Production Windows for Holiday Gift Sets
Most buyers underestimate holiday lead times. Our standard production runs 15-25 days after deposit and artwork approval, then sea freight to the US or EU adds 25-40 days. For December retail, that means locking designs by late July and confirming deposits by mid-August.
- > July-August: design freeze, engraving files, sample approval
- > August-September: bulk production and QC
- > September-October: sea freight departure
- > November: warehouse and retail floor
Air freight can compress transit to 7-10 days but raises unit landed cost, so use it only for late top-up orders. Chinese New Year also closes factories from late January into February, which affects restocks for spring. If you sell gift sets year-round, place a second smaller order before the holiday rush rather than one oversized run.
We share a production calendar with confirmed orders so you can track each stage.
Customization and Logo Options
Gift sets sell on presentation, so customization matters more here than in standard wholesale. We offer laser engraving, screen printing, and debossed or foil-stamped gift boxes. Engraving works well on stainless steel, including the Boston shaker and jigger set at $8.95 with a 50-piece MOQ, and on the 10-piece commercial Boston shaker set at $7.88, also MOQ 50.
- > Laser engraving: logos, monograms, short text on steel
- > Screen print: brand marks on PP drinkware
- > Gift box: sleeve, insert, ribbon, custom color
- > Hang tags and care cards: low-cost add-ons
Artwork should be vector (AI, EPS, PDF) with fonts outlined. We send a physical pre-production sample before bulk engraving. For the 16oz stemless PP glass at $0.60, MOQ 500, screen printing is the practical choice because the surface is plastic and curved. Keep logo placement simple: one clear mark reads better than a busy layout, and it lowers per-unit cost.
Pricing, MOQ, and Buyer Practicalities
Our listed prices are FOB Ningbo or Shanghai and exclude freight, duties, and taxes. Entry MOQs are intentionally low so you can test a theme before committing. The black stainless steel Boston shaker is $1.95 at MOQ 1, which suits sampling and small gift bundles. The 10-piece set is $7.88 at MOQ 50, and the 16oz stemless PP glass is $0.60 at MOQ 500.
- > Confirm quantities before quoting: mixed SKUs raise packing cost
- > Ask for a landed-cost estimate, not just FOB
- > Request a pre-production sample for any engraved item
- > Check food-contact compliance for your market
Our 10-piece set carries LFGB and FCM documentation, which helps for EU buyers. For US retail, confirm FDA-compliant materials where relevant. Payment is typically 30% deposit, 70% before shipment. Reach us on WhatsApp at 8613429603289 or through our Alibaba store. We answer pricing and sample questions directly, without inflated promises.
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Prices are references from the product listing snapshot. Confirm the exact variant, price basis, decoration, packaging, freight and quotation validity with our team.
Frequently asked questions
When should I place a holiday gift set order?
For December retail, confirm designs by late July and place deposits by mid-August. Production takes 15-25 days, and sea freight adds 25-40 days. Late orders usually need air freight, which raises landed cost.
Can you engrave our logo on gift set items?
Yes. We offer laser engraving and screen printing, plus custom gift boxes and hang tags. Send vector artwork with outlined fonts, and we produce a physical pre-production sample before bulk runs.
What are the minimum order quantities and prices?
MOQs start at 1 piece for the $1.95 black Boston shaker, 50 pieces for the $7.88 10-piece set, and 500 pieces for the $0.60 stemless PP glass. Prices are FOB and exclude freight, duties, and taxes.
You can also read Stemmed vs Stemless Wine Glasses: Which Should Your Brand Print On? for practical buying guides, or browse the hot-sale category page and the full product catalog.