Spec This

"Spec This" only sounds like a slur to hurl at exploitative types who try to shake you down for gratis design work. In fact, it's an online tool that allows designers to quickly and easily estimate printing costs. When you next find yourself with a print project, head to Spec This and fill out the form with the pertinent details, including stock, inks, coatings, finishing, and fulfillment. As soon as you click "submit," the site will send your project specs to any printer(s) you specify, and before you can say CMYK, you'll be comparing quotes—and saving time and money. Think of it as Priceline for printing.