How to compare printing quotations in Kenya

To compare printing quotations in Kenya, ask each supplier to price the same finished job. Match quantity, format, paper or garment, printed sides, artwork, decoration, finishing and delivery requirements. The lowest headline number is only useful when its specification matches what you need.

All-Pod's product pages publish the basis of their starting prices and offer server-calculated quotes for supported specifications. A reviewed quote is used where the production requirements need confirmation. Use the checklist below for any supplier, then check the catalogue or send a complete printing brief.

Use this specification checklist

Copy these headings into an enquiry and fill in the parts that apply. Send the same artwork version to each supplier. A quote with a smaller logo, fewer leaves or a different blank is a different offer, even if the product name looks similar.

Understand what the advertised price covers

A price can describe a blank garment, one finished branded item at a particular quantity, a pack of prints or a square metre of material. Read the quantity and price basis alongside the number. Ask which paper, sides, method and finishing the example uses.

All-Pod's paper and merchandise examples state their specification on the product page. Your selected variants and uploaded artwork determine the actual quotation. Pricing is calculated from current configured production rates, then frozen when the quote is created. A saved quote is valid for 24 hours; changing the specification creates a new quote.

Check the parts that commonly get missed

For a booklet, confirm the complete page count, body stock, any separate cover and binding. For a notebook, distinguish physical leaves from document pages. For NCR stationery, confirm copy layers, sets per book and numbering. For a banner, confirm finished dimensions, material and any installation needs.

For clothing, include the size and colour matrix and every logo placement. Compare setup costs at the actual total quantity. For corporate packs, confirm the actual items and whether packaging or pack assembly is part of the reviewed brief.

Review approval and delivery arrangements

Ask what file or proof needs approval before production. Check spelling, contact details, sizes and positions in the actual approved artwork. Confirm stock and a required deadline before paying. Read the supplier's returns and order-change policy, particularly for custom printed goods.

Delivery should be quoted for the destination and complete order. Production time is separate from transit. All-Pod's delivery information, artwork requirements and returns policy explain the published ordering process.

FAQ

Is the cheapest printing quote always the best value?

Compare the same finished specification first. A lower price may describe a different paper, garment, quantity or finish. Check the required quality, artwork approval and delivery arrangements before deciding.

Why can a small logo and a large logo cost differently?

Decoration method, artwork area, colour count, coverage and setup can affect the complete merchandise price. Use the actual design and placements for a useful comparison.

Can I get a quote before paying?

Supported All-Pod products let you configure the job and get a quote before payment. When a product needs a reviewed specification, send the quantities, artwork and required date for confirmation by the team.

Prepare your order

Use the paper guide, decoration comparison and notebook guide for the details relevant to your brief. Then configure your product or request a mixed-order quote.