Vistaprint vs BCLD: Where Should Leicester Businesses Print Leaflets?
Vistaprint is the obvious online default. BCLD is a Leicester print and distribution specialist. Here's the honest side-by-side for a local business deciding where to print.
BCLD Leicester vs Vistaprint
| Feature | BCLD Leicester | Vistaprint |
|---|---|---|
| Print quality (170gsm silk) | Premium litho, sharp colour | Good digital, slightly less crisp |
| Paper weights available | 130gsm – 400gsm + lamination | Mostly 130gsm – 350gsm |
| Design service | Professional design, Leicester-based | DIY templates + paid design |
| Turnaround | 3–5 working days standard, 24h express | 5–10 working days typical |
| Local pickup (Leicester) | Yes, LE1 office | No, courier only |
| Distribution add-on | Yes, GPS-tracked, single supplier | No, you arrange separately |
| Price (5,000 A5 170gsm) | From £165 | From £140 typical |
| Proofing | Free hard proof on request | Digital proof only |
Verdict
Vistaprint wins on raw price for simple jobs you can design yourself. BCLD wins on quality, turnaround, design help, and the ability to print and distribute through one supplier — which usually saves more than the £25 price difference once you factor in time, courier costs and a separate distributor.
FAQs
Is Vistaprint cheaper than local printers in Leicester?
On simple, template-based jobs, Vistaprint is often £15–£40 cheaper. On premium stock, custom sizes or anything needing design help, local printers like BCLD typically match or beat them once design and proofing are included.
What we do
- Leaflet & Flyer Printing — High-quality leaflet and flyer printing on premium paper stock, available in A4, A5, A6, DL and custom sizes with full-colour litho or digital print. Prices start from around £29 for 250 A5 leaflets. Bulk runs of 10,000+ offer the best per-unit value.
- Leaflet Distribution — GPS-tracked door-to-door leaflet distribution across the UK. Every delivery is verified with real-time tracking so you know your leaflets reached real households. Shared distribution starts from around £30 per 1,000 leaflets. Solus delivery from £45 per 1,000.