Whether you are organizing a running race, a sports tournament, or any other kind of event that involves medals, you want to make sure you get the best deal possible on your custom medals. Here are 11 tips to help you order custom medals on a budget.
Know exactly what you want before you start shopping around.
We all want to get the best deal, but it’s important that you know exactly what kind of medal or ribbons are on your mind before starting shopping around. medals come in different styles and sizes so make sure they suit your events and participants.Information such as size,quantity,colors and photo for similar medal you like will help vendor check exact cost for you reference.The more specific you can be about what you want your medals to look like, the easier it will be to find a vendor that can give you a good price.
Get quotes from multiple vendors.
This will help you compare prices and find the best deal.Get medal quotes for your next event with just one click.
Ask about bulk discounts.
If you are ordering a large quantity of medals, most vendors will be willing to give you a discount.so don’t be shy to ask about bulk discounts!
Be flexible with your design.
The more open you are to changing your design, the easier it will be to find a vendor that can give you a good price. For example,when you don’t have specific request for ribbon,just ask vendor what their suggestion? Most of time,they will suggest what they have at stock,stock ribbon cost will competitive than custom ribbons. Likewise,when there are many similar colors on your logo,these colors may only have slight difference,for example there are 3 different yellow colors,they are Pantone 114C,Pantone 115C,Pantone 116C,You can accept vendor suggest by do all of them in 116C to saving cost.
Ask for a sample before placing your order.
When working with new supplier and there is enough time,be make sure to ask a sample before place your order,This will help you make sure that the size,shape and quality of the medal is up to your standards.
Check out online vendors.
Online vendors like 365MEDALS will often be willing to give you a better price than local vendors.
Place you orders in advance
If you are ordering medals for an annual event, try to place your order at least six months in advance. This will give the vendor plenty of time to produce the medals and will often result in a lower price.What’s more, you can choose shipping by sea or train instead of by express or by air, and I’m sure you’ll be surprised at the big difference in cost between by sea and by air shipping option.
Avoid rush orders if possible.
Rush orders usually cost more money, so it’s best to avoid them if at all possible.
Be aware of hidden costs.
Make sure you know about all potential fees before committing to an order so that there are no surprises later on down the road. Hence,Don’t forget to ask vendor quote price without hidden costs. Or consulting with them what is other costs you also need to pay in order to receive these medals. When dealing with 365MEDALS, you will see all cost clear on the quotation sheet.
Make sure your payment method is secure.
You don’t want to put your personal information at risk by using an insecure payment method when ordering custom medals.
Double checking
Double check your order before finalized everything to avoid any spelling mistakes or other errors that could result in additional charges from the vendor
Organizing an event can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! By following these tips, you can save money on your custom medal order and use that money elsewhere to make your event even better! Please send email to us: jie@365medals.com when you need medals.
