Product
Provide the structure or reference, internal dimensions, contents and quantities by version. Mark which requirements are fixed and which need a recommendation. A photo shows appearance but may not establish construction, material or usable space. Explain whether access, display, packing speed or delivery matters most.
Specification
Give quantities by style, size and artwork instead of one combined total. Identify the destination and the date the packaging must be available for packing. If comparing quotes, ask each supplier to state the same delivery responsibility and all included components.
Comparison
A useful response should make assumptions visible. Review whether sampling, tooling, printing, assembly and freight are included. Resolve gaps in writing before comparing totals or approving an order. Keep the final brief with the quotation so later changes have a clear reference.
Related specification support
Custom Packaging Sizes
Translate product measurements into a clear packaging dimension specification.
Compare quotations on one specification
For two versions of the same carton, list the quantity and artwork separately. If one supplier prices a printed sample, tooling and freight separately while another includes some of them, separate those lines before comparing the totals.
Information for comparable quotations
| Check | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Product brief | Contents, use, quantity and destination. | State undecided dimensions as a question. |
| Technical scope | Structure, material, print and finish. | Record what each quotation assumes. |
| Commercial scope | Samples, tooling, assembly and delivery. | Compare inclusions as well as the unit price. |
Record the actual product, material or file version used for the comparison. Identify what remains undecided and which sample or document can resolve it.
Discuss quotation scope checklist
Send your product brief, proposed packaging and available specifications, with reference files or samples and any open quotation questions.
How to Request a Packaging Quote FAQ
Describe the product and the packaging role and ask for a recommendation. Clearly marked open decisions are more useful than an invented material specification.
Provide the contents, structure or reference, internal dimensions and quantities by style, size and artwork. Add the destination, required availability date and print scope. Mark undecided specifications clearly rather than guessing.
Separate sampling, tooling, printing, assembly and freight costs. Ask suppliers to state the same delivery responsibility and included components, then resolve assumptions in writing before comparing totals.