These hanging Avery name tags are ideal for conferences. The paper inserts of are high quality and will take graphic intensive print jobs easily. The lanyards work great. I ordered four boxes of these, one of which came with tag holders that were slightly warped due to heat. They didn't prevent us from using them, but they didn't look as nice as those in ideal condition. After leaving the warped ones in the sun for an hour they uncreased, which was great. All of the tags looked fantastic, and I would without question use them again.
A note on producing name tags using mail merge: Word 2003 & Word 2007 have no template for these tags! There is a hanging name tag template, but it is only 3 tags per sheet, not the six on each sheet in the package. You will need to download the template from Avery's web page. Avery also offers a free add on to Word (both 2003 & 2007) that makes producing a mail-merge name tag much easier. I highly recommend you down load this free application named "Avery Wizard for Microsoft Office."
Check the comments section of this review for the weblink. Avery Insertable 3 x 4 Inch White Name Badges 100 Count (74459)
These name badges are junk. I love Avery products. The software templates are great and can be used in WORD to pull names from an excel file, and are extreemly flexible. You can for example make a column for first name in the excell spread sheet, and then in the avery template, make this 72 points, so their first name stands out. However, the hanging name badges are too thin, the corners break off, and the pre-pounched holes are not punched well. You feed a string through the holes that has a metal end on it and it is not easy to punch trough the plastic (via the pre-punched holes). Once you get the string through the hole, you have to tie a couple knots so the string does not come back out (i.e. the metal piece does not work). Avery should punch a smaller hole, and it should be better punched.
I am in charge of registration for an upcoming conference for 300 people. I am just glad that I got the hanging name tags early to try them out, so that I can return these to the store and find some better ones. I do not want to tie 600 knots!
I looked at other hanging name tags that I had hanging in a closet from previous conferences I had been to, and I found most were of thicker plastic and many also had a clip on the back so they could be used for a hanging name tag or a clip on name tag. These are much more versitile and have no knots tied on the back, i.e. they work!
These name badges were excellent quality and reasonably priced. They were easy to use with the Avery wizard. The only complaint I have is the limited templates available to use by Avery. I was trying to place a photo and name on each name badge. I was able to use one of the templates, but the print for the event was very small. And that was using the largest font and size available. I would have preferred a blank template to use. I did appreciate that this item was available on Amazon for a much lower price than in local retail stores.
These badges were perfect for our needs. They are a bit softer and more flexible than other badges, an advantage, since some badges are uncomfortable to wear. Best part is the universal use of Avery templates in all Word Processing programs making for a perfect fit!
Would definitely buy again.
Being a conference registration person and having to make up name badge the cost was most important to me. While looking for the product Amazon had the name badges at a cost that was way more reasonable then if I went to the store to purchase the same item. I am very grateful for Amazon assistance in helping me afford the product at a time when cost is everything...!
These labels worked quite well. I used the Avery Design & Print software because I needed about 150 labels. The software is somewhat basic (which is a good thing) and super easy to use. The only issues I had with the software was when I wanted to re-merge to print a few more labels. Seems that the software saves the merged product, so I had to re-create the product to print more (different badges). All things considered I would rate this a superb product.
I purchased these Hanging Name Badges online for almost 1/2 of the store cost. It is the exact same product that is carried in the office supplies stores.
Avery changed to new cords but I do not care for the new length. It is about 4" longer than the previous ones. I hope it gets changed back to the previous length.
I recommend this product for your next conference or covention!'
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