Offset Pricing and Digital Pricing are available for Windows or macOS as standalone products. Your purchase allows you to use the software on every computer in your shop, regardless of platform. PrintSmith Vision only supports the use of Offset Pricing natively. The standalone version of Crouser Offset Pricing is included at no cost with the purchase of Crouser Pricing for PrintSmith Vision. The Crouser Pricing for Digital is only available as a standalone product.
The Crouser Guide is a time-saver that's easy to use, ensuring quick and accurate pricing. It's a must-have tool for any printing business looking to streamline operations and maximize profitability.
Why Use the Crouser Guide?
The Crouser Guide offers competitive pricing for both short and long print runs, ensuring you maximize profits without sacrificing quality. It includes detailed estimating standards for different stocks, helping you create accurate price curves in automated systems like EFI PrintSmith. This level of detail is unique to the Crouser Small Press Pricing Guide.
Easy to Use
Our guide is designed for simplicity and efficiency, saving you time and effort. It's easy to teach others, and our exclusive bookmarking system allows for customized pricing for specific customers or jobs. No more inconsistent pricing within your shop.
Regional Variations
We account for regional price variations by providing low (X), middle (Y), and high (Z) price lists. While production costs may vary, common costs like paper and equipment are similar. Our pricing schedules ensure you're covered, regardless of location-specific expenses like wages or rent.
The Crouser Secret Formula
We follow a unique three-step process:
1. Real-Time Market Updates: We use data from real printers to update market prices.
2. Cost Comparison: We compare market prices with cost-plus pricing based on industry standards, ensuring you don't lose money.
3. Flexible Pricing: Prices rise to meet market rates when possible, with cost-plus prices as a floor. This helps maintain profitability.
Transparency and Accuracy
We disclose our budget hour rates, estimating standards, and markups, ensuring transparency. Plus, our pricing considers paper costs, eliminating guesswork. Unique to our guide is the adjustable capacity utilization rate, which increases with run length while maintaining consistent budgeting standards.