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A good mod programme is boring in the best sense: same taste, same draw, same carton count, every single time. Getting there requires a shared vocabulary between you and the factory. Consider this page that vocabulary.
What Mod Really Costs Landed
Compare mod quotes on the same incoterm. A price that looks better because it excludes a cost you assumed was included is not a saving at all.
Indicative reference points for planning purposes: entry tier from USD 1.22 per unit at 2000 units, mid tier at USD 1.08, and volume tier at USD 1.33 for full container quantities. These figures move with specification, packaging and freight, so treat them as a shape rather than a quote.
What to Fix Before Approving Mod
Two specifications that matter more than buyers expect: the seal integrity after a drop test and the consistency of the draw from first use to last. Both are measurable before you commit to volume.
| Product category | Open system |
|---|---|
| Resistance band | 0.6 - 0.8 ohm |
| Capacity tolerance | +/- 2% |
| Puff count method | Machine cycle 2s on / 18s off |
| Master carton | 200 units |
| Carton weight | 3.2 kg |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| Storage | 15-25 C, dry, away from direct light |
Selling Mod at Store Level
A mod display that answers strength and flavour without staff involvement outsells a prettier one that does not. Most customers will not ask, so the fixture has to do the work.
Positioning Mod on Your Shelf
Mod rewards retailers who can explain it in one sentence. If your team needs a paragraph, the range is too complicated for the space it occupies.
Getting Mod to Your Warehouse
Customs classification for mod varies by market and changes from time to time. We ship with full documentation, but your broker should confirm the current code before your first order rather than after it lands.
Practical Checklist
- Plan the switch from air to sea freight before you need it.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
- Start with a mixed carton and let your own sell-through decide.
- Agree the tolerance band in writing before approving artwork.
- Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
- Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you hold stock for regular customers?
For established programmes we can reserve production slots and, in some cases, hold finished mod stock against a forecast. It removes most of the lead time risk from a reorder and is worth discussing once volumes are stable.
What information do you need to quote?
Target specification, approximate quantity, destination and any packaging requirement. With those four we can usually come back with a costed option the same working day rather than a request for more information.
Is there a warranty on mod?
Manufacturing defects are covered against the retained sample standard. Normal wear, misuse and damage after opening are not. We publish the threshold in the order terms so both sides know exactly what the claim process looks like.
Can you match an existing product I already sell?
Often yes, provided we can measure it properly. Send a physical sample and we will report back on what can be matched, what will differ slightly, and why. An honest gap is more useful than a vague promise.
How long does a mod order take to arrive?
Production typically takes ten to eighteen working days after artwork approval, and transit depends on the method you choose. Air express is fastest, sea freight is cheapest at volume. We confirm both at quotation so there is no surprise later.
Next Step
Start smaller than feels comfortable, measure honestly, then scale what worked. That sequence has saved more of our customers money than any negotiation tactic we could suggest.
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