short run jigsaw puzzle production - looking for prices and information

[Jeff]

I'm looking for a company that can produce 500-1000 puzzles, either mounting, coating, and cutting existing prints or printing and jigsaw puzzle cutting. Anyone have a recommendation for this type of job and/or some ballpark pricing information.

[Jeff]

I haven't found a company that offers pricing in the 500-1000 run-length range yet

I've found a few retail offerings for custom diecut puzzle creation:

• Photo Puzzle 18" x 24" 551 pieces $34.95
  http://www.customcreationsunlimited....-x-24-236.html
  
• 16" x 20" 504 pieces $35.95
  http://www.jigsaw2order.com/php/uploadspec.php
  
• 11" x 17" 308 pieces $23.00
  http://mrsmoosejigsawpuzzles.com/custompuzzle.htm

The prices above for the ideal size puzzle for the project I have in mind (16x20 or 18x24 or larger size) are too high to resell these though for the project I have in mind.

I've found a couple of very small machines:

• http://www.puzzlemachine.com/equipmen.html
  PG1 Jigsaw puzzle press
  16" x 10" 252 / 504 / 756 piece puzzle die set
  11" x 17" 308 piece puzzle die
  (a little too small)
  
  
• http://www.puzzlequip.com/productsho...LE%20MAC HINE
  JIGSAW PUZZLE MACHINE RH-40
  Processing width: 970mm
  Size: 1470*1110*990mm
  Power: 2.2kw
  Power Supply: 380V /110V/220V
  Weight: 500kg
  Material: paper cardboard, thichness: 1-2.5mm
  Moulds: 1000 pz - 701 x 521 mm; 1500 pz.
  8501x 641 mm; 2000 pz.
  993 x 743 mm (39 x 52 PC)
  (all small sizes within width of 8500mm)
  The JIGSAW PUZZLE MACHINE 960 is our newest machine, it can make puzzle up to 2000pcs puzzles with thickness of 1-2.5mm thickness, it owrks in a perfect way with low noise and high efficient.
  New Features:
  * Electrical driven, uper axis and lower axis run at the same time.
  * The axises have reversal running function
  * Low noise
  
• http://www.avisolutions.co.uk/jigsaw.htm
  A Unique Counter Top System allowing you to supply your customers with personalized jigsaw puzzles in seconds.
  
  The Jigsaw Puzzle machine allows for a quick return on investment.
  
  The machine can cut puzzles of varying sizes and numbers of pieces.
  
  The roll cutter machine weighs 55kgs and has dimensions of 560mm x 370mm x 370mm.
  (also a little on the small side at 12" max width)