- 1,000 flyers on 80 lb Gloss Book run about $115.85 base, both sides, while the same 1,000 on 14 pt Gloss costs closer to $185.85.
- 500 and 1,000 on 80 lb sit only about $14 apart ($101.43 vs $115.85), so the bigger tier is almost always the smarter buy.
- Front-only and both-sides prices sit close together on this stock, so a blank back is usually wasted space, not real savings.
This guide covers flyer stock, size, and quantity choices on 55printing.com so you stop guessing at checkout. Every price below is a base print figure from the live cheap-flyers lookup table for 8.5″ x 11″, checked July 2026. Shipping and rush add-ons are separate from these numbers.
Pick the stock for the job it will do
80 lb Gloss Book is the budget default for indoor handouts, running about $115.85 base for 1,000 both-sides. 14 pt Gloss costs closer to $185.85 for the same count. That roughly $70 gap buys stiffness and shelf life, not sharper printing, so match the stock to how long the flyer needs to survive.
Indoor bag inserts and one-week specials do fine on 80 lb. Gloss Book. Counter stacks that need to survive weeks of handling do better on 14 pt. Gloss, which feels closer to a postcard. On the July 2026 table, 1,000 both-sides on 80 lb runs about $115.85 base. The same 1,000 on 14 pt runs closer to $185.85. That gap buys stiffness and shelf life, not sharper printing.
Specialty stocks such as linen, kraft, or a heavier cover jump in price fast on this lookup table, and they solve a texture problem, not a print quality problem. Save them for a brand that already leans on a premium feel in its other materials. A weekly grocery insert or a one-time class schedule does not need that upgrade.
Quantity table to check your own quote
| Quantity | 80 lb Gloss Book, both sides | 14 pt Gloss, both sides |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | $87.47 | $152.04 |
| 500 | $101.43 | $154.40 |
| 1,000 | $115.85 | $185.85 |
| 2,500 | $185.52 | $327.07 |
Notice that 500 and 1,000 on 80 lb sit only about $14 apart. If your count is close to 500 and might grow, the larger tier often costs less per flyer and covers the next event too. At 1,000 both-sides, the per-flyer cost on 80 lb works out to roughly $0.12, while the same count on 14 pt lands closer to $0.19 each. Small counts under 250 always carry the highest per-piece price on any stock, which is normal for short print runs and not a sign of a bad quote.
One side or both
Front-only and both-sides prices sit close together on this stock, so a blank back is usually a wasted opportunity, not a real savings move. Use the back for hours, a map, a QR code, or a second offer. Leave it blank only when people genuinely need space to write a note by hand.
80 lb Gloss Book
- Cheapest option at every quantity, about $115.85 base for 1,000 both-sides
- Fine for bag inserts, one-week specials, and door drops
- Lighter weight keeps shipping cost down
14 pt Gloss
- Feels closer to a postcard and survives counter handling
- Costs about $70 more per 1,000 than 80 lb
- Worth it for a stack that gets picked up and re-read for weeks
Scenario: a gym membership drive
A boutique gym manager wants 1,000 flyers for a two-week membership drive: a front offer, a QR code to a signup form, and a class schedule on the back. Both-sides on 80 lb runs about $115.85 base, which the manager splits between two locations without touching the front-only price at all. A membership drive coordinator running a smaller push for one location instead orders the 500 tier at $101.43 and hands out the rest at a weekend open house. Either plan works because the artwork stayed final once it went to print, which is the real cost saver on any flyer run.
Both plans skip rush service entirely. The gym manager places the order ten days out, which leaves time for standard production plus ground shipping and a spare day before the drive starts. The coordinator running the smaller push orders even earlier, since the open house date was locked in a month ahead and there was no reason to pay for speed nobody needed.
Code hotprintsusa-10-off-for-copies is scoped to eligible color copies products on 55printing.com. It does not apply to flyers, so do not expect a discount line on a flyer order just because the code worked on a copy job last month. Check the deals hub for any flyer-specific code before you assume one exists.
Print a reusable flyer with a large QR code pointing to a page you can edit anytime specials or hours change. One 1,000-count order at $115.85 can replace four separate 250-count reorders and the three extra shipping charges that come with them.
Artwork checklist before you upload
- Build to the store template with bleed if color runs to the edge
- Keep phone numbers and QR codes inside the safe margin
- Give the design one primary offer; secondary details go smaller, not louder
- Export a clean press PDF with fonts embedded, not a screenshot
Turnaround planning
Standard turnaround is the default choice for most drives and markets. Rush pricing exists on the form for a fixed event date that cannot move. Order in the first half of the week if the flyers need to be in hand by a weekend event, since ground shipping still needs its own days on top of production.
Pick your stock and quantity, then see the live total with shipping before you check out.
FAQ
Are flyers the same product as color copies?
No. Flyers use marketing card stocks and flyer-specific pricing. Color copies use document papers and copy pricing. Order the product that matches how the piece will actually be used.
Does the copies coupon work on flyers if I try it anyway?
It should not apply, since the code is restricted to color copies products in the store rules. If a discount shows up on a flyer line, check the receipt closely before you pay.
What if I need a smaller rack card instead of a full sheet?
Smaller sizes exist on the same flyer form. Redesign the layout for the smaller trim rather than shrinking a letter-size flyer and hoping the text still reads.
How many flyers should a first-time event order?
Order for the actual headcount plus a modest buffer, not a guess rounded up to feel safe. A 500-count run covers most single-location weekend events with room for handouts at the door.
When does rush turnaround actually make sense?
Only when the event date cannot move and standard production plus shipping will not land in time. Paying for rush against a date with two weeks of slack is money spent for no benefit.
Can one design work for both a flyer and a follow-up postcard?
The layouts rarely translate directly, since postcards need mailing-safe margins and a different aspect ratio. Treat them as two builds from the same brand elements instead of one file resized twice.
