Costs and Pricing of Metal Tags

Estimate the cost of metal asset tags, personalized metal tags and adhesives

Most companies offer an easy way to get quotes for metal tags and metal asset tags. Some companies give real-time quotes, while others require you to submit information and then contact you with pricing information. The pricing on tags is pretty straight forward, but it's important to consider the cost of adhesives, cleaning agents and/or tag clips when figuring the costs and pricing of metal tags.

Before making any final metal tag purchases, request samples from the providers, so you can compare the quality and durability of different tags in person. While some tags may be less expensive, it can be more advantageous to purchase higher-quality tags that will be more durable and last longer than less expensive metal tags. As you set your budget for asset and metal tags, consider the following:

1. Estimate the cost of metal asset tags.

2. Contact providers for price quotes on engraved metal tags.

3. Include the cost of adhesives, screws or clips to attach metal tags.

 

Get price estimates for metal asset tags

Getting a price estimate for metal asset tags is fairly easy to do. Most providers have a standard format for the tags, and you just enter in your company information. The prices on asset tags vary depending on the quantity of tags that you purchase. Metal asset tags cost from 38 cents to around $3 per tag.
Try: MyAssetTag.com sells durable metal asset tags from just over $1 to around $3. It offers incremental discounts based on the quantity of metal tags purchased. MaverickLabel.Com also sells metal asset tags. Choose from a variety of tags ranging in price from under $1 to around $3.

Consider the cost of etched custom metal tags

Because there are innumerable ways to engrave a tag, there is no way to get an exact price estimate, unless you contact individual providers with your requirements. Remember to include a budget for the set-up fee, generally between $20 and $50. A rough starting price for small, single-sided metal tags is $4 per tag and $7 per tag for small, double-sided metal labels.
Try: Dog Tags is a provider of standard and specialty shaped dog tags. It charges an initial set-up fee for engraving, then prices vary depending on content length. NameTagCountry.com sells metal tags with two free lines of engraving and no set-up fee. It guarantees the lowest price.

Include the cost of adhesives, screws or metal tag clips

It is important to remember the cost of adhesives, screws or clips for attaching metal tags. The type of tag you use will determine the type of material you need for securing it in place. Some tags come with adhesives on them; in this case you will only need to worry about a solution to remove grime and oils from the item that you will place it on. Adhesives sell for around $40.
Try: Find several types of clips at Heat Resistant Labels. Consult with its experts to get a recommendation for the best metal id tags clip for your needs. For liquid metal adhesives, look to LORD. It manufactures adhesives that bond metal identification tags permanently in as little as 20 minutes.

 

• Save time and money when you purchase metal labels that have adhesives on the back. Self-adhering labels bond immediately.

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