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&Open Warehouse Costs: Assembly, Custom Packaging, and Inbounding

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Written by Catherine Walker
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Assembly and/or Custom Packaging

&Open's Warehouses can facilitate sending gifts kitted and/or with custom packaging in certain circumstances. Reach out to your &Open Account Manager to get started on a project involving custom packaging and assembly, and read on to understand the process and costs.

Note: Assembly is not required for standard orders, it is only required where a special element is required, like branded packaging, custom presentation, etc. Learn more about shipping costs for standard orders here.

  • Assembly is billed separately from shipping.

  • Assembly fees do not include the cost of packaging (boxes, inserts, tape, etc.). Those costs are quoted separately and must be agreed with the client.

  • Typically for high-tier, super-serve, and at scale.

  • If approved, allow for a minimum 2-week SLA to assemble gifts into custom packaging.

  • Intended use: branded packaging and more complex unboxing experiences only.

  • Complex builds must have a defined pack-out spec in advance (items per gift, packaging components, and any inserts).

  • Pricing structure (USD/EUR):

    • 500 to 1,000 gifts

      • Set-up fee: $1,000 or €1,000

      • Per gift: $3.00 or €3.00

      • Per individual item: $0.50 or €0.50 per item (a branded box and branded tape each count as an item)

      • Example price (US warehouse):

        • 750 gifts consisting of a water bottle, t-shirt, notebook, and backpack, in a client branded box

        • Set up fee: $1,000

        • Assembly fee: $4,125 → 750 x $5.50 ($3.00 + 5x$0.50)

        • Total cost = $5,125 or $6.83 per gift

    • 1,000+ gifts

      • Set-up fee: $1,000 or €1,000

      • Per gift: $2.50 or €2.50

      • Per individual item: $0.40 or €0.40 per item

      • Example price (US warehouse):

        • 750 gifts consisting of a water bottle, t-shirt, notebook, and backpack, in a client branded box

        • Set up fee: $1,000

        • Assembly fee: $3,375 → 750 x $4.50 ($2.50 + 5x$0.40)

        • Total cost = $4,375 or $5.83 per gift

Client inbounding

  • Inbounding client-owned stock is not offered as standard.

  • Any exception must follow our client-facing inbounding policy. Contact your Account Manager to inquire for approval.

  • Pricing:

    • $2 / €2 per unit if compliant

    • $4 / €4 per unit if non-compliant

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