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Why a logo costs six times more per piece at 25 than at 500

The logo price has two parts: the print on each piece and a one-off set-up, such as a cliché, film or machine setting. In a small run the set-up is shared by few pieces, and that is what makes the unit price high.

The chart shows the logo cost per piece with the set-up spread over the quantity. Figures are medians of the five most common techniques in our catalogue, one colour or full colour, excluding VAT. The product price itself comes on top.

Transfer printingDigital printingScreen printingLaser engravingPad printing
0123425501002505001,000 pcs€2.35€0.37

Pad print: 25 pcs 2.35 € per piece, 500 pcs 0.37 €. Set-up included.

Three things that move the price

Set-up. Usually 17 to 43 euros per technique and print position. Over 25 pieces that is more than a euro each, over 500 pieces a few cents.

Price breaks. Suppliers price printing at 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 pieces. Reaching the next break is often cheaper than it looks: the quantity selector on the product page shows the breaks in advance.

Transport. Some suppliers charge a fixed delivery cost per order that disappears on larger orders. It is also shared over the quantity.

When switching technique changes the price

Small run, up to 50Laser engraving is often the cheapest thanks to its low set-up. 2.19 € per piece at 25.
Medium run, 100 to 250Pad printing takes the lead: 0.83 € at 100, 0.51 € at 250.
Large run, 500+Pad and screen print: 0.37 and 0.69 € per piece at 500.
Colourful logoDigital print drops below one euro at 250 pieces. Transfer print stays the most expensive but suits textiles.

The technique depends mainly on the product and its material, see the overview of print techniques. If you order several products with the same logo, ask for a quote: shared set-up and delivery can often be combined.

Affordable products for larger runs

See what your quantity really costs. Choose technique and quantity on the product page and the price appears immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a set-up cost?

A one-off charge for preparing the print: a cliché for pad printing, a screen for screen printing, file and machine setting for laser. It is charged per order and print position, not per piece.

Are prices including VAT?

No. All Kaubad.ee prices exclude VAT because we sell to businesses.

Is a repeat order cheaper?

Often yes, if logo and technique stay the same, because part of the set-up already exists. Mention the repeat order in your inquiry.

Figures: Kaubad.ee catalogue, prices excluding VAT and indicative.

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