Keep in mind, though, that the promotional value of the conference bags that you choose is high. If you’re the conference organizer, the quality of the bag you choose directly affects how your conference or event is viewed, not only by the attendees but by the sponsors who have paid for exposure and image. It’s important that the quality of the promotional conference bags and other items that you choose reflect the value of your sponsors’ contributions to your event. A sponsor who contributes £20,000 to your event coffers might be understandably miffed to find his or her name plastered on a shoddy plastic conference bag that reflects badly on his or her firm.
Your best option is always to choose the highest quality promotional conference bags that you can afford. If your budget is limited, look for the lowest range from a high quality manufacturer rather than the highest range in a lower quality product. You can save by choosing well-made bags in a less expensive material, or with fewer pockets rather than buying poorly made promotional conference bags that offer lots and lots of little gimmicks.
What You Should Expect to Pay
Expect to pay anywhere from £2-£20 per bag depending on the choices that you make. At the low end, you’ll find quality City style bags made of polyester. The best choices travel well, are made with reinforced seams and have both a carry handle and a detachable shoulder strap. Most have at least one or two interior pockets, and many feature a zippered front pocket for easy access to important items.
At the higher range, you’ll find conference bags by such well-known names as Slazenger and Mercury made of 600D polyester with a wealth of options. Stylish and modern, they include zippered pouches, Velcro pockets and loops for holding your iPod, mobile phone and other important business musts. Padded and adjustable shoulder straps are only one of the features that make the highest range of promotional conference bags an excellent choice for those who are looking to impress clients and attendees.
Price Considerations
In addition to the cost of the bag itself, there are other considerations that will add to the price of your promotional conference bags. Most suppliers include the cost of a single print area in one color in their quoted price. Generally, you can expect to pay an extra £.20 or so per piece for each additional color, in addition to an extra setup fee for your entire order. In some cases, your choice of bag may preclude additional colors in your printed logo. If you intend to print more than one logo or on more than one surface of the bag, you can also expect to pay more for your order. Finally, if you’ve left things till the last minute, you can expect to pay a premium for an express or rush order.
To get the best price for your promotional conference bags on a budget:
1. Select a low-priced range of conference bags.
2. Confine your printing to the standard print area.
3. Limit your printing to one color.
4. Order the largest quantity you can afford to get the price discount.
5. Give plenty of lead time to avoid express or rush order fees.
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