Simply to Impress Review: Graduation Invitation Stores

Established in 2003 by Heather Hasse, Simply to Impress was born from a passionate desire to craft innovative designs for announcements and invitations, aimed at immortalizing life's precious moments. Alongside an extensive array of graduation and holiday cards, the platform offers a range of unique party invitations, wedding announcements, business stationery, custom gift tags, journals, yard signs, banners, and more.

1,238 designs available

With an impressive catalog of 1,238 graduation invitation cards, Simply to Impress offers one of the most extensive selections available. The cards come in 12 distinct shapes and feature options for multiple photos. The selection includes both minimalist designs and detailed styles so whether you want something modern or classic, Simply to Impress will have a style for you. Given the number of choices, the platform's filters are extremely helpful. You can easily sort invitations based on various criteria including gender, number of photos, orientation, special features, greeting type, shape, theme, and color.

Minimal edits focused on text

While the design editing functionality remains fairly basic, allowing for minor alterations such as changing the shape, foil color, card size (where applicable), and uploading photos, you can't reposition photos or major elements on the card. Simply to Impress has added the ability to move and add text fields, as well as change the colors and fonts. However, anything attached to the "background" like script or photo windows is locked in place and uneditable. Some changes, like the shape of the cards, can affect your final price when you're finished.

Prices start at $0.60 per card

With prices starting as low as $0.60 per card, Simply to Impress offers competitive rates on graduation invitations, further sweetened by discounts available through email and text sign-ups. Prices can go up to $2.15 per card depending on the options you choose. Changes like cardstock or card shape will impact the final price. You are required to buy a minimum of 15 cards, but certain numbers like 25 or 50 cards can earn you further discounts.

100% satisfaction guarantee

Backed by a robust 100% satisfaction guarantee, Simply to Impress pledges to solve any problems if you're not content with your order, with exceptions limited to cases of defects that were due to customer error during the design process. You'll see the satisfaction guarantee details listed on every card, making it easy to find if you need to ask for a refund.

Shipping in 2-5 days for most packages

Flat-rate shipping options are available, with standard shipping priced at $8.75 for a 2-5 day delivery timeframe. Expedited 2-day shipping is offered at $15, while overnight shipping carries a fee of $25, although occasional free shipping promotions may offer further savings.

Concerning reviews for order errors

Customer feedback for Simply to Impress presents a pretty negative picture, with many reports highlighting negative experiences. The Better Business Bureau shows only a "D+" rating and third-party review sites like Trustpilot show a 2.2-star average rating out of 5. While there are some reviews that praise Simply to Impress' affordability, quality, and prompt delivery, most reviewers lament challenges in resolving issues with customer service. Reports of printing errors, unexpected delays, and communication difficulties underscore the importance of exercising caution when considering Simply to Impress for graduation invitations.

Simply doesn't impress

While we loved the massive inventory at Simply to Impress, it doesn't "wow" us in the customer service department. With low-scoring reviews and only a "D+" from the BBB, we have some concerns about how reliable Simply to Impress is when it comes to delivering quality graduation invitations. We hope that Simply to Impress will improve its customer service and design elements in the future, but for now, we're a little cautious.

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