The short answer
Matchbooks are the cheapest full-color brand piece in the catalog: a 20-stick full-color book is $0.55 at 1,000 and drops to $0.12 at 25,000+. Match boxes start at 3,000 pieces. For something that stays on the table for years, an etched ashtray runs $3.50–$5.95 with a 70-piece minimum.
Matchbooks vs match boxes
- Matchbooks (all matchbooks): 20, 30 or 40 sticks; one-color books from 2,000, full-color from 1,000.
- Match boxes (all match boxes): a rigid box with a 3.15" × 2.2" wrap; Small Match Boxes $0.24 at volume, Lipstick Match Boxes for a slim premium shape.
Ashtrays
- Wood (wood ashtrays): round, square or triangle, laser-etched, $4.50–$5.95.
- Glass (glass ashtrays): round or square with a 2" logo area, $3.50–$4.90.
Prices at real quantities
| Item | Minimum | @ 2,500 | @ 5,000 | @ 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Color Matchbooks – 20 Stick | 1,000 | $0.55 | $0.21 | $0.15 |
| One Color Matchbooks – 20 Stick | 2,000 | $0.28 | $0.22 | $0.18 |
| Standard Match Boxes | 3,000 | — | $0.43 | $0.33 |
Worked example: 5,000 full-color 20-stick matchbooks = $1,050.00 + $40 setup = $1,090.00 ($0.22 per book).
Frequently asked
What is the minimum order for custom matchbooks?
1,000 for full color; 2,000 for one-color.
Can matches ship with lighters?
Matches ship by ground. They are a good low-cost alternative to lighters where butane is a problem.
What is the minimum on custom ashtrays?
70 pieces, wood or glass.