Buyer's guide / Published July 31, 2026
How to Get a Custom Dice Quote
Quick answer
A good quote needs six things: material, quantity, faces/numbering, color, packaging, and your deadline. Send those in one message and you get an accurate price and lead time back fast — vague requests get vague quotes and slow back-and-forth. Include Pantone references and vector art if you have them, state your target ship date, and ask what Incoterm the price uses (EXW/FOB). Expect samples and moulds to be quoted separately from unit price.
The 6 things every dice quote needs
- Material. Acrylic, resin, metal, or gemstone — this sets the price band. Unsure? See the material comparison guide.
- Quantity. Per design, with any quantity breaks you're considering (e.g. 100 / 300 / 500). Price drops with volume.
- Faces & numbering. Standard numbers/pips or custom symbols; numbering font and fill color; single D6 or full seven-piece set (7-piece polyhedral set explained).
- Color. Body color and effect, with Pantone (PMS) references if matching matters.
- Packaging. Poly bag, tin, window box, or gift box — see the packaging guide.
- Deadline. Your target in-hand or ship date, so lead time and freight mode are quoted realistically.
Nice-to-haves that speed things up
- Vector artwork (AI/SVG/PDF) for logos and custom faces.
- A reference photo or sample of a look you want to match.
- Your channel (Kickstarter, retail, promo) — it helps the maker suggest the right spec.
- Incoterm preference (EXW, FOB, DDP) and destination country.
How to read the quote you get back
| Line item | What to check | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit price | At which quantity break? | |
| Sample fee | Cost + time before bulk | |
| Mould / setup | One-time, for custom shapes/faces | |
| Lead time | Sample days + production days | |
| Incoterm | EXW / FOB / DDP — who pays freight? |
Two quotes are only comparable at the same quantity, material, and Incoterm. A low unit price FOB can cost more landed than a slightly higher DDP price. Understand freight in shipping dice from China.
Why samples and moulds are priced separately
Unit price covers mass production. A pre-production sample is made individually, so it carries its own fee and time — and it's the step that protects your whole order, so it's worth it. Truly custom shapes or faces may need a one-time mould/setup cost. Both are normal; see the pricing guide and MOQ guide.
Copy-paste RFQ template
Send something like: "Material: [acrylic]. Quantity: [300 sets, also quote 500]. Faces: [standard numbers, gold fill] or [custom D6, art attached]. Color: [translucent purple, PMS 2685C]. Packaging: [printed window box]. Deadline: [in hand by Nov 1]. Ship to: [US], prefer [FOB]. Please quote unit price, sample fee, lead time." Then send an inquiry and you'll get a price list back, usually within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What information do I need to get a dice quote?
Six essentials: material, quantity (with any quantity breaks), faces and numbering, color (with Pantone if matching matters), packaging, and your deadline. Adding vector artwork, a reference sample, your sales channel, and an Incoterm preference makes the quote faster and more accurate.
Why do two dice quotes look so different?
Quotes are only comparable at the same quantity, material, and Incoterm. A low FOB unit price can cost more landed than a higher DDP price once freight and duties are added, and sample or mould fees may be listed separately in one quote and bundled in another. Normalize those before comparing.
Do I have to pay for a dice sample?
Usually yes. A pre-production sample is made individually rather than mass-produced, so it carries its own fee and lead time. It is the step that protects your entire order by letting you approve color, faces, and quality in hand before bulk payment, so it is worth the cost.
What is a mould or setup fee?
It is a one-time cost for tooling needed to make a custom shape or custom faces. Standard dice on existing moulds usually have no mould fee; bespoke designs may. It is charged once, separately from the per-unit price.
How fast can I get a quote?
If you send the six essentials in one message, most quotes and price lists come back within about 24 hours. Vague or incomplete requests trigger back-and-forth that slows everything down, so include the full spec up front.
Ready for a number? Send the six essentials in one message and get an accurate price list and lead time back — usually within 24 hours.