How to compare premium paper box quotations
Make sure both suppliers are quoting the same paper, finish and charges before you compare unit prices. 5-minute read.
Guides to buying premium paper boxes
Five short guides on paper, finishes, quantities and setup costs. The prices in the worked examples are made up for teaching, and each guide lists its assumptions.
100 vs 500 vs 1,000 premium paper boxes
Weigh the lower unit price of a big order against the cash you pay upfront and the boxes you may not use. 5-minute read.
Stock paper box + sticker vs custom print and finishing
Compare plain boxes with stickers against custom-printed, finished boxes on cost, packing time and appearance. 5-minute read.
Die-cuts, tooling and samples: what your quote includes
Find out which windows, inserts, cutting tools, samples and delivery charges are in the price and which are extra. 6-minute read.
First order vs repeat order: which packaging costs come back?
Check what has to stay the same before you assume the setup charge won't apply again. 5-minute read.
Ready to ask suppliers for prices?
Send them all the same brief, so the quotes you get back can be compared.