FAQ ~ Raffle Ticket Design ~ Charges ~ Shipping ~ Proofs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we plan our raffle?

State Statutes regarding raffles or games of chance differ widely. Check with your state and local authorities for more information. Seek the advise of a tax accountant to determine if your raffle tickets will be tax deductible.

Click here to check your state's Raffle Laws and Requirements

When can we have our tickets in our hands?

LMN produces a vast variety of tickets, raffle books and other items.

Many standard tickets using reflex blue ink are ready to ship in 4 working days, some in 2 days. The normal time for standard raffle ticket books is 4 days. Other tickets may require up to 7 working days.

You may choose our 48 Hour option, which is ready to ship in 2 working days, or 24 Hours, which is ready in one day. If you choose 8 Hours, your order is ready the same day.

These production times are, of course, subject to variables and additional costs. We generally need rush orders by noon EST.

Remember to allow time for proofing if you require a proof.

Please call for specific information on your order.

What is the shipping going to cost?

We provide FREE Commercial Ground Shipping UPS to Our Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6

There is a $5.00 Handling Charge per carton.

Residential delivery is an additional $10.00.

What number will our tickets start with?

For standard raffle books and ticket quantities over 2000, start your numbers with 0001 or the next rounded multiple of one hundred; 0101, 0201, 1001, 1501, 2001, etc.

Digital numbering is used for ticket quantities under 2000 and any starting number can be used.

Consider that higher ticket numbers makes it appear that more tickets are being sold and translates into smaller winning chances to your prospective buyers.

How do we design our raffle ticket?

• The first lines should identify the organization that is holding the raffle and include the name of the event.
• The ticket design should list and emphasize the prizes being awarded.
• Be sure to identify and emphasize where the proceeds from the raffle will be used.
• Include the date, time and place where the raffle will take place.
• The ticket price is usually placed near the bottom with the licensing information, if required.
• Some states also require that the licensing information is also placed on the stub of the ticket.
• Use only necessary punctuation.
• Reading type in all capital letters can be laborious. Avoid using all capital letters and underlining. You may use capitals for the first letters of words and use bold and italic types for emphasis.
• Keep it simple.
• We can place artwork on your ticket if you give us an idea of what you are seeking.
• If you have specific fonts that you want to use, please identify and we will do our best to match your choices.

Feel free to use any of these passages:
• Winner Need Not Be Present.
• No Substitution Of The Offered Prize Will Be Made.
• No Cash Will Be Given In Lieu Of Prize.
• No Substitution For Prizes.
• All Proceeds Benefit ..............
• Proceeds To Benefit ............
• Prizes Can Not Be Redeemed For Cash And Exclude Alcoholic Beverages.
• All Federal, State And Local Tax Laws And Regulations Apply.
• No Donation Necessary To Win.
• This is a 50/50 Cash Raffle and the Winner will Receive 50% of the Amount Received for All Tickets or Rights to Participate.

Please name your files to match the main line of the text of your ticket or job.

Can I get a Proof?

You may request a proof when you place your order for an additional charge. Certain orders will require a proof. All foreign copy will require a proof.

You may have your proof faxed to the number on your order form or choose to have it emailed.

We send out the majority of our proofs on the same day we receive the order.

In order for our typesetting department to proceed with your order's production, we must have the signed Proof Sheet faxed back to us.

Can I send our original logo to be used on our ticket?

We can place your original logo on your raffle ticket. Be sure to size the logo appropriately to fit your ticket and save as a pdf, tif, eps, or jpg at 300 dpi or larger. Please format for PC, not Macintosh.

Please name your files to match the main line of the text of your ticket or job.

Attach and Email it to us at art@lmn-printing.com

Can I send camera ready art?

Sure.
Save as "All Black," in RGB or Grayscale, not CMYK in pdf form.

For standard raffle ticket books, please send 3 Up.

If color, send 1 Up in the color you choose or in full color.

Please fax a copy or send printout sheet of artwork to assure accuracy of typestyles.

Always send a sample book for collated jobs.

All foreign copy will require a paid proof.

Special Negative Processing may be additional.

Please call for all other items or if you have questions.

Please name your files to match the main line the text of your ticket or job.

Please email to us at art@lmn-printing.com

What color inks do you keep in stock?

Our standard ink colors are Reflex Blue, Black, Process Blue, Red 185, Burgundy 201, Rubine Red, Orange 021, Bright Green 347, Dark Green 357, Brown 469, and Pantone Yellow.

What color papers do you keep in stock?

Our standard colors for 20 LB Bond and Vellum Bristol are White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gray, Pink, Gold, Lavender and Ivory.
For 24 LB Text Security Paper we have Blue, Green, Yellow, Gray and Pink.
Odd colors may be available and many other colors may be special ordered.

What about extra charges for Raffle Tickets?

These charges may be applied. Please call if you have questions on what pertains to your order.

Extra Lines After 12 lines of type on either side - $4.00 per line
Phantoms/Screens $30.00 no larger than 2"x2" - no charge if in artwork
Color Ink Other than our standard reflex blue
$120.00 wash up charge
2 color - 3 color - In Any Combination
$120.00 per color per side plus $9.00 per 5,000 chances
Pantone Matching System Color $120.00 base charge plus $6.00 per 50,000 chances
Printed 2 Sides $120.00 per color per side plus $9.00 per 5,000 chances
Prefixes In red, $50.00 flat charge - in blue (part of plate), no charge
Lotto Numbering Beginning at 0000-9999 - $110.00 flat charge
Guaranteed No Missing Numbers $110.00 flat charge
Color Paper 25% over basic charge plus $50.00 plate charge
Output on disk or email may be additional
Proofs $24.00 flat charge - will be faxed or emailed in 24 hours Any customer changes will cost an additional $24.00 after 2nd proof
Free proof over 5000 books
Foreign copy requires a paid proof
Allow 1 extra day
Stub on Right - Move 1 perforation: $100.00
Covers (20 lb color according to availability)
Requested color in stock. $50.00 flat charge
Printed Covers Up to 12 lines - bond - blue ink, one side
Up to 2,000 books $80.00
$11.00 each additional 1000 books
Standard color ink other than raffle ink color - $120.00 wash up charge
PMS Ink $120.00 plus $6.00 per 50,000 covers
Covers Print 2 Sides or 2 Colors $160.00 up to 2,000 books
$22.00 each additional 1,000 books
Numbered Covers $100.00 base charge plus $10.00 per 1M books with long cover
Perforation on Front Covers $80.00 flat charge
Long Front Covers $50.00 flat charge plus $4.00 each additional 1,000 books
Back Covers 20 lb - color according to availability
$100.00 up to 10,000 books - $4.00 each additional 1,000 books
With printing, see charges for printed covers
67 lb Vellum Cover White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gray, Pink, Goldenrod and Lavender
$110.00 up to 2,000 books - $16.00 each additional 1,000 books

How may I pay?

We accept credit cards and checks. You will want to mail your check before we ship your order. CODs incur a $15.00 charge.

How do I track our order?

You may track your order after it has shipped. You will need your seven digit order number that is listed on your sales order that was faxed to you. Click here to Track Your Order.