Importers and distributors who buy guitar cases direct from factories avoid distributor margins — but only if they order smart. Here is the buyer checklist we recommend to every wholesale client, based on what works across years of export orders.
1. Sample Before You Commit
Always order physical samples, not just photos. Check shell material, padding thickness, stitching, zippers and the interior fit with a real instrument. Keep the approved sample — it is your quality reference for the whole order.
2. Understand MOQ and Price Breaks
Factories price by volume. Typical MOQs for cases are 100–500 units depending on model; custom colors or branding usually have their own minimums. Ask for a price ladder (200 / 500 / 1000 units) and watch where the big price breaks are.
3. Quality Control Plan
Agree on AQL sampling and defect thresholds before production, not after. Good factories offer mid-production and pre-shipment inspection. Ask what fails inspection most — stitching, zippers, color match — and confirm the factory checks those specifically.
4. Check the Logistics
Cases are bulky, so shipping cost matters as much as unit price. Confirm carton dimensions and weights — they determine freight. Ask about mixed-model container loading (different case models in one container) and protective packaging for long sea freight.
5. Plan the Long-Term
The best wholesale relationships grow: first order tests one model, later orders mix models, exclusive colors and OEM designs. Confirm the factory has capacity to grow with you and will hold your exclusive designs confidential.
Working with Our Factory
We manufacture cases and gig bags in-house with export experience, support small first orders, provide physical samples and pre-shipment inspection records, and handle OEM/ODM from one model to full container programs. Start a wholesale conversation or request samples.