For most of us, the initial reaction when trying to order your own lapel pin is finding the right lapel pin manufacturer. As easy as this may sound, finding the right one is probably the most tedious chore you'd encounter in the whole process. Once you've found the right manufacturer though, it's smooth sailing from there.
Things To Remember (About Lapel Pin Manufacturers)
. Business License
This should be your first inquiry, having a license to operate their lapel pin business, the easier it is for you to file legal claims or objections (I hope this doesn't happen to you of course). Dealing with a company that doesn't have a license, is like dealing with a puff of smoke, which can easily disappear with your money at a single puff of wind.
. Location
With the onset of the modern and efficient courier services, the delivery of your items is mostly not a lingering problem. However, sourcing your lapel pins from miles away, when there's a lapel pin manufacturer a couple of blocks from you, is somewhat odd. It is preferable that you deal with the source personally, not that phone calls won't do the job, but a more personal relationship with your source wouldn't hurt either, especially if you intend to do repeat orders.
. Lapel Pin Types They Make
In finding lapel pin makers, try to make certain that they really produce the ones you want. A lapel pin manufacturer making quality cloisonné pins, may only focus on the perfection of that particular type, and may deliver mediocre quality die-struck or etched enamel types.
. Can They Meet The Demand?
Most lapel pin suppliers do have a lot of wholesale, in-stock pins for you to choose from, and these could easily meet the number of lapel pins you immediately need. Some of these manufacturers, however efficient they are, may be limited, due to a few understandable factors, to delivering only small quantities of lapel pins, especially if the pins are intricately custom designed. These are usual with the specialty lapel pin makers, where the pins are individually handcrafted.
. Efficient Artistic Designers and Sales Personnel
This applies in particular to those of you who opted to design their own lapel pins. The process is both fun, and tedious, if you are a casual lapel pin customer, it would be quite difficult to determine the type of process most applicable to your needs. The designs as well are somewhat determined by the type you've picked. The manufacturer should have a very good artist and designer to assist you in making these choices.
. Price and Freebies
Some less reputable lapel pin manufacturers may up the price when they discover the casual nature on your knowledge with lapel pins, make sure you inquire with more than one person in your dealings with each supplier. To be certain regarding the validity of their claims. There are many pin makers who offer great deals and freebies as well, a better wholesale price, free extra pieces of pins when you order a certain amount, and some, may even allow you to pick a limited number of colors to place on your pins; charging only when you want to add more.
. Delivery
Dealing with a lapel pin manufacturer for the first time may bring a bit of apprehension, or skepticism; the more recommendations the manufacturer has from your trusted colleagues, the better. They pin maker be good at dealing, but may not deliver punctually, or may not deliver at all (this may apply to the really small lapel pin sources, with no permanent office, or base). It always pays to be careful.
. Money Back Options/Replacements
Regardless of how sincere the lapel pin manufacturer is, damaged items upon opening your box sometimes cannot be avoided. Clarify the guarantees they have when these situations arise; the manufacturer should be able to replace your damaged pins, or offer a refund when you're not satisfied. Different pin sources have varying regulations in this aspect, male sure you get the best deal.
There are a few lapel pin types to choose from, there's the Cloisonné, Die-Struck, Etched Enamel, Offset Printed, and Silk Screen Lapel Pins. Ask your source to explain these types for you, their price, and all the other aspects you need to know. The more they inform you, and the more knowledgeable they are; the more reliable your source.
