Purchasing Resources for Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable Shopping Bags Pricing and Costs

Go green and save money with reusable shopping bags
By Raechel L. Conover
What better way to say that your company cares about the environment than with reusable shopping bags? Reusable shopping bags can be cost effective, help market your company and send a strong message to your company's target audience.

When looking at reusable shopping bags, it is important to consider your budget. There are several ways to find reusable shopping bags that serve your purpose and are within your price range. Consider the following:

1. How many reusable shopping bags you will have to purchase to meet your needs?

2. Do you want to customize the bags?

3. How important is bag style and quality to your business's needs?

Reduce reusable shopping bags pricing and costs by purchasing in bulk

Often times if you are purchasing reusable shopping bags, you will be able to get a better deal by purchasing more, rather than less. Especially if you are looking to purchase bags with your logo or a message on them. Decide on what you will use your bags for to determine how many you need to purchase. Buying in bulk usually gets the prices down between $.80 to $4 per bag.
Try:  Look at 4ALLPROMOS, a website that offers lower prices when purchasing reusable shopping bags in large quantities. PrintGlobe is another website that offers a price break for ordering in larger quantities.

Spend more for custom screen-printed reusable shopping bags

Reusable shopping bags are made in a variety of materials. If you want to send a strong message about your company and your commitment to the environment, then you may want to consider buying bags that are made from a recycled material. If you are looking to pass out many bags at a trade show, you might want to cut costs and go with a cheaper material. Prices range anywhere from under $10 to over $30 per bag.
Try:  Eco-Bags Products offers you a variety of eco-friendly materials to choose from when selecting your bags. Its prices depend on quantity, bag type, printed colors, delivery time and if you will be printing on one or two sides of the bag. Bulletin Bags: Environmentally Friendly Reusable Shopping Bags offers you the opportunity to shop by material or by price.

Consider how the look of your reusable shopping bags will affect the price

There are many printing options available to you for your reusable shopping bags, and your choices affect the price you will pay. Search for vendors that will be able to provide the look you want and meet your budgetary needs. Simple, single-color printing can run as cheap as $.90 per bag, while two colors will run upwards of $.95 per bag. Be prepared to pay an initial set-up fee in the $50 to $60 range.
Try:  TSI Store Supplies allows you to purchase in bulk with your logo on the bag. You can print up to two colors. Check out ePromos Promotional Products Promotional Items a website that allows you to personalize your reusable bags with imprinting and offers a variety of sizes and shapes.

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