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East Coast Blueprints Alternative? B&W and Color Prices Compared
East Coast Blueprints is a family-owned plan printer in Cape May County, NJ, per its site. It bills color two ways: a line work rate for drawings with color on them (color-coded MEP, red markups) and a higher heavy coverage rate for pages with ink on 12% or more of the sheet, or a rendering or photo about 3×3 in or larger. Print My Plans charges one color rate at every size and any coverage: $3.75 per sheet, 17×22 through 36×48.
Short answer (prices checked Oct 25, 2026): for black & white it depends on size. East Coast Blueprints costs less at 18×24 ($1.25 vs our $1.95) and at 24×36 from 25 sheets of one size ($1.80 after its 10% discount). Print My Plans costs less at 24×36 under 25 sheets ($1.95 vs $2.00), at 30×42 ($3.00) and at 36×48 ($2.99). For color, Print My Plans’ per-sheet price is lower than East Coast Blueprints’ at 24×36, 30×42 and 36×48 at every quantity, including after their volume discounts. On large 24×36 runs the gap is small and their ground shipping is free over $100, so compare delivered totals. At 18×24 we’re cheaper below 25 sheets of one size; from 25 sheets their discounted line-work rate ($3.60) is below ours. For heavy-coverage pages we’re cheaper at every size and quantity.
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Color price per sheet, single-sheet rates (checked Oct 25, 2026)
| Sheet size | Print My Plans | East Coast Blueprints, line work | East Coast Blueprints, heavy coverage | Print My Plans costs less by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18×24 | $3.75 | $4.00 | $6.50 | $0.25 / $2.75 |
| 24×36 | $3.75 | $4.75 | $8.95 | $1.00 / $5.20 |
| 30×42 | $3.75 | $8.00 | $12.95 | $4.25 / $9.20 |
| 36×48 | $3.75 | $9.00 | $17.95 | $5.25 / $14.20 |
Per sheet on 20 lb bond, before shipping, tax and discount codes. East Coast Blueprints prices are from its pricing page, checked Oct 25, 2026; they can change, so check its site before you order.
What their volume discount changes
East Coast Blueprints takes 10% off at 25+ sheets of one size, 15% at 100+ and 20% at 250+. Even at the 20% tier their 24×36 line-work rate is $3.80, still above our $3.75 per sheet (with their free ground shipping over $100, a large 24×36 order can cost about the same delivered); 30×42 ($6.40) and 36×48 ($7.20) stay well above it. The one crossover is 18×24 line work: $3.60 at 25+ sheets, $3.40 at 100+ and $3.20 at 250+. If your job is a big run of 18×24 color line work, they cost less.
A 10-sheet 24×36 color set
- Print My Plans: 10 × $3.75 = $37.50, plus the shipping rate shown at checkout.
- East Coast Blueprints, line work: 10 × $4.75 = $47.50, plus $15 flat ground shipping: $62.50.
- East Coast Blueprints, heavy coverage (renderings): 10 × $8.95 = $89.50, plus $15: $104.50.
East Coast Blueprints ships ground free once printing passes $100, so on larger orders compare your own delivered totals.
Black & white: it depends on size (checked Oct 25, 2026)
| Sheet size | Print My Plans | East Coast Blueprints | Who costs less |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18×24 | $1.95 | $1.25 | East Coast Blueprints |
| 24×36 | $1.95 | $2.00 ($1.80 at 25+ sheets) | Print My Plans under 25 sheets; East Coast Blueprints from 25 |
| 30×42 | $1.95 | $3.00 | Print My Plans |
| 36×48 | $1.95 | $2.99 | Print My Plans |
Those are its line-work rates. For black & white pages with heavy gray-scale coverage, such as renderings or photos, East Coast Blueprints lists a higher rate ($2.50 at 18×24, $3.95 at 24×36 and $5.95 at 30×42 and 36×48); Print My Plans stays at $1.95 per sheet. From its pricing page, checked Oct 25, 2026.
Service differences
| Print My Plans | East Coast Blueprints (per its site) | |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day cutoff | 3 PM ET | 12 PM ET, Mon–Fri |
| Color pricing | One rate, 17×22 to 36×48, any coverage | Two rates by ink coverage, rising with size |
| Minimum order | None | None |
| Packing and extras | Rolled in a protective tube with tracking | Folding and hole punching (priced per sheet), vellum and mylar (quoted), up to 20 ship-to addresses per order |
When East Coast Blueprints is the better pick
- Mostly black & white sets with a few color pages: its order form bills color only on the pages that have it.
- 18×24 black & white, or 18×24 color line work in runs of 25+ sheets.
- Orders over $100 of printing, where its ground shipping is free.
- Sending one set to several addresses, folding, or specialty media.
Frequently asked questions
Is Print My Plans cheaper than East Coast Blueprints for color?
Per sheet, at the prices East Coast Blueprints lists (checked Oct 25, 2026), yes at 24×36, 30×42 and 36×48 at every quantity: $3.75 vs $4.75, $8.00 and $9.00 for line work and $8.95 to $17.95 for heavy coverage, and still lower after their 20% top discount. At 18×24 we’re cheaper below 25 sheets of one size; from 25 sheets their discounted line-work rate of $3.60 is lower than our $3.75. On big 24×36 runs their free ground shipping over $100 can make the delivered totals close.
Does ink coverage change the price at Print My Plans?
No. Every color sheet is $3.75 from 17×22 through 36×48, whether it has a few red markups or a full rendering.
Is East Coast Blueprints cheaper for black and white?
At 18×24, yes ($1.25 vs $1.95). At 24×36 they list $2.00, so we’re $0.05 less below 25 sheets; from 25 sheets their 10% discount brings it to $1.80. At 30×42 ($3.00) and 36×48 ($2.99) Print My Plans is less at $1.95.
Is there a minimum order?
Neither company lists a minimum order. You can order a single sheet from Print My Plans.
How fast will my prints ship?
Check shipping options and estimated delivery at checkout.
If we make a mistake, we reprint and ship it free of charge. For anything else, email support@printmyplans.com and we’ll help sort it out.
East Coast Blueprints is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to compare published prices and services. Print My Plans is not affiliated with or endorsed by East Coast Blueprints.
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