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Bill & Karin ConradWe are here to help!  We’re not looking for the quick sale.  It matters to us that your promotional products make sense.  And whenever possible we believe they should be FUN and FUNctional.

Use the links here to access a plethora of possibilities.  Or… with a little information from you, we can make some great recommendations!

Promotional Product Search

 Click Promotional Product Search to  access a database featuring over 850,000 products from over 4,300 suppliers. 

Advanced Product Search

Click on Advanced Search to enter your criteria when you have a pretty good idea of what you want.   🙂   ~ ~ ~

Use Product Search for Inspiration

The possibilities within the promotional products industry are almost endless!!  And you don’t know what you don’t know.  A perusal through the product search engine may be just the inspiration you’re looking for.  Of course, if that’s not your thing, and you’d like us to do the research for you – we are very happy to do so!  

Because promotional products are useful and appreciated by the recipients, they are retained and used – repeating the imprinted message many times without added cost.

  • Percentage of people having a favorable impression of an advertiser after receiving a promotional product. 59% 59%
  • Percentage surveyed that could recall the name of the advertiser on a promo product received in the past 12 months. 88% 88%
  • Percentage of consumers that generally keep the product for more than a year. 47% 47%
  • Percentage who use promotional products once a week or more often. 53% 53%

** Data provided by the PPAI 2013 Promotional Products Awareness and Usage Study.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to provide my own artwork?

1525 is a full service company complete with a graphic arts department. You can provide the artwork, or maybe you just have a general idea what you’re looking for and need help conceptualizing your design. Either way works for us!

If you are providing your own artwork, please review the attached art guidelines. 1525 Art Guidelines (printable version)

Are there order quantity minimums?

Different manufacturers have different order minimum requirements.  If you are using the search engine, the minimums are stated in the product detail.  If the minimum is more than you need there are a couple options for you.  Both involve contacting us with the item you’ve found if you’ve done a product search, or just a general description of what you’re looking for along with quantity and if possible, your budget.

Option 1:  We will refine the search.  Often there is more than one manufacturer for the same or similar products.  It is possible that there is a lower minimum order quantity available somewhere else.

Option 2:  Below minimum surcharge.  Many vendors will produce below minimum for an extra flat fee charge.  You can decide it this makes sense for your particular needs.

 

Do you have samples of products?

We are happy to order samples on an as needed basis.  🙂 Due to the vast selection of styles, sizes, and colors for different products, it isn’t practical to inventory samples.  That being said, we have built up a small selection of samples as we order for ongoing requirements.  Most can be obtained within a few days.  

What is turn around time?

If you are using our product search engine, each item will list a normal lead time for production.  You must also take into account shipping time.  Just as with the order minimums, different manufacturers can have different lead times.  Don’t forget about shipping time.

If we’re doing the research for you, we take all of this into account when you define your parameters.  If quick turn is an issue, we can  check for vendors that offer rush production at no extra charge.  Yes, it is even possible to get some products in a day – for your emergency situations!

Can I use your search engine to place my order?

Yes!  You can submit your cart as a quote request, or as an order.  If you submit an order, you will be prompted for credit card information.  Your card will be “authorized” at that time.  Your card isn’t actually billed until we OK the transaction.

In most cases, the shopping cart does not take into account additional charges such as set ups and shipping.  When we receive your shopping cart we verify all of the charges including a shipping quote – and submit that information to you for final approval.

Example:  We had a customer from a remote area in Alaska submit a shopping cart with 7 different products.  They prefer all shipments be sent via US Mail – as that service has priority in their area.  They gave art instructions and attached art files for each item.

We reviewed the requirements and checked to see if we could find any better deals for them.  Additionally, we verified shipping and found that some vendors did not offer US Mail as a shipping option.  In that case, product shipped to us, and we forwarded to the client. 

In this example, we were able to find what the customer wanted and minimize shipping expenses – which in this case were considerable. 

Did we answer your questions!  If not, email us today!

Did we answer all of your questions?  If not give us a call, or send an email now! 🙂 

503-347-9338

info@1525.co

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