsm (no lam) | 4-5 business days | Pickup free; shipping varies | 100 | | **ePrint Online** | Quote via calculator (lam available) | 1-3 business days | Poster-protected shipping | 1 | --- ## Detailed Notes ### 1. Officeworks (RECOMMENDED for speed + convenience) - **Website:** officeworks.com.au/print-copy - **A4 Colour Poster:** From ~$7.70 each (1-20 qty); drops with volume. Expect ~$2-3/ea at 100 qty on 160gsm coated or 200gsm gloss/satin. - **Lamination add-on:** ~$0.85/ea at 100+ qty (gloss or matte). - **Estimated total for 100 laminated:** ~$285-$320 all-in. - **Turnaround:** Same day for in-store print jobs. Most stores can do it while you wait or within a few hours. - **Delivery:** Pick up from 160+ stores Australia-wide. No shipping needed. - **Quality:** Digital print, solid for indoor posters. 200gsm gloss looks sharp. - **Pro:** Walk in, get it done, walk out. No waiting for couriers. Great for a quick first batch. - **Con:** More expensive per unit than online bulk printers. Pricing is in-store / quote-based for large runs -- call ahead for 100+ to confirm. ### 2. Snap Printing - **Website:** snap.com.au - **A4 Poster:** Not listed online (A3 starts at $30 for 1 copy). A4 likely available as custom quote. - **Lamination:** Available -- quote required. - **Turnaround:** Same-day printing available at most centres. - **Delivery:** Varies by location; pickup from local Snap centre. - **Quality:** Professional offset/digital. Good for branded work. - **Pro:** 140+ centres across AU. Good design support if needed. - **Con:** Quote-based pricing means you need to call/email. Likely more expensive than Officeworks for simple digital posters. ### 3. VistaPrint Australia - **Website:** vistaprint.com.au - **A4 Poster:** NOT available on the AU site. Smallest poster size is A2. AU site focuses on A2-A0 and B-sizes. - **Workaround:** Could order A4 flyers instead (different product category), but no lamination option. - **Verdict:** SKIP for this job. Not suitable for A4 laminated posters in AU. ### 4. MOO Australia - **Website:** moo.com/au/posters-a4 - **A4 Poster (100 qty):** - Essential (160gsm recycled): $93.99 - Premium Matte (225gsm): $104.99 - Premium Gloss (250gsm): $104.99 - Pearlescent (300gsm): $307.00 - **Lamination:** Not offered. Paper finish only. - **Min qty:** 50 - **Delivery:** Shipping calculator on site; not specified upfront. - **Quality:** High quality paper and print. Double-sided included at no extra charge. - **Pro:** Clear online pricing, premium feel. - **Con:** No lamination. Would need separate laminating (Officeworks self-lam pouches ~$25/100 pack + machine time, or pay ~$0.85/ea). ### 5. Design2Print (D2P) - **Website:** design2print.com.au - **A4 Poster (100 qty):** ~$65-$119 (sale pricing varies). 250gsm gloss stock. - **Lamination:** Not available online. - **Min qty:** 25 - **Delivery:** $9.95 flat rate Australia-wide. - **Turnaround:** Not specified on site. - **Pro:** Cheapest base poster price found. Good paper weight (250gsm). - **Con:** No lamination option. Would need separate laminating step. ### 6. The Online Printer - **Website:** theonlineprinter.com.au - **100 x A4 Poster:** $114 (150gsm gloss art, single-sided CMYK). - **Lamination:** Not listed. - **Turnaround:** 4-5 business days. - **Delivery:** Pickup free; shipping via calculator. - **Pro:** Simple fixed pricing. Related products: 250 for $129, 500 for $147. - **Con:** Thinner paper (150gsm). No lam option. ### 7. ePrint Online - **Website:** shop.eprintonline.com.au - **A4 Poster:** From $11 (single). Bulk pricing via calculator. - **Lamination:** YES -- gloss or matt celloglaze available on poster and laminated document products. - **Paper:** Wide range: 150gsm to 350gsm, gloss/silk/matt. - **Turnaround:** 1-3 business days (same-day available at extra cost). - **Delivery:** Poster-protected shipping Australia-wide. - **Pro:** One of the few online printers offering integrated lamination. Good paper range. - **Con:** Must use their quote calculator for exact bulk pricing; no published price tables. --- ## Rocky's Action Plan **Fastest option (need them this week):** Go to Officeworks. Print 100 x A4 colour on 200gsm gloss + laminate. ~$285-$320. Done same day. **Cheapest option (can wait 5-7 days):** Order 100 x A4 from Design2Print or The Online Printer (~$65-$114), then laminate yourself at Officeworks (~$85 for lamination) or buy a $25 pack of A4 lam pouches + use a laminator. Total: ~$150-$200. **Best all-in-one online option:** ePrint Online -- supports lamination built in. Get a quote via their calculator for 100 x A4 gloss laminated. Expect ~$200-$300 range. 1-3 day turnaround. **For a test batch of 10-20 first:** Officeworks in-store. Quick, no commitment, see how they look before ordering 100. --- *Prices are estimates based on web research (March 2026). Always confirm final pricing directly with the provider before ordering. Most online calculators will give exact quotes in seconds.*