FAQ – Guide to Custom Lapel Pins

Top 15 Questions from Clients

How can I place an order for custom lapel pins?
You can submit your design via email or upload it through our website – Contact form. After receiving your design, we’ll confirm the details, offer a quote, and begin production once you approve.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom pins?
No MOQ! We’re pin factory direct, Free Artwork!

How long will it take to receive my order?
Standard production time is 10-15 days for normal pins, with shipping times depending on your location. Rush orders are available. And for complex fantasy pins, One month for enamel+print sample, three months for mass-production

What countries do you ship to?
We ship worldwide, including North America, Europe, and Asia

How can I track my order?
Once your order ships, we provide a tracking number via email so you can monitor delivery progress.

Can I order a sample before full production?
Yes, we recommend getting a sample for approval before proceeding with the full order. There’s usually a sample fee, which can be deducted from the final order.

What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal, and bank transfers. You can pay 50% front and 50% before shipping, for small pins we need full payment is required before production begins.

How do I ensure my design colors match exactly?
We use Pantone Color System matching to make sure your design matches the colors you’ve specified. You can also download a digital pantone color book for your reference.

Can I make changes to my design after placing the order?
Minor changes can be made before production starts, but major revisions may incur additional costs.

What are the available shipping options?
We use express services like FedEx, and UPS for fast and reliable delivery globally.

What is your return or refund policy?
We accept returns or offer refunds if there are any quality issues with the pins. Please contact us within a few days of receiving your order.

How are the pins packaged?
Pins are individually packaged in polybags, pvc bag, bubble bags etc by default. Custom packaging options like velvet boxes are available upon request.

What if I need help designing my pin?
Free artwork. Our in-house design team is available to help you create the perfect pin at no extra charge.

Can I reorder the same design later?
Yes, we keep your design files and molds on record for future reorders in 3 years, and there’s usually no need for additional setup fees.

Do you offer discounts for large orders?
Yes, discounts apply for bulk orders of over 1,000 pieces, and we waive setup fees for very large quantities.

Contact us for your pin designs now!

More questions as below

QuestionAnswers
You price is expensive than othersSorry! Yes. Our price may be a few expensive than others, but we can support more updates, pictures, videos during production,And our team are all skiled, we can understand more
Can you send me invoice via payapl Sorry! Yes. Our price may be a few expensive than others, but we can support more updates, pictures, videos during production,And our team are all skiled, we can understand more Yes. I will send via Paypal and here’s the link
Can your factory do 3D metal effect with hard enamel?We made many, but it depends on the design, sometimes it’s unworkable
Does enamel/print sample include an additional sample showing any color changes?Yes. you can change enamels after enamel sample done and prints after print sample done It many need extra sample fee if there’re too many revisions, for example many changes over thwice
Do you guys have a alibaba storefront?Sorry. We don’t have that, Payment via Paypal as goods only, You can choice 100% pay after ordering or 50% after artwork confirmed and 50% before shipping.
Do you work through alibaba?Sorry. We don’t have that, Payment via Paypal as goods only, You can choice 100% pay after ordering or 50% after artwork confirmed and 50% before shipping.
Hello! Do you have a price list and moq info for your pins?Sorry. We don’t have a price list, Do you have more details? Our prices depends on your design, size, quantity etc.
I want to make pins, what’s the steps? Do you have any proof or sketch? We also need the quantity as price depends on your designs and size, quantity etc.
I was wondering how I can get a quote for an order and what you require to get started. Do you have more details? Our prices depends on your design, size, quantity etc.
What’s your price to make pins? Do you have more details? Our prices depends on your design, size, quantity etc.
Hello, I am looking into making pins and I’m wondering how your pricing works. Do you have more details? Our prices depends on your design, size, quantity etc.
Can you make artwork for me first?Yes. Free Artwork in 24 – 48 hours.
What’s your payment term?Payment via Paypal as goods only, You can choice 100% pay after ordering or 50% after artwork confirmed and 50% before shipping.
Do you guys to payment plans?Payment via Paypal as goods only, You can choice 100% pay after ordering or 50% after artwork confirmed and 50% before shipping.
Can I make a sample first, and how is the sample feeYes. We can make samples first, the price will be the mold fee and enamel, print sample fee. It’ll need extra $40 if you want o see samples in person.
How long is production time for your company (:One month for enamel+print sample, three months for mass-production
What is your usual production time? Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee or remake pins if their are some with flaws?One month for enamel+print sample, three months for mass-production
What is your average turn around time?One month for enamel+print sample, three months for mass-production
Do you guys have MOQ?No, there is no MOQ required. We can make even just one piece if you want.
Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee or remake pins if their are some with flaws?Yes, we do offer a satisfaction guarantee. Our flaw rate is approximately 10% (about 5 pieces out of 50 pieces and about 8 pieces out of 100 pieces). If the flaw rate exceeds this, we will provide a discount. If most of the items are flawed, we can remake them for you.
what is your flaw rate?Yes, we do offer a satisfaction guarantee. Our flaw rate is approximately 10% (about 5 pieces out of 50 pieces and about 8 pieces out of 100 pieces). If the flaw rate exceeds this, we will provide a discount. If most of the items are flawed, we can remake them for you.
Thank you for the quote It’s out of my budget unfortunatelyWhat’s your target price, I would like to send to our manage to see if we can have some discount for you.
If I placed an order would I be able to have progress photos sent. As well as ownership with the design not being copy or remade to sell by someone else?Yes. We have support team will send pictures and vedio during making… Sure. We don’t sell or remake any of clients’, it’s a rule here
What is the blue color?This is a special blue ink to prectect the area of translcuent enamel or 3D areas
What is your PayPal accountPlease paypal to bill@huainco.com
What file do you use for artwork?Jpg, png, pdf and .ai, cdr or any digital proof are workable, as clear as possible
What type of file you need of the designJpg, png, pdf and .ai, cdr or any digital proof are workable, as clear as possible
How can I make pins with you?Any pin ideas, you can email to sales@hipins.com or message via Instagram, please include the size, quantity, effect and more details will be helpful
How can I make pins with you?Any pin ideas, you can email to sales@hipins.com or message via Instagram.
What’s your flaw rates?Let’s say it will be about 5 pieces for 50 pieces and abut 8 pieces of 100 pieces
How do you deal with these flaws? Can I ask replacements, refunds or discountYes. you can advise any resloutions, we will give some discounts if flaws is only a few pieces
What is the MOQ for your pins?No MOQ
Do you charge separately for back stamps, or there is only one fee for both pin mold and back stamp?One Fee, all things included.
Which courier do you use for shipping? Can you use FedEx?Yes. We’re using FedEx IP and UPS Express Saver currently.
What is the standard turnaround time for pin making (please give me a realistic turnaround time). When I did my research, it said that your company has high quality pins, but turnaround time is longer, so I just want to know realistically what I am looking at.For complex fantasy pins, One month for enamel+print sample, three months for mass-production, for simple designs, it’s just need 10-12 days
Can you make a sample of my pin before mass production? If yes, how much would it cost?Sure. Sample picture first. Costs depend on your design.
Does your company do the metal plating in house or is it outsourced?Outsourced. In fact all factories are using outsourced plating factories.
What is the flaw rate for your pins? What is your quality control process?It’s hard to say, but I can say 3pcs for 50pcs and 8pcs for 100pcs.
How do you handle flaw pins upon receiving the pins?You can ask refund if there’re many flaws, and we also ship all extras with our shipping.
Do you accept half payment when order is placed, and then half payment when the pins are completed? Can you accept PayPal?Paypal. 50% front and 50% before shipping.
Can you guys support printing the backing card, and packing the pin with its own individual card? If yes, what is the unit cost for this extra process?Yes. workable, and costs depends on your designs.
Do you have a presence on the alibaba website? I would like to see if there are any reviews for your company.Sorry. We don’t have that.
Hello! Do you have a price list and moq info for your pins?Price depends on your design, quantity and other details, and NO MOQ
How do you usually ship to India?Shipping need about 7 days
Do you ship to India?I am a pin collector. I want to pins from you and use for reselling in India.
Yes. Shipping worldwide, but do you have your own designs? We only make customized designs. We don’t sell customer’s designs.
Well I do not have a import license, Can it be sent as gift?Yes. I think that’s the normal way for lapel pin industry. We’ll put a very low value on the shippigng document
Hello! Do you have a price list and moq info for your pins?Sorry, we don’t have a price list, and no MOQ. Price depends on your design, quantity and other details
Thank you for the quote very sorry but it’s not competitive to my other rmanufacturersSorry. What’s the workable price usual? I just report with my manager and we’re like to to fit the prices with others?
Do you make custom ones? If I send you a design can you make it?yes, we do customized pins. You can just send me your proof then we can create it and Free Artwork
Thanks! Do you have any more details? Sizes, Quantity, Effects? or anything you can support?
Do you make order to Macedoniayes, we ship worldwide. Is there anything we can do for you?
Hello! Do you have a price list and moq info for your pins?Hello, We don’t have price list. Price depends on your design, quantity and other details. We don’t have MOQ.
If I can deliver it to someone in China I’ll care for the shippingYes and Free shipping via courier in China.
So without the sample fee you are going to choose colors and all without my consult, correct?No, we’ll send artwork for your confirmation. But you can’t change them after artwork confirmed and producing started. It’ll need extra fee if  you do want to change them
How can I buy the pin on your page?Sorry. Picture reference only not for sale. All pins are customized, and you can custom made your pins. Any customizd pin ideas, you can email to sales@hipins.com or message via Instagram.
Hello, ok thanks, just wanted to be sure what happened with the last companies black nickel pins wouldn’t be a big risk for this order with the scratches and stuff since they said it happens with the spray and buffing for Bn.Yes. Sometimes it happened but I think it can be avoided.
It need more carefully and more QC.
How much would it cost to start on the proofFree Artwork, you don’t need to pay any for artwork before ordering
Can I proceed with printing the sample directly after the color samples are ready? Yes, but we recommend confirming the color samples first. Changes after printing may need extra costs.
Can I proceed with printing the sample directly after the color samples are ready?Yes, you can, but our standard practice is to first confirm the color samples and make any necessary changes to ensure satisfaction before proceeding with the print sample. Making changes to the colors after the print sample is produced will incur additional fees.
I’m quite bad at explaining sorry, i mean it makes it indent like soft enamel. even though the surface is flat, you can see it is like a holeThey are flat but indent In a visual sense, as a flat clear enamel added over them after glitters or pearl approved.
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