How to Order (and What to Send for a Quote)
Ordering takes six steps: send your brief, approve a proof, approve a sample, mass production, inspection, shipping. Typical timing: 3–10 working days for the sample and 10–20 working days for production.
- Send your brief via the quote form.
- Proof — free design proof within 1 working day, with up to 3 rounds of revisions
- Payment / deposit — T/T or credit card; 50% deposit, 50% balance before shipment
- Mold & sample — 3–10 working days. Sample fee approx. US$150; mold fee approx. US$150 (both refunded on orders of 500+ pcs).
- Mass production — 10–20 working days after sample approval; rush orders from 5 working days.
- Inspection & shipping — in-house checks; third-party inspection such as SGS is welcome; EXW by default, FOB Shenzhen or DDP on request; shipping methods [[TBD: express / air / sea options and transit times]]
What to send for an accurate quote
- Artwork: AI, EPS, PDF, JPG/PNG or a hand sketch
- Size (mm or inches) and thickness
- Quantity, or several quantity breaks
- Finish / color preferences (Pantone if known)
- Attachment, accessory and packaging needs
- Delivery country and target in-hand date
How to choose a custom pin manufacturer in China
- Ask whether they own molding and plating, or outsource it.
- Ask for a physical sample before mass production.
- Ask which test reports exist for your market, and get them in writing.
- Check a verifiable company name, address and founding date — ours: Shenzhen Wanyang Gifts Co., Ltd., Pingshan District, Shenzhen, founded 2015-09-11 (per Wanyang fact sheet; source: wanyang2008.com).
Rush orders
Rush orders can be completed in as little as 5 working days; the rush fee is quoted separately.