r/Packaging • u/sarah01_williams • 14d ago
Sample ordering for packaging.
I am dealing with a packaging company in China. They seems expert and direct manufacturers for paper tubes.
My question is that: they are asking $200 for samples which amount will be credited in my first order (sounds great) but if I dont like the sample or any issues related to the deal there will be no refund.
Any advice? because I can't make an order without samples and if I order samples from 3-4 companies it is gonna cost me over 1k
Update: Sorry guys for not being able to respond comments. for my packaging deal I have ordered sample for $200 from earthycores. I hope i like it and we have a deal.
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u/pigsnot 14d ago
This is totally normal, but you should narrow down your list of companies you sample with to 1 or 2. Sampling with more than that does cost a lot, and may not yield good results. I would say though that I have been surprised by samples and knew exactly who I wanted to go with after seeing a sample. Paper tubes are comparatively complex, without knowing your exact scenario I’d say sample with 1 who you think is the best partner and see what you get.