Where your quantity sits against the 1/5/10/25/50/100/250/500/1000/2500 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 1 oz. boston round bottle, clear glass pricing
Priced per unit with quantity breaks. Vendors quote steps at 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 2500 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 2oz stock, 4oz stock, 0.45oz stock. Quotes are NOT interchangeable across variants, so match the spec before comparing.