What custom stickers should a small business order first?
Most small businesses start with one 3x3 inch die-cut logo sticker in a 250 to 500 piece run, which costs $153 to $231 and works out to under 50 cents each. Add a small round packaging or seal sticker later, and a window or vehicle decal once the logo is settled. Everything is printed on laminated outdoor vinyl.
| Best first order | 3x3 in die-cut logo, 250-500 pieces |
|---|---|
| 500 pieces | $231 ($0.46 each) |
| Packaging seal, 2x2 in, 500 | $152 ($0.30 each) |
| Minimum order | 25 pieces per design |
| Outdoor rating | 5+ years with laminate |
Start with one sticker, not five
A first order spread across five designs at 100 pieces each costs far more than one design at 500 and leaves you with four designs you never reorder. Print the logo deep, see where it actually gets used, then expand.
The three that earn their keep
- Logo die-cut, 3x3 in. Goes on laptops, toolboxes, water bottles, invoices, giveaways. $231 for 500.
- Packaging seal, 2x2 in round. Closes a box, bag or tissue wrap and turns shipping into branding. $152 for 500.
- Window or vehicle decal. Hours, phone number, QR code to book. Ordered as a single custom size once, not in bulk.
Quantity math
| Quantity, 3x3 in | Total | Per sticker |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $94 | $0.94 |
| 250 | $153 | $0.61 |
| 500 | $231 | $0.46 |
| 1,000 | $372 | $0.37 |
Doubling from 250 to 500 adds $78 and gives you 250 more stickers. That is the cheapest marketing you will buy this year.
Artwork you can actually use
Send a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) if you have one. If all you have is a logo from a web page, send it anyway and we will tell you before printing whether it will hold up at size, at no charge. Proofs go out within one business day and nothing prints until you approve.
What not to over-think
- Gloss versus matte is a look, not a durability difference. Both are laminated.
- Die-cut versus a plain shape changes the cut path, not the price band for the same size.
- You do not need a bleed or a cut line in your file. We build both.
Related questions
- How many stickers should a small business order the first time?
- 250 to 500 of a single design. That is where the per-sticker price drops sharply and it is still a quantity you can realistically hand out.
- Can I get my logo redrawn if the file is low resolution?
- We check every file and tell you if it will not hold up at print size. Simple clean-ups are part of the proof; a full redraw is quoted separately.
- Are business stickers safe to put on a vehicle or window?
- Yes. They are printed on outdoor vinyl with UV laminate and rated 5+ years outdoors.