We run a web based SaaS startup. Should we even bother printing business cards out? I don't remember the last time anyone handed one out.
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Nice to have - not need to have.
Like Nishank says; if you attend event and a lot of meetings, then get a small stack. They are cheap to print and you can get a decent design on Fiverr or such.
Only time they come in handy are at networking events and/or if you're doing in-person sales.
Other than that, I've never found any use for them.
Great for if your are networking on meetup.com or something and always good to have in case you bump into someone that you think may help you in the future, but other than nope.
However you can get some printed for $10 these days so it can be a cheap nice to have, i guess you never know.
Worst case you can put them in a bowl at the hotel and try and win something!