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Pricing and Costs of Hat Boxes

Learn how much to budget for your next purchase of hat boxes

By Thomas Langford
Hat boxes aren't just for hats any more. Vintage hat boxes are often used in store displays. Decorative hat boxes can double as wholesale gift boxes. And sometimes, paper hat boxes are actually used for their original purpose -- to hold hats.

No matter what you are using hat boxes for, you will want to have a good idea of the pricing and costs of hat boxes before you start shopping. So figure out exactly what you need, and ask yourself:

1. Do I want to buy cardboard hat boxes?

2. Do I want fancy, decorative hat boxes?

3. Do I want to locate a discount hat boxes wholesale supplier?

 

Purchase cardboard hat boxes

Hat box suppliers sell round hat boxes, square hat boxes, big hat boxes and small hat boxes. The price of the box depends on the size, shape and color of the box you are purchasing. But generally, you can expect to pay around $2 per box for a small hat box and around $5 per box for a large hat box.
Try: For an excellent selection of hat boxes, check out Hats By Leko. The company has a large inventory of hat boxes in many different sizes and shapes. Dunwoody Booth Packaging has a large inventory of four- and six- cornered hat boxes, in a wide variety of sizes and colors.

Purchase decorative hat boxes

Decorative hat boxes make a statement. They are perfect for store displays or for gift boxes. Since most decorative hat boxes are custom made and one of a kind, prices vary greatly. However, a single decorative hat box can easily cost you several hundred dollars.
Try: Workers at Sarah's Hat Boxes hand make each hat box with fine fabrics and decorations. These hat boxes have been featured in stores and catalogs across the country. Sizes can be custom made. Lady Diane Hats also has an excellent selection of beautiful and unique hat boxes. The company's boxes are custom made and lined with quality tapestry material on the inside, outside and bottom.

Purchase cheap hat boxes

If you need a large number of hat boxes for shipping or storage, you don't need expensive decorative boxes. You need basic discount hat boxes. The exact price will depend on the size of the box, but these cardboard hat boxes will often cost you less than $2 each.
Try: Paper Mart stocks pop-up cardboard hat boxes with a white exterior and gray interior. A 15% discount is offered on all purchases of more than $200. PackingSupplies.com sells hat boxes by the case. Orders that are placed before noon EST usually ship the same day.

 

  • When custom ordering hat boxes, be sure to specify exactly what size you need. All dimensions should include height.
  • If you are going to be storing a large amount of hat boxes, consider purchasing foldable hat boxes.
  • Ask about discounts for large purchases of hat boxes, even if a company does not advertise bulk discounts.

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