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Fifteen years later, the Apple Cards origin story

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  1. mvac · · focus · HN ↗
    Wow, I can see this type of service becoming a big hit these days. Similar to LP and analog photography comeback.
    1. jagged-chisel · · focus · HN ↗
      There are several companies doing it. Here’s Touch Note:

      <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;touchnote.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;welcome&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;touchnote.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;welcome&#x2F;

      <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;apps.apple.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;app&#x2F;touchnote-personalized-cards&#x2F;id325525543">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;apps.apple.com&#x2F;us&#x2F;app&#x2F;touchnote-personalized-cards&#x2F;i...

      1. WillAdams · · focus · HN ↗
        Pretty sure those folks are just using a digital press and sending things out w&#x2F; a bar-coded envelope w&#x2F; printed indicia --- as noted in the article, it was the letterpress aspect which set this apart.
        1. jagged-chisel · · focus · HN ↗
          Well, sure. But GP says “this type of service” which is indeed available. The exact service would be outrageously expensive, and too few customers would buy at the required prices.
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