Pricing and Costs of Trade Show Display Cases

Buy the tradeshow cases you need at prices you can afford

Due to the fact that there are so many styles of trade show exhibits, there is also a variety of trade show display cases to go with them. Sometimes, banners and displays will come with carrying cases, but they don't always, so you're left looking for an efficient way to transport your trade show items.

You may have banners, signs and graphics to carry; you may have heavy trusses or flooring to transport. You'll most likely have products and promotional materials to worry about as well. This can all add up to a hefty sum, so choose your cases wisely. Consider the following factors when checking out pricing and costs of trade show display cases:

1. Check out the material used. Trade show display cases are useless if they will not properly protect their contents.

2. Choose display booth cases in the proper sizes. You take the risk of damaging items if you try to cram them into a case that's too small. In contrast, you could waste money if you buy a case that's too big for your needs.

3. Consider buying a tradeshow display case with wheels. This is a great feature for cases that will be too heavy to lift easily.

 

Keep promotional materials safe with trade show cases

Putting your banners and other signage into a case ensures that these items stay in good condition. These types of cases range from under $100 to about $250. You can add around $50 to that if you prefer to use a molded case, which is more solid and offers better protection for your materials. Between vendors, there may be a difference in price for a particular item, so comparison shopping works well.
Try: Get an idea for pricing of graphic tubes at American Display Alliance, which offers both regular cases and molded cases. New World Case reminds its customers to use bubble wrap to help protect their graphics, even when using a case. This shouldn't increase your costs, though, since packing supplies are generally inexpensive. You can save some money by reusing these supplies if they're still in good shape after a show.

Pack bulky items in freight cases for trade show displays

Sturdy cases are useful when you have lots of products to display at your booth. You can find these cases in almost any size you want. Also, if your panel display didn't come with a travel case, you'd be wise to transport it in a large freight case to keep it protected. Smaller cases run from about $100 to $300 while very large cases will cost you between $700 and $1,000. Large cases may cost quite a bit to ship when you initially buy them, so buying from a local company is a good idea.
Try: Check out the pricing at Exhibit Warehouse, which carries freight cases that are stackable and are easily moved with a forklift. Take a look at the specs of the large "tubs" for panel displays at Caseman. This company provides optional heavy-duty latches to further protect your valuables. The additional cost is well worth it to ensure that your materials are safe.

Ease the burden by using exhibit booth cases with wheels

Buying display cases with wheels can really help the transportation process since instead of lugging a heavy case around, you can simply roll it to your destination. The cost of a wheeled case is slightly more than a standard case of the same size. Expect to spend from $40 to $80 more than you would for a nonrolling case.
Try: Browse through the prices of wheeled cases at Discount Displays to get an idea of how much each size will run you. Budget Trade Show Displays offers banner display cases with the option of adding wheels for a small additional cost.

 

• Buying used portable display cases for tradeshows can save you quite a bit of money. Used cases generally cost 30% to 80% of the retail price for new cases. Just make sure to inspect the cases before you buy them to ensure that they're in good condition.

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