ASK YOURSELF BASIC QUESTIONS BEFORE SPENDING ON YOUR CUSTOM BOXES

Custom packaging is less expensive than you might think. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to your boxing needs. Similar to asking how much a watch costs, a custom box costs money. Clearly, there are a lot of factors that affect the answer. Is this a Timex or a Rolex of a more budget-friendly variety?

I can't say for sure that each box will set you back $2.36, but neither can I say that a $50 watch will. That is, until I have more information about what you specifically want.

Like watches, boxes can be any size, finish, purpose, color, and so on. Your options are virtually limitless.

But rest assured. There are methods for determining the cost of Custom Boxes for your business, even if there is no straightforward solution that will please everyone. You will be able to come up with a packaging budget that makes sense for you if you know what you need.

To get a better idea of how much your company will spend on custom boxes, start by asking yourself the following questions:

• What kind of goods do you offer for sale?

• What Kind of Products Are You Selling?

• First and foremost, what will you put in your boxes?

• Do you need boxes for retail? Cosmetic containers?

• How about packaging?

How you respond to these questions will have a significant impact on the cost of custom boxes.

Ask yourself the following questions about your products to help fine-tune your estimate:

HOW MUCH DO YOUR GOODS COST?

Customers will expect the packaging of your luxury products to reflect that. When they open the packages, they'll want to feel pampered. As a result, you should give some thought to and spend money on your packaging's overall appearance.

Simply adding packing peanuts to a plain corrugated box will not suffice. Use a variety of colours and textures, as well as satin ribbon closures, to give it some wow factor. Containers with tamper-evident seals might also be a good idea if your goods are expensive. While this will increase your costs, it will also help ensure that your items arrive in good condition.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS DELICATE?

The most important thing, no matter what you're shipping, is that your items are adequately protected. Some things will need to be protected better than others.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS EXPIRE QUICKLY?

If you are shipping things like cheese or steak, you need to find the right box so that everything doesn't end up in a weird mess when it arrives. Your expenses will go up because of these speciality boxes.

DO YOU SHIP PRODUCTS OF VARIOUS SIZES?

It makes no sense to purchase only one size of custom boxes. You will end up spending more money on shipping and void fill if the box is too big for your items. To accommodate all of your large and small items, you should look into a few different sizes of boxes.

WHAT KIND OF BRANDING DO YOU REQUIRE?

The type of branding you want (also known as your box design) is another important factor in determining the price of your Customized boxes and other forms of packaging.

Do you want your brand colours, logos, and slogans to be printed on every side of your box, or are you just looking for a small logo?

Amazon and other established, large businesses can afford to keep their branding simple. You can tell where the smile logo came from by looking at a box. Of course, if most businesses want to be remembered and stand out from the crowd, they need to add a little more pizzaz.

Furthermore, branding extends beyond the box. It extends throughout the interior packaging. It should come as no surprise that embarking on a comprehensive branding campaign will not be as inexpensive as simply printing your logo.