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Ordering Your First 50 Patches: What to Expect

Your first custom patch order can feel like a leap. You have a design, a budget and a deadline, but you may not know how proofs work, when you pay or how long production takes. The good news is that the process is fairly standard across most makers, and once you understand patch pricing, minimums and timelines, the whole thing becomes predictable. A 50-piece order is a common starting point because many makers set their minimum there. Before you request a quote, look

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Your first custom patch order can feel like a leap. You have a design, a budget and a deadline, but you may not know how proofs work, when you pay or how long production takes. The good news is that the process is fairly standard across most makers, and once you understand patch pricing, minimums and timelines, the whole thing becomes predictable. A 50-piece order is a common starting point because many makers set their minimum there. Before you request a quote, look

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