Pricing and Costs of Custom Coasters

Consider personalized coasters for your next trade show or company function

If you are looking to add personalized drink coasters to your marketing repertoire, you have many options from which to choose. The price you will pay varies, depending if you are thinking of getting beautiful, keepsake coasters and coaster sets, or their disposable, cheaper alternatives. Both options will have your company name and logo on them, but you will want to reserve the pricier models for those special occasions like holidays and employee recognition events.

The first step in finding the right business drink coasters for your needs is to decide on what the end use will be. Consider these ideas when looking for budget-friendly coasters:

1. Think about custom drink coasters made out of a luxurious material like marble.

2. Make a good impression on your clients with personalized business coasters in a classy metal, like pewter.

3. Market to the masses with budget-friendly paper drink coasters.

 

Impress your VIP clients with custom marble or sandstone drink coasters

Custom drink coasters with your company name and logo on them in a heavy material such as marble or granite make a great gift when you want to say "thank you for a job well done." They are also a nice idea if you are looking for the perfect way to show your appreciation of your customers during the holidays. There are many different colors and styles and these coasters are among the highest-priced promotional coasters available. The higher prices are because of the extra processing needed. For example, brass coasters very often have a leather face on them for absorbency.
Try: Crystal River Gems is a one-stop-shop for all kinds of customizable sandstone coasters. Their prices depend on the set and quantity ordered, but range from $6.00 to $40.00. Check out the Stamp World website for a great selection of custom marble and granite coasters that cost between about $5.00 per coaster for quantities of 100 or more to $10.00 per coaster for orders up to a quantity of 4.

Purchase metal beverage coasters for those clients who have discerning tastes

There's no denying that custom drink coasters in a variety of different metals will get you noticed. With their sleek style and complimentary colors, personalized drink coasters in metals like pewter and stainless steel will fit any decor. These eye-catching coasters are generally less expensive than their heavier marble counterparts, but they are still more costly than your run-of-the-mill paper ones.
Try: Find beautiful coasters in many types of metals such as these SlimLine Coasters on the Casad Promotional Products website. The cost of these particular coasters depends on the quantity ordered, but range from around $8.50 for quantities of 50 to 99 down to about $7.50 for quantities of 2,500 and above. Brass-Coasters.com has brass coasters that range in price from around $5.00 per coaster for quantities up to 50 to about $3.50 per coaster for quantities of 2500 or more.

Get more bang for your buck with paper promotional coasters

The most budget-friendly type of promotional coasters are made from paper. These are your run-of-the-mill coasters that are perfect to buy in large quantities and hand out at trade shows, conferences and company functions. This low-cost option is an easy way to get your name and company logo out there for everyone to see.
Try: Stop by PrintGlobe for a vast selection of paper coasters that are great looking and low cost. For example, the prices for a 4-inch round coaster ranges from 5 to 17 cents, depending on the quantity you order. Coasters-4-Less.com has tissue and paper coasters from around 3 cents per coaster up to 17 cents per coaster.

 

• When researching the pricing and costs of custom coasters, it is a good idea to gather prices for customized coasters more expensive as well as cheaper than what you want to spend. That way you will have some great ideas in mind if you want to revamp your marketing options.

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