Box prices
will be quoted in terms of "price per thousand" and
it's important to note that the higher the quantity, the lower
the unit price will be. This is because the "set-up"
charges -- including film, plates, machine time, etc. -- are
spread over a larger volume, thus reducing the charge per unit.
For example:
Quantity |
|
Cost
per Thousand |
Cost
per Piece |
2,500 |
(minimum order) |
$783 |
.78 |
5,000 |
|
$481 |
.48 |
10,000 |
|
$309 |
.31 |
25,000 |
|
$178 |
.18 |
100,000 |
|
$116 |
.12 |
So
you can see it will be beneficial to order as large of a quantity
as feasible. Always find out your anticipated usage as it could
be much more economical to order 3, 6, or 12 months' inventory
at one time.