Small patch orders: understand quantity and the base charge

Keep quantity and base pricing distinct

Customers may request quantities from one. For quantities one through ten, the existing ten-piece BASE production charge applies. This is different from saying that ten pieces must be ordered. Review the actual quote and avoid interpreting a base-price tier as a general minimum order rule.

Count per-piece options correctly

Per-piece add-ons use the actual ordered quantity. Keep those line items separate from the base charge when comparing a small request with a larger run. Do not change a pricing table or invent a proportional discount to make a marketing explanation appear simpler.

Use one specification for the comparison

A different size, material, border or backing can change the scope of a quote. Compare the same approved requirements before drawing conclusions about the effect of quantity. If multiple designs are involved, list each separately rather than assuming they are one identical production run.

Decide what the small order must answer

A small request may address a personal project or help evaluate a design, but it is not automatically a separately promised sample program. Explain the actual use and requirements. Keep the production schedule and shipment cost visible so the decision is based on the complete quote.

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