How quantity breaks at Printway help sellers gain more profit

Introduction

Quantity Breaks is a special preferential pricing mechanism applied by Printway to all customers with the desire to support and increase sales for sellers. 

Printway is the first and only fulfillment supplier to apply this pricing mechanism with an extra shipping fee to our customers.

These policies of Printway will help sellers save significant shipping costs, maximize profits by 3-5 times, and even more thanks to the flexibility, helping sellers to create many promotional offers for the store and create a variety of product combos for your customers. 

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to think about optimizing your print-on-demand business. One of the most effective ways to do this is by cutting down on shipping costs, which is a major expense, especially during the busiest time of the year.

Let's find out more about this pricing mechanism in this article

What is "quantity break"?

Printway’s Quantity Break Rule is a pricing mechanism that applies when you order multiple items at once. Instead of paying full shipping fees for every item, you get a discount on the shipping cost for the additional units in the order. This is especially helpful for sellers who want to offer multiple designs or products in a single shipment.

With this rule, sellers can order various designs with different shapes on materials like ornaments, keychains, and wallet insert cards—all while optimizing their shipping fees.

Examples of Quantity Breaks?

Let’s look at two examples to understand the difference the Quantity Break Rule makes:

Example 1: Fulfilling Without the Quantity Break

Let’s say you’re shipping 10 units of Wooden Ornament

The standard shipping fee is $5.35

The extra shipping fee is $2 for each additional item

So, without using the Quantity Break Rule:

Shipping fee: $5.35 (first item) + $0.35 x 9 (9 extra items) = $8.5

=> Total Shipping Fee is: $8.5

Example 2: Fulfilling With the Quantity Break

Now, with the sample cases of 10 units of Wooden Ornament, let's apply a Quantity Break.

The standard shipping fee is $5.35

The extra shipping fee is $2

Quantity Break is 5

It means that you only pay the standard shipping fee for the first 5 items. And for the next 5, you pay the extra fee.

With the Quantity Break Rule:

Shipping fee: $5.35 (first 5 items) + $2 (next 5 items) = $7.35

=> Total Shipping Fee is: $7.35

Why Should You Use the Quantity Break Rule?

• Lower Shipping Costs: As shown in the example above, you can drastically reduce your shipping fees by grouping your orders and taking advantage of the Quantity Break Rule.
• Perfect for Multi-Product Orders: Whether you’re selling holiday ornaments, keychains, or 3D popup cards, this rule applies to a wide variety of products, helping you maximize your profit margins.
• Holiday Rush Ready: During the holiday season, buyers often look for a variety of products. The Quantity Break Rule enables you to fulfill orders with multiple items efficiently, allowing you to offer a wider range of products while keeping shipping costs low.

Which Products Are Suitable for the Quantity Break Rule?

The Quantity Break Rule is especially suitable for many products during the holiday season, such as Ornaments, Keychains, Wallet Insert Cards. These items are in high demand during the holiday season, so taking advantage of the Quantity Break Rule can help you scale your business without breaking the bank.

On the Printway site, each product has a different quantity break number. You can visit a detailed product page, and find the exact number of quantity breaks in the shipping fee section:

Find quantity breaks on the product page

Final Thoughts

The Quantity Break Rule is a simple yet powerful tool to optimize your shipping costs. By leveraging it, you can significantly reduce shipping fees, boost your profit margins, and offer more competitive prices to your customers. As the holiday rush begins, now is the perfect time to make the most of this rule and streamline your order fulfillment process.

Take advantage of Printway’s Quantity Break Rule today and make this holiday season your most profitable one yet!