Buy one for Christmas! Reasonably priced, personalised greeting cards. (moonpig.com)

Member Name: kate2009

Product:	moonpig.com
Date:	19/06/09 (139 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Add's a personalised touch

Disadvantages: None

I first discovered Moonpig.com after reading a review on Doo Yoo no less! If I am honest I have previously heard the advertising jingle in the background on TV, but the tune irritated me and so I just ignored it, thinking it was an advertisement for car insurance. Yes, I am aware that that is a bit dense - but I am exceptionally good at selective hearing.

**What is Moonpig?**

Moonpig is an online company which sells personalised greeting cards. The company has a range of cards for all occassions - whether you are searching for Wedding or anniversary cards, birthday and Christmas Cards, good luck cards or Father's day cards, you can pretty much find a card to suit your needs here.


**What is meant by 'personalised cards?'**

Basically, you can choose from a range of card designs and add your own personal touch. For instance, you can select ready made designs - such as a picture of 'Big Ben', and write a message or your recepient's name on it. You can also write your own greeting inside the card electronically, so that you can choose the font style and colour. Moving it up a step, you can also put personal photographs onto the cards. In fact you can put a number of different photographs on the front of the card, and also on the back.


**How does the system work?**

Moonpig produce the cards in a hi-tech production facility in Guernsey.

First of all you will need to register your details on the website, including billing addresses and payment details. You can pay via all the leading credit and debit card brands. This is simple enough and only takes a few minutes, unlike some companies which seem to want to know the far end of a fart, including your star sign and the colour of your underwear.

You will then go through the process of choosing your card and personalising it. This is a really easy process, because the online instructions take you through it step by step. Uploading photographs is easy and happens quickly. At the end you have the option to preview your card, which I recommend in case you have made any spelling mistakes or you decide you want to change the photographs.

What I really like about this process, is that you have the option to send the card via e-mail, if you are running late with your dates! So if you know the card won't arrive via post exactly on time, Moonpig can send an email to the recepient advising them that the card is running late but allowing them to look online at the card in the meantime. There is no charge for this service and I thought it was a nice little touch.

Finally, you can choose who you want the card sent to - the recepient or yourself. If it comes to yourself first (presumably so you can sign it), they will include a seperate envelope for the card inside the letter.


**Pricing**

Another bonus about this service is that the cards are actually very reasonable in price - especially considering you are adding a personalised touch. Many times I have gone to a high street card shop and suffered severe heart palpitations when looking at the price! Overall, I think that Moonpig cards are probably usually cheaper than the high street, particuarly if you go for the regular size.

An A5 design will cost you £2.99 when delivered first class, or an A4 card will cost £5.99. Any card orders received before 2pm Mon-Fri will be posted the same day.


**Tips***

When you log onto the website, you can have the option to 'Prepay.' If you pre-pay £20 up front before ordering anything, you can save get £5 extra free. However, I did not use this service because I didn't think I would be using the service on a regular basis. But if you want to incorporate the personal touch each time you send a card, it may be worth the money.

At the end of your order you will be given the option to sign up for 'i-points.' You can earn i-Points on each purchase which can be used for a range of things such as DVD's and CD's on the I-points website. Make sure you sign up!


**Summary**

I used Moonpig for the first time to buy a father's day card. I found the website easy to use and navigate, and simple to create a card. The card arrived two days after my order as I expected, and it looks great. I would definitely recommend this website and I think it is reasonably priced.

For more information, see the website - www.Moonpig.com or contact them on 0845 4500 100

Summary: Worth it for that special occassion