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Compare Label Quotes from China
Compare China label quotes by face stock, adhesive, and barcode QA—not unit price. Normalize BOM and samples before you award volume.
Quick answer
Compare label quotes by face stock, adhesive family, print passes, barcode QA, and sample gates—not by the cheapest unit price. A weaker adhesive that lifts in humid lanes costs more than a slightly dearer proven BOM.
How do you normalize quotations?
Put face stock code, adhesive, liner, colors, varnish, barcode grade, and packing on one sheet. “Same size label” quotes are not comparable if adhesives differ.
What failure costs belong in TCO?
Include lift claims, failed scans, reprint plates, and rework labor. Require retained rolls/sheets tied to the quoted BOM.
RFQ / quote sheet
Face/adhesive/liner; print BOM
Barcode grade; sample packs
Monthly volume; Incoterms; lead time
Substitution ban; claim/trial terms
When must you re-quote?
Re-quote if adhesive mill, face stock, or ink system changes after award. Silent swaps invalidate both price and apply assumptions.
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