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Compare Folding Carton Quotes by Board
Compare China folding carton quotes by board, print, and finishes—not unit price. Normalize BOM and samples before you award volume.
Quick answer
Compare folding carton quotes by board grade/caliper, print passes, coating/foil stack, and sample gates—not by the cheapest unit price. A thinner board that cracks at scores costs more than a slightly dearer proven grade.
How do you normalize quotations?
Put board code, caliper, colors, coating map, window film, and packing on one sheet. “Same size carton” quotes are not comparable if board families differ.
What failure costs belong in TCO?
Include score cracks, glue opens, warp rejects, and reprint plates. Require retained blanks tied to the quoted BOM.
RFQ / quote sheet
Board; caliper; print/finish BOM
Glue; barcode; sample blanks
Monthly volume; Incoterms; lead time
Substitution ban; claim/trial terms
When must you re-quote?
Re-quote if board mill, coating film, or ink system changes after award. Silent swaps invalidate both price and converting assumptions.
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