stickerapp

src/posts/2026/2026-09-29-sticker-vendors.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Three other vendors are mentioned but will not appear in summaries: Sticker Guy,
 
 - Sticker Guy looks **awesome** for simple stickers (1 or maybe 2 colors printed on solid color vinyl), but holographic stickers are listed as temporarily unavailable, so I couldn't get a price quote.
 - Sticker Mule's CEO is a vocal Trump supporter.
-- Sticky Brand has started using generative AI marketing (this is secondhand information as I don't use instagram).
+- Sticky Brand has started using generative AI marketing (this is secondhand information as I don't use instagram). Also I had a [pretty bad customer service experience](#sticky-brand).
 
 I cannot promise that other makers do not have issues similar to Sticker Mule or Sticky Brand; this is just what I surfaced in my research.
 
@@ -37,7 +37,9 @@ I cannot promise that other makers do not have issues similar to Sticker Mule or
 
 Sticker Ninja - wow! Thick, sturdy vinyl that feels amazing. Plus loads of pretty finishes - I'm really noodling on what I could do on "Prism Party." They're not *the* cheapest, but for sets of 100 they're not awful, so they're probably my vendor of choice unless I'm buying more bulk (and 100 is my most common amount). I've ordered some new holo [hummingbirds](/hummingbird-become-ungovernable) from them as well as a design new to stickers, [big pidge](/big-pidges).
 
-Also, they sent me a "queer joy is a revolution" sticker in the sample pack. Also also, they seem like they have a great approach to work - they close their ordering on Sundays so they don't come in absolutely slammed on Mondays. I respect that a lot.
+Also, they sent me a "queer joy is a revolution" sticker in the sample pack - that one actually went on my laptop. Also also, they seem like they have a great approach to work - they close their ordering on Sundays so they don't come in absolutely slammed on Mondays. I respect that a lot.
+
+I was also impressed with StickerApp's variety of materials and product types, and their pricing is very competitive. If you want to save a little, they seem solid.
 
 ### Pricing summary
 
@@ -45,6 +47,8 @@ Death by Stickers stands out as *by far* the cheapest option for ~100 or maybe l
 
 If you want really small lots, maybe try Sticker Bunnies - their pricing model is a flat per-sticker rate regardless of order size. Be aware, however, that they only take orders via email, so it may be a bit more of an involved process than most.
 
+It is of course worth it with many vendors to join their email list and wait for deals. These are the standard prices and do not account for sales or discounts.
+
 ### Ease of peeling
 
 Brick City Printing, StandOut Stickers, Sticker Junkie, StickerApp, and StickerGiant offer split backs.
@@ -57,8 +61,6 @@ Busy Beaver, Death by Stickers, Sticker Bunnies, and StickerBros do not specify.
 
 ## Pricing tables
 
-It is of course worth it with many vendors to join their email list and wait for deals. These are the standard prices and do not account for sales or discounts.
-
 ### Price point 1: 100
 
 Per 100 (unless noted otherwise).
@@ -147,6 +149,10 @@ Union made!
 - Free shipping
 - Split backs
 
+They don't have a ton of options - seems like just white or holo vinyl - but their quality is good! The stickers feel decently sturdy.
+
+![Some sample stickers in both standard vinyl and holo, including 'stickers the cat,' some pride flag hearts overlaid with St. Louis flag iconography, and a riff on the Black Flag logo done with bricks.](/img/2026/stickers/brick-city-printing.jpg)
+
 ### Busy Beaver
 
 [Busy Beaver](https://www.busybeaver.net/)
@@ -169,7 +175,7 @@ Apparently you have to call Busy Beaver... on the phone... to get samples. Nah.
 - Free shipping for orders over $100.00
 - Couldn't find information regarding split backs
 
-Death by Stickers offers sample packs, but they're sold out at current.
+Death by Stickers offers sample packs, but they're sold out currently.
 
 ### StandOut Stickers
 
@@ -254,6 +260,16 @@ In the picture, silkscreen stickers are on the left and digital on the right.
 - Free shipping
 - Split backs
 
+I'm pretty impressed by the variety here, though the stickers that aren't specifically their "heavy duty" material feel a smidge flimsy. Their special finishes are fun and varied. They also offer a business card sticker option - though I personally wouldn't want a business card that thin...
+
+They have several sample packs - sticker materials (image 1, left; image 2), label materials (image 1, right), and product types (image 3).
+
+![A two-image collage showing all material samples laid out for both stickers - ranging from standard vinyl to finishes like 'pixie dust' and 'matte mirror' - and labels - five simpler varieties.](/img/2026/stickers/stickerapp-materials.jpg)
+
+![9 color test stickers for a variety of special finishes, matte and glossy holo and mirror, and clear.](/img/2026/stickers/stickerapp-colors.jpg)
+
+![A dozen or so varied stickers showing off business cards, die cut, special finishes, kiss cut, hang tag, heavy duty, and more, along with the packaging which has a sticker type key printed on it.](/img/2026/stickers/stickerapp.jpg)
+
 ### StickerBros
 
 [StickerBros](https://www.stickerbros.com/)
@@ -292,7 +308,7 @@ Sticky Brand has apparently gone pretty hard in on generative AI marketing. I pr
 
 \*Or well, I *thought* I ordered stickers. Here's what happened:
 
-I ordered a sample pack. I saw the discount on 100 holo stickers, realized I should have gone for that, and put in to cancel my sample pack, then ordered the 100 holo PLUS sample pack so I wasn't paying shipping twice. They then canceled my *second* order, of the 100 holo and sample pack, rather than my first. And now it's been 2 or 3 weeks and I still don't have a sample pack, because order 1 is seemingly stuck in printing. Welp.
+I ordered a sample pack. I saw the discount on 100 holo stickers, realized I should have gone for that, and put in to cancel my sample pack, then ordered the 100 holo PLUS sample pack so I wasn't paying shipping twice. They then canceled my *second* order, of the 100 holo and sample pack, rather than my first. And now it's been 2 or 3 weeks and I still don't have a sample pack, because order 1 is seemingly stuck in printing. Their customer service *sucks*, too - I have been talking to them about this and they have gotten details wrong, failed to read the information I am giving them, and now have canceled my sample order without me asking for that. So, no samples, screw them, will not be putting in a new order.
 
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