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How much do jewelry prototyping and sample fees usually cost? Edited

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Emma Wilson New Contributor
Asked Apr 24, 2026
A factory quoted me 150 dollars for a sample. Is that normal?

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Mike Torres Active Member
Wholesale factory rep based in Guangzhou. OEM/ODM, MOQ, and export questions welcome. 19 answers · 4 selected

Standard terms: 30-50 percent deposit, balance before shipping. Wire transfer (T/T) is normal. For first orders, USE Alibaba Trade Assurance - it holds the money until you confirm. Avoid 100 percent upfront. Western Union and crypto are red flags.

Apr 24, 2026

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