A Buying Guides piece travels 8,000 miles to a US store. Five layers protect it. The MOQ on each layer decides whether the per-piece cost is USD 0.40 or USD 2.00.
The five layers on Buying Guides
Layer one: anti-tarnish pouch. Layer two: foam insert tray. Layer three: rigid gift box. Layer four: outer carton with dividers. Layer five: moisture bag for ocean freight.
| Layer | Cost/pc | MOQ | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pouch | $0.08 | 50 | Anti-tarnish |
| Tray | $0.12 | 50 | No scratch |
| Rigid box | $1.20 | 300 | Gift feel |
| Carton | $0.05 | 500 | No bend |
| Moisture bag | $0.03 | 500 | Ocean safe |
Each layer costs less than the one it prevents. A piece that arrives scratched costs the margin of ten pieces.
Five layers protect a Buying Guides piece: pouch, tray, rigid box, carton, moisture bag. Each costs less than the return it prevents.
Custom box starts at 300 pieces. Stock box is available at 50. Do not pay for custom on the first order.
Private label is tag at 50, logo box at 300. The asset pack arrives with the carton, not six weeks later.
Ocean cartons need a moisture bag. Humidity tarnishes 925. A sealed bag with a dry pack protects the 500-piece tray.
MOQ on packaging for Buying Guides
Stock pouch and tray start at 50 pieces. Custom printed box starts at 300. Custom carton print starts at 500. A buyer ordering 50 pieces gets stock packaging; a buyer ordering 300 gets the brand box.
Do not pay for a custom box on the first Buying Guides order. The stock box is fine until the line proves itself.
Ask for carton dimensions before palletising. A carton that does not fit the pallet costs more than the packaging.
Five layers protect a Buying Guides piece: pouch, tray, rigid box, carton, moisture bag. Each costs less than the return it prevents.
Custom box starts at 300 pieces. Stock box is available at 50. Do not pay for custom on the first order.
Private label is tag at 50, logo box at 300. The asset pack arrives with the carton, not six weeks later.
Private label on Buying Guides
Private label is the pouch print, the box logo, the hang tag and the spec sheet. MOQ is 50 pieces for the tag, 300 for the box. The asset pack arrives with the carton.
A Buying Guides line with private label packaging is a line a customer returns to. A line with factory packaging is a line a competitor can copy.
Ocean cartons need a moisture bag. Humidity tarnishes 925. A sealed bag with a dry pack protects the 500-piece tray.
Ask for carton dimensions before palletising. A carton that does not fit the pallet costs more than the packaging.
Five layers protect a Buying Guides piece: pouch, tray, rigid box, carton, moisture bag. Each costs less than the return it prevents.
Custom box starts at 300 pieces. Stock box is available at 50. Do not pay for custom on the first order.
Packing for ocean vs air on Buying Guides
Ocean cartons need a moisture bag and a dry pack. Air cartons can skip the moisture bag. A 500-piece Buying Guides ocean carton weighs about 18 kg and fits a standard pallet.
Ask for the carton dimensions before you ship. A carton that does not fit the pallet costs more than the packaging.
Private label is tag at 50, logo box at 300. The asset pack arrives with the carton, not six weeks later.
Ocean cartons need a moisture bag. Humidity tarnishes 925. A sealed bag with a dry pack protects the 500-piece tray.
Ask for carton dimensions before palletising. A carton that does not fit the pallet costs more than the packaging.
Five layers protect a Buying Guides piece: pouch, tray, rigid box, carton, moisture bag. Each costs less than the return it prevents.
What the five-layer pack earns
Five layers protect a Buying Guides piece across 8,000 miles: pouch, tray, rigid box, carton, moisture bag. Each costs less than the return it prevents.
Custom box starts at 300 pieces. Stock box is available at 50. Do not pay for custom on the first order.
Your Buying Guides checklist
- Use five layers: pouch, tray, box, carton, moisture bag.
- Stock packaging at 50 pieces; custom box at 300.
- Private label: tag at 50, logo box at 300.
- Add a moisture bag for ocean freight.
- Ask for carton dimensions before palletising.
- Print the asset pack with the carton, not later.
- Skip custom boxes on the first Buying Guides order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does packaging cost per Buying Guides piece?
Stock pouch and tray: $0.20. Rigid gift box: $1.20 at 300 MOQ. Ocean carton with moisture bag: $0.08. Total about $0.40 stock, $1.70 custom. We answer every Buying Guides inquiry within one working day.
What is the MOQ for a custom box?
300 pieces. A stock rigid box is available at 50. Do not customise the box on the first order. We answer every Buying Guides inquiry within one working day.
Do you private label Buying Guides?
Yes. Hang tag at 50 pieces, printed box at 300, logo on pouch. The spec sheet and listing CSV arrive with the carton. We answer every Buying Guides inquiry within one working day.
Do I need a moisture bag for ocean shipping?
Yes. Ocean freight humidity tarnishes 925. A sealed moisture bag with a dry pack protects the Buying Guides carton. We answer every Buying Guides inquiry within one working day.
What size is a 500-piece Buying Guides carton?
About 18 kg, standard pallet. Ask for the carton dimensions before palletising so the freight quote is accurate. We answer every Buying Guides inquiry within one working day.
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Tell us the Buying Guides quantity and channel. We return the packaging spec, the MOQ ladder and the per-piece cost.
HOLYCOME (Wuzhou HengliLai Jewelry Co., Ltd.) has manufactured 925 sterling silver and moissanite Buying Guides for US boutiques, Amazon sellers and retail buyers since 2009. Monthly capacity is about 60,000 pieces. MOQ is 50 pieces per design. Sample in 3-5 days, bulk in 15-20 days, new mould in 20 days. We run a six-station QC log on every lot, ship moissanite with a certificate and lab diamond with a grading report, and pack every piece in an anti-tarnish pouch with a foam tray. Contact service@holycome.com or WhatsApp +86 18078079070.
US buyers tell us the Buying Guides line sells because the QC log travels with the carton, the asset pack arrives the same day, and reorders ship without a new sample. Standing accounts have run with us for three seasons. We answer every inquiry within one working day, return the five-line quote with the MOQ ladder, and hold the balance until the inspection photos match the approved first article.
In short: a Buying Guides order is decided before the deposit. Pick the path, write the five-line quote, approve the first article, and hold the balance until the inspection photos match the sample. Stock at 50 pieces, reorder what sells in 30 days, and cut what does not. The Buying Guides line turns over four times a year when the QC, the pricing and the asset pack all work together.
Send us the Buying Guides design and your channel. We reply within one working day with the quote, the sample date, the MOQ ladder and the asset pack list. MOQ 50 pieces per design, sample in 3-5 days, bulk in 15-20 days. Contact service@holycome.com or WhatsApp +86 18078079070.
