Whether it is a service award or a football trophy, it is always ideal when you can get excellent value for money. The preference is to get an award that is attractive, durable, and looks like you spent more money than you did. However, finding a good deal requires that you do the research. Here are a few tips on how to secure a trophy of excellent quality at a lower price than expected.
Go online to find your trophy
Many vendors that sell trophies do not have brick-and-mortar stores. They trade exclusively online and due to the lower overhead, can often offer lower prices than other retailers. Do not feel restricted to just vendors that operate from within your borders. Many overseas vendors have access to cheaper raw materials, labor and will often pass on this saving to customers through lower prices.
Trophy discount periods
Vendors will often offer good discounts on their trophies during discount periods like Black Friday. It is an effective way for them to get rid of their stocks in preparation for the next shopping season. Be sure to check out what is on offer both online and in storefronts.
Check on offers for football trophies
When getting a trophy ready for an awards ceremony, you will need more than just the cup. You will also want it to be engraved or plated. This is an additional service that will cost extra. When shopping around for deals, ensure that you factor in a need for this service to see what the total cost will be amongst different vendors. Some vendors may offer free engraving, so even if the award is more expensive, it could come to a lower overall cost. If ordering for the award from a vendor that is far away, also be sure to make inquiries as to shipping costs.
Order your trophy early
Ordering your award early on can help in cutting some costs like shipping charges. Many vendor sites are happy to offer free shipping if you are flexible on delivery time. If the awards ceremony is soon, you may however end up needing to expedite the shipping, which can be quite expensive.
Buy in bulk
Most awards ceremonies will have multiple categories and thus a need for many awards. Ordering from the same vendor can help in securing bulk order discounts that could be substantial. If such a deal is not already indicated on the vendor site, do send them an email, or call to enquire. Sometimes just asking for a discount is enough to get one.