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Pricing and Costs of Shoe Boxes

Budget to purchase simple and sensational shoe boxes

By Thomas Langford
Shoe boxes aren't as simple as they used to be. Sure, shoe boxes manufacturers still make basic industrial cardboard shoe boxes. But these days, shoe boxes suppliers are coming up with an increasing number of decorative shoe box ideas and putting an increasing array of options on the market.

So before you begin to buy shoe boxes and search for pricing and costs of shoe boxes, you'll want to figure out exactly what type of shoe boxes you want. Shoe storage can take many forms, but the basics include:

1. Simple cardboard shoe boxes;

2. Clear plastic shoe boxes;

3. And designer and decorative shoe boxes.

 

Compare prices for cardboard shoe boxes

The least expensive way to buy chipboard or cardboard shoe boxes is to purchase by the case. You will generally pay $1 to $2 per box for a cardboard shoe box. Cardboard boot boxes will cost you slightly more than $2 each.
Try: To get a good idea of the pricing and costs of shoe boxes, visit Uline Shipping Supplies. The company sells several types of shoe boxes in various sizes. To view options for printed shoe boxes, check out UNI-PAC. From the linked page, use the scroll down menu and click "shoe boxes."

Purchase plastic shoe boxes

Your customers will love plastic shoe boxes, even though they are more expensive than cardboard shoe boxes. These clear shoe boxes are popular because they are durable and foldable. Additionally, they are great for storage, since they have the obvious advantage of displaying the shoes that are inside. Clear plastic shoe boxes will typically cost you $3 or $4 per box, and about $6 per box for larger boxes that can store boots.
Try: For more information about clear plastic shoe boxes, check out TheClearShoeBoxes.com. The website gives pricing information and explains some of the advantages of clear shoe boxes. Shoe Stor is a great place to compare pricing for several different sizes of plastic shoe boxes.

Get prices for specialty shoe boxes

Specialty shoe boxes from custom shoe box suppliers can include everything from decorative shoe boxes to keepsake boxes for baby shoes. These boxes can be quite expensive, often costing more $10 per box, but they can give your customers some fabulous choices for unique ways to store special shoes.
Try: To get an idea of what a keepsake shoe box can look like, check out Baby Heirlooms. The company offers beautiful boxes for baby shoes. For an example of a sophisticated shoe box, take a look at the Tweed Drop-Front Shoe Box from The Container Store. For a really unique shoe box, check out the vertical shoe packaging from Italy, that's described in an article by Summit Publishing Company.

 

  • Buying in bulk can save you money when you buy shoe boxes. If the shoe box supplier does not advertise a bulk rate, ask anyway. One may be available.

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