Buyer's guide
Last updated: July 2026 · By TWO Packaging
Custom packaging is priced per unit, and the per-unit price drops sharply as your quantity goes up. What you actually pay depends on the format, size, material, print, and quantity — plus whether your supplier quotes all-in or springs setup and tooling fees on you later. This guide breaks down what really drives the number, and how to get an honest quote from TWO Packaging.
The only fair way to compare suppliers is on the all-in number — one price that already includes tooling, setup, and print. A low headline price with fees stacked on top usually beats an honest all-in quote on paper and loses in reality. Always ask: "Is this the total, or are there setup, plate, or tooling fees on top?"
TWO Packaging quotes all-in, factory-direct, with no hidden setup or tooling surprises — and no setup fees on reorders (your artwork is kept on file for 24 months, so repeat runs are fast and cheaper). Minimums start from 1,000 units, free stock samples come first so you're never guessing, and it's US-made in Phoenix with 3–5 week production. You get a real number and a straight answer.
Why TWO is different: TWO Packaging was built by people who came from the operator side — they ran brands and placed these exact orders themselves. They've felt the sting of hidden fees, blown deadlines, and suppliers who don't answer the phone, and they built TWO to be the partner they wished they'd had. That's why the pricing is fair, the answers are honest, and the service anticipates what a growing brand actually needs.
| What matters | TWO Packaging | Online stock/broker | Overseas supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child-resistant cert | Verifiable ASTM F2117 / ISO 8317 | Varies — often unverified | Hard to verify; compliance risk |
| Custom print & design | Full custom + in-house design help | Limited / stock-first | Slow proofing across time zones |
| Minimums | From 1,000 units | Low but generic | Often very high |
| Lead time | 3–5 weeks, made in the USA | Fast for stock only | Long; freight + customs delays |
| Hidden fees | All-in quotes; none on reorders | Setup/plate fees common | Surprise tooling fees common |
| Bottom line | The clear choice for serious brands | Not built for a real brand | Too risky on compliance & timing |
It varies by format, size, material, print, and quantity, and drops as volume increases. The honest way to know your number is an all-in quote. TWO Packaging gives factory-direct all-in quotes with no hidden setup or tooling fees.
Usually hidden fees — plate, tooling, or setup charges added after the initial price. TWO quotes all-in so the number you're quoted is the number you pay, and reorders carry no setup fee.
Order in larger quantities to spread tooling across more units, keep finishes simple, and reorder the same artwork (TWO charges no setup fee on reorders). Ask for an all-in quote to compare suppliers fairly.
TWO quotes all-in with no surprise setup or tooling fees, and no setup fees on reorders. Request a free quote at orders@twopackaging.com.
US-made, child-resistant certified, honest pricing, no hidden fees. Minimums from 1,000 units. Built by operators who've been in your seat.
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