Where your quantity sits against the 24/48/72/100/144/288/576/1000 break points (just under a break is the expensive place to be)
Base item, generic vs name-brand drinkware
Decoration method such as pad print, laser, or full-color wrap, and the number of colors
Quantity and overseas vs domestic
Check before signing
A name-brand base quoted where a generic was specified, or the reverse
Decoration billed per color without disclosure
Setup reappearing on reorders
Freight inflated to offset a low unit price
Negotiation levers
Decide generic vs brand-name up front so quotes match
Standardize one decoration method
Hit the next quantity break if usage supports it
Reorder the same art to avoid setup
About stainless steel pint cup, 16oz, laser engraved pricing
Priced per unit with quantity breaks. Vendors quote steps at 24 / 48 / 72 / 100 / 144 / 288 / 576 / 1000 units, and the per-unit rate drops at each break.
Why are some tumbler quotes much higher?
Often a name-brand base versus a generic equivalent. Confirm both vendors are quoting the same item before comparing.
Is full-color wrap worth the premium?
It costs more than a one-color print but suits complex logos. For a simple mark, a one or two color print is usually more cost-effective.
The same product family is tracked in 40oz stock, 30oz stock, 12oz stock. Quotes are NOT interchangeable across variants, so match the spec before comparing.