A friendly MOQ strategy is the primary defense against tying up capital in unproven inventory. High factory minimums often force businesses into risky bulk orders, leading to dead stock and damaging cash flow when products fail to sell. This prevents effective market testing and agile growth.
Our two-tier system offers a clear path from validation to scale. We detail how our 100-piece Trial Order from Ready-to-Ship inventory allows for low-risk testing before you commit to larger, cost-effective 300-piece custom production runs with full OEM access.
MOQ Reality in China
MOQs cover a factory’s production costs and material minimums. While negotiable, customization is a key factor. We offer flexible tiers, including 100-piece trial orders, to help you start.
Key Factors Driving Factory Minimums
A factory’s Minimum Order Quantity isn’t an arbitrary number. It’s a calculated figure designed to make a production run economically viable. Chinese factories often operate on thin margins, so an order must be large enough to cover the fixed costs of setting up machinery, scheduling labor, and hitting production efficiency.
The MOQ is also directly influenced by the supply chain. Manufacturers don’t produce everything in-house. They buy raw materials and components from other suppliers who have their own MOQs. These minimums for wood, paint, or packaging materials get passed down to the final product.
Customization plays a big role. A standard, in-stock item has a much lower barrier to production. But if you need a unique design, specific color, or branded modification, the factory has to create new tooling or dedicate a specific production run just for your order. This extra work and resource allocation naturally requires a higher minimum commitment.
Our Flexible Tiers for Trial and Wholesale Orders
We built our ordering system to support businesses at every stage. You don’t need to commit to a massive volume to get started with us. We have clear tiers designed for testing the market and for scaling up.
- Trial Order: Start with an MOQ of just 100 pieces. This gives you access to our ready-to-ship inventory, perfect for market testing or initial product validation without a huge capital outlay.
- Wholesale & Custom Orders: When you’re ready to scale, the MOQ is 300 pieces. This tier gives you full access to our entire catalog and our complete OEM/ODM services for custom manufacturing.
- Custom Packaging: For brand owners who need retail-ready solutions, we offer custom-printed boxes and gift packaging starting at a 500-piece MOQ.
Why Low MOQ?
A low MOQ lets you test the market with minimal financial risk. It cuts inventory costs, prevents dead stock, and gives you the flexibility to try our handcrafted ducks without a big investment.
Minimize Risk and Maximize Flexibility
A low Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) isn’t just about ordering less; it’s a strategic tool for managing cash flow and adapting to market shifts. It directly impacts your bottom line and operational agility.
- Reduce Tied-Up Capital: Lowering inventory requirements means less cash is stuck in unsold stock.
- Cut Obsolescence Risk: Smaller stock holdings significantly reduce the chances of products becoming outdated or going out of season.
- Improve Cash Flow: Working with smaller, more frequent orders accelerates inventory turnover, keeping your finances fluid.
- Test New Products Safely: Gain the flexibility to try new designs or product lines without committing to a large, risky production run.
Our Trial Order: Start with Just 100 Pieces
We’ve designed a straightforward entry point for new partners to test our handcrafted wooden ducks. This trial order removes the typical barriers of high-volume sourcing.
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Just 100 pieces to get started.
- Minimum Order Amount (MOA): A low commitment of USD $500.
- Product Selection: Choose any items from our extensive Ready-to-Ship (In-Stock) inventory.
- Hassle-Free Shipping: We handle all logistics with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) air shipping, delivering directly to your door with no hidden fees.
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Mix & Match Strategy
Test the market with small, in-stock trial orders. Then, scale up with larger, cost-effective custom manufacturing runs once you validate demand.
Combining In-Stock and Custom Production
This is a hybrid sourcing model. It blends readily available, in-stock products (Make-to-Stock) with made-to-order manufacturing runs for custom items (Make-to-Order). This approach lets you enter the market fast using our existing inventory. While you test products, you can simultaneously develop your own unique designs through our OEM/ODM services. It’s a practical way to manage cash flow, allowing for smaller initial investments before you commit to larger production volumes.
Our Two-Tier System: Trial vs. Wholesale Orders
We built a two-tier system to give you a clear path from testing to scaling. You can start small to validate your product choices and then expand into a fully custom product line when you’re ready.
| Feature | Trial Order | Wholesale & Custom Order |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 100 pcs | 300 pcs |
| Minimum Order Amount (MOA) | $500 USD | $3,000 USD |
| Product Selection | Choose from our Ready-to-Ship inventory. | Full catalog access plus complete OEM/ODM services. |
| Primary Goal | Ideal for market testing and initial product validation with low capital risk. | Designed for scaling your business with larger, cost-effective orders and building a custom product line. |
Tiered Pricing
Our pricing structure supports your growth. Start with a low-MOQ Trial Order to test the market, then scale to Wholesale Orders for better margins and full customization.
Understanding Volume-Based Tiers
Tiered pricing isn’t complicated. It’s a structure that divides our offerings into distinct levels based on your purchase volume and service needs. The core principle is simple: the per-unit cost goes down as the order quantity goes up.
This model is designed to support businesses at every stage. It provides a low-risk entry point for small retailers testing new products and a cost-effective path for large wholesalers placing bulk orders. Higher tiers reward larger commitments with better per-unit pricing, expanded service options, and access to full customization.
Our Trial and Wholesale Order Tiers
We offer two clear tiers to match your business goals. Each one is built to provide the right balance of flexibility, cost, and service for where you are now and where you plan to grow.
- Trial Order: This tier is perfect for testing our products and the market. It features a low Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of 100 pieces and a Minimum Order Amount (MOA) of $500. You can select from our extensive Ready-to-Ship inventory, and we ship it via Air Express with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms, so it arrives at your door with no hidden fees.
- Wholesale & Custom Order: For established businesses ready to scale, this tier requires an MOQ of 300 pieces and an MOA of $3,000. It grants full access to our entire catalog, including comprehensive OEM/ODM services. Orders are optimized for sea freight to ensure you get the best possible profit margins on larger volumes.
Scaling Up
Moving from small test orders to larger wholesale commitments is a key step for growth. We support this transition with a two-tiered system for market testing and cost-effective bulk purchasing.
From Market Testing to Full-Scale Production
Growing a business means moving beyond small, initial test buys to achieve economies of scale. When you commit to larger production runs, the per-unit cost drops significantly. This directly improves your profit margins.
This transition isn’t just about better pricing. It also creates a more stable supply chain and allows for strategic inventory management, letting you focus on sales instead of constantly managing small reorders.
A Two-Step Approach for Business Growth
We built a clear process to help you scale smoothly. It’s a two-step path designed to take you from market validation to full wholesale volume with confidence.
- Trial Order: This is for market validation. You can start with a low Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of 100 pcs and a $500 Minimum Order Amount (MOA). We typically ship these via Air Express for fast feedback.
- Wholesale Order: Once you confirm product-market fit, you move to this tier. The MOQ increases to 300 pcs with a $3,000 MOA, optimized for Sea Freight to maximize cost savings on bulk volume.
Lead Times
Lead time is the total duration from order to delivery. For trial orders, expect 15-20 days for dispatch. For larger sea freight orders, the production timeline is 60-90 days.
Understanding Total Order-to-Delivery Time
Lead time isn’t just manufacturing time. It’s the total clock time from when you confirm an order until the ducks arrive at your facility. This includes every step: sourcing the premium basswood, scheduling the carving, the hand-painting process, quality control, packing, and final logistics.
This is different from “cycle time,” which only measures the active hours our artisans spend carving or painting. Lead time gives you the complete picture, including the necessary waiting periods and transit that make up the real-world delivery schedule.
Timelines for Trial and Wholesale Orders
We offer two clear timelines based on order type, which helps you plan your inventory and sourcing accurately.
- Trial Orders (Ready-to-Ship): These orders ship from our in-stock inventory and have a 15-20 day lead time for dispatch via Air Express.
- Wholesale & Custom Orders: These larger orders require a 60-90 day production lead time before they are ready for sea freight. This covers the full manufacturing process from scratch.
Payment Terms
Payment terms define when and how you pay for your order. We use a standard T/T 30% deposit and 70% balance structure, providing photo and video proof before final payment to protect your cash flow.
Key Components of a Payment Agreement
A clear payment agreement is essential in international trade. It removes ambiguity and protects both the buyer and the factory. The core elements always include:
- The payment due date and accepted methods (like a Telegraphic Transfer).
- The payment structure, outlining any advance deposits and final balance payments.
- Conditions for payment release, such as providing proof that the goods are finished and meet quality standards.
Our 30/70 T/T Payment Structure
We use a transparent and secure payment process designed for B2B wholesale. We strictly protect your cash flow by ensuring you see exactly what you’re paying for before the final payment is made.
- A 30% T/T deposit is required to secure raw materials and initiate production for your order.
- The remaining 70% balance is due only after production is complete and before the goods are shipped.
- We provide high-resolution photos and videos of your finished goods for verification before we request the final balance payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
A Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the smallest number of units a manufacturer requires for a single purchase. We set MOQs to cover fixed costs like materials and machine setup, ensuring that each production run is economically viable. This allows us to maintain fair pricing through economies of scale.
Can I mix different wooden duck styles in one order?
Yes. Our trial order program is designed for flexibility. You can choose a variety of styles from our extensive ready-to-ship inventory to meet the minimum order requirement. This helps you test different designs in your market before committing to a larger volume.
What if I only need 100 pieces to start?
Our trial order is the perfect solution for this. We specifically offer a low MOQ of 100 pieces for items from our in-stock collection. This allows new businesses to test our product quality and market response with a minimal initial investment before scaling up.
Is the price higher for smaller orders?
Yes, smaller orders generally have a higher per-unit price. Fixed production costs remain the same regardless of order size, so these costs are spread over fewer units in a small batch. We use a tiered pricing system where the cost per duck decreases as the order quantity increases, rewarding larger volume purchases.
Final Thoughts
While mass-produced alternatives offer lower prices, our 100% hand-carved approach is the only way to safeguard your brand against customer returns from generic goods. Our ethically sourced basswood and master craftsmanship build the long-term dealer trust that commodity items cannot. This is inventory that sells, not sits.
Don’t guess on quality—verify it. We recommend starting with our 100-piece trial order to test our product integrity and market fit firsthand. Contact our team to get your trial order started or to discuss your OEM/ODM requirements.
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