I just got an email from Lightning Source announcing an introductory deal – they are eliminating the setup fees if your order more than 50 copies. Here is clipping with the pertinent info:

Have you considered using on-demand printing, but wanted to see for yourself how it works? Effective March 23, 2009 through June 1, 2009 you can set up as many titles as you like, and with an order of 50 copies Lighting Source will waive your one time set up fee.

It’s simple:

1) Go to www.lightningsource.com and complete an application.

2) Set up your title metadata online. Enter the code FREESETUP in the promotional code field.

3) Upload your files or send your book

4) We will send you a proof of your book for your approval.

5) Approve it and place your order – 50 copies of each title to one ship to location- and your set up fee will be automatically credited to your account when your order ships prior to July 10, 2009.

This offer is good on all print and bind types in our standard list of products- Color interior, B&W interior, perfect bound paper, case laminate and jacketed hardcover.
Use FREESETUP on as many titles you like within the promotional period and save even more.

Got that? So, if you have been thinking of using them anyway remember promotional code: FREESETUP