A single standard card costs $85, but the per-card price falls to $70 at four cards, $60 at ten, and $40 at fifty. That is the entire group-order mechanic in one sentence: one order, one payment, and a lower price per card as the order grows. This post explains how the tiers work, what changes for shipping, and what happens when a group parcel goes missing.
The four price tiers
Group discounts are applied automatically in the cart, so you never need a code or a special link. The standard PVC and Teslin cards price like this:
- 1-3 IDs: $85 each
- 4-9 IDs: $70 each
- 10-49 IDs: $60 each
- 50 or more IDs: $40 each
The polycarbonate editions run higher, with their own matching steps: $100 for 1-3, $85 for 4-9, $70 for 10-49, and $50 for 50 or more. The full list lives on the prices page.
How the tiers are counted
The cart counts the number of IDs in the order, not the number of separate checkouts. That is why the cheapest way to order is to combine a few friends into one bulk order. Four people ordering separately each pay $85. Four people in a single order each pay $70, and the savings grow from there.
One person collects the details, places the order, and pays once. The cards arrive together in the same parcel, which keeps the process simple and the per-card price low. If you have never seen the form, the order form walkthrough covers every field before you start.
Every card still ships as two
The free duplicate is not a single-card perk. Every order ships two identical copies, whether it holds one ID or fifty, so a group order of ten is really twenty cards in the parcel. The duplicate costs nothing extra at any tier, which changes the value of a group order: each person effectively gets a spare. How the spare should be kept and used is covered in why every order ships two copies.
Shipping for group orders
Shipping tiers stay the same for groups, with production taking about five business days before dispatch. Economy costs $20 and takes about 20 business days. Expedited costs $50 and takes 10-14. Super Express costs $120 or $200, takes 5-8 business days, and is the only option with a delivery guarantee, with the higher rate applying to larger orders. The full stage by stage timeline is in the shipping and tracking guide, and the guarantee is unpacked in the Super Express guarantee post.
What a group reprint costs
If a non-guaranteed parcel goes missing, a reprint costs $50 for single orders or up to $200 for groups. That is the risk a group takes on Economy or Expedited shipping. Super Express includes a delivery guarantee, so a parcel lost by the carrier is replaced under the guarantee, which is the argument for choosing it when a large order is in transit. The exact terms are on the FAQ page.
How to place a group order
Choose the state for each person, upload each photo, and let the cart apply the tier price automatically. Each person's photo and signature follow the same rules, and the signature guide covers the pen and paper. The important part is the double-check before payment, because paid orders cannot be changed. Gather every photo and detail first, then start the group order in one session.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IDs do I need for the $70 price?
Four to nine IDs in one order brings the standard per-card price from $85 down to $70. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.
What is the cheapest price per card in a group order?
For standard PVC and Teslin cards, 50 or more IDs in one order drops the price to $40 each. The polycarbonate floor is $50 each at 50 or more.
What do polycarbonate cards cost in a group order?
Polycarbonate editions are $100 for 1-3, $85 for 4-9, $70 for 10-49, and $50 for 50 or more, so they keep the same tier structure at a higher base.
Can I combine friends into one bulk order?
Yes. The cart counts the total number of IDs, so one order with everyone's details gets the group price that separate checkouts would miss.
Does the Super Express price change for groups?
Super Express has two price points, $120 and $200, with the higher rate applying to larger orders. It is the only shipping option with a delivery guarantee.
What happens if a group order is lost in the mail?
On Economy or Expedited shipping, a group reprint can cost up to $200. On Super Express, a parcel lost by the carrier is covered by the delivery guarantee.
