Why 50 Pieces
Our standard MOQ is 50 units per item. That's lower than most factories because we don't retool for different products — we change machine setups and edge bander configurations. One morning we run wardrobe panels, same afternoon we switch to nightstand parts. For first-time buyers, start with 50-100 units across 2-3 items. Verify the quality and logistics before scaling. Sample orders: no MOQ at all.
Sample: The Cheapest Insurance You'll Buy
Samples take 7-14 days from design sign-off. We run them on the same production line as bulk orders — same machine programs, same edge bander, same QC checklist. A sample is representative, not a hand-made prototype. Sample cost comes off the first production invoice. Ship via DHL or FedEx, 3-7 days to most cities. We've seen buyers skip this step and pay thousands to fix dimensional mismatches later. Order samples.
30 to 50 Days — What Happens
The standard lead time breaks down like this: material procurement 5-7 days (boards arrive from mill, acclimate 48 hours in our warehouse); panel cutting and edge banding 10-15 days for 500 units; drilling and hardware install 7-10 days; QC and packaging 5-7 days; loading 1-2 days. Rush orders at 21-25 days carry a 10-15% surcharge — only works if our line isn't full. Summer months (June-August) are usually our quietest. Chinese New Year (Jan-Feb) and Golden Week (October) add 2-3 weeks — plan around it.