Based on the information you supply to us we will always suggest alternatives or make design suggestions if it will bring down your price or give you better overall value. Below are some of the general factors that affect the overall cost of custom stickers, decals, labels and magnets.
Material – Paper is less costly than white and yellow vinyl. Clear and chrome polyesters will cost more than most vinyls. Holographic materials, reflective and over laminated vinyls, and static vinyl will cost more than basic vinyl and polyester. In many cases the type of adhesive and material can affect price considerably so comparing options and alternatives is a good idea.
Print Method – Depending on your needs and the desired durability of your sticker there are different print methods that will affect price. For instance for 4-CP (full color, four color process) there may be 4 or 5 different print methods from flexographic to offset to screen printed to digital that may effect price and the quality of your sticker.
Size – Stock sizes are less expensive than a custom size or shape. Larger sizes use more material and therefore usually cost more. There are different size price breaks for custom stickers (5 or less square inches, 9 or less, 16 or less, 27 or less, etc.) so sometimes a slight adjustment of size can reduce costs. You can review stock sizes here.
Colors – Each additional color added to your sticker (front or back) may increase the overall price. We have many stock colors but exact PMS color matches may require a matching charge ($55). With full color (four color process) there are a number of different print methods available which may increase costs but in most cases decrease costs on multi color stickers.
Quantity – Price breaks for most (excludes larger sizes) outdoor durable stickers & decals are at 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2500, 5000, 10,000 and on up in 5000 increments. Best pricing is at these breaks. Large stickers have lower minimums.
Roll label price breaks are at 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 and on up in 5000 increments.