The price of branded promotional products depends on the whole order: the chosen product, quantity, branding and preparation of the finished set for delivery. To receive a useful quotation, describe these elements in your first enquiry. This will make it easier to compare proposals and plan the budget for your project.
The product and its variant
The starting point is a specific model. Two mugs, backpacks or notebooks may look similar in photographs but differ in material, dimensions, capacity, features or construction. When comparing options, check the specification and choose the features that matter to your recipients.
Include the product name or reference number, colour and required variants in your enquiry. For clothing, add the planned size breakdown. If you have not yet chosen a model, describe the gift’s purpose, your audience and approximate budget. This provides a useful starting point for preparing suggestions.
Quantity and the order breakdown
Quantity is one of the main details needed for a quotation. Provide both the total number of items and a breakdown by colour, model and branding design. An order for one product with one logo may require different preparation from several different sets containing the same total number of items.
If you are considering more than one order quantity, request a quotation for each specific option. Compare the unit price and the total cost of each. Choose a quantity that suits your intended use of the products and your available budget.
Branding method and logo positions
The quotation should explain how the product will be branded. The method, artwork size, number of colours and number of branding positions may affect the price. The appropriate approach is selected for the specific product and the result you want to achieve.
Specify whether the logo should appear on one side, in several places, on the packaging or on every item in a set. If you need different names, numbers or artwork versions, include this in your description. Also ask whether the quotation covers branding preparation and whether any additional costs apply to your project.
Packaging, set assembly and delivery
A finished gift can include much more than the branded product itself. A box, sleeve, insert, gift card or the assembly of several items into one set are all elements worth describing separately. Specify whether products should be packed individually or in bulk.
For delivery, provide the destination and the number of addresses. If the order will be sent in stages, mention this in your enquiry. Ask which packaging, assembly and transport costs are included in the quotation so you can budget for the complete, finished order.
Timing and artwork preparation
State the date by which you need the products with you, along with the event date if the order is for an event. These details allow available models and production options to be checked. Ask whether your chosen schedule affects the scope or cost of the quotation and when the artwork needs to be approved.
Attach the logo files you have, together with any colour and layout guidelines. Preparing artwork for a particular branding method may require additional work, so agree the scope of this support before ordering. Also mention whether you need a visual mock-up or sample and ask about the arrangements for preparing them.
How to compare quotations
Compare quotations with the same scope. Check that they cover the same product, quantity, branding, packaging and delivery arrangements. Clarify which prices are net and which are gross, and whether the final total includes all the agreed elements.
Before sending an enquiry, prepare a short checklist:
- The product or its intended use, variants and quantity.
- The logo, desired result and branding positions.
- Packaging and how the sets should be assembled.
- Delivery addresses and the required arrival date.
- An approximate budget, specifying whether it is net or gross.
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