Direct answer: A trading-card RFQ must describe both the printed cards and the way cards are organized into the finished sellable product.
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Define the card specification
- Finished card dimensions
- Card construction and surface requirements
- Number of unique fronts and backs
- Artwork status and color references
- Special finishes or variants
Define the pack structure
State how many cards belong in each pack or set, which cards are fixed or variable, and whether inserts, wrappers or boxes are included.
Quantities must use one unit
Clarify whether the requested quantity means individual cards, packs, sets, display boxes or master cartons. Include quantity breaks only when they describe the same finished configuration.
Include quality and packing requirements
Provide acceptance requirements, barcode or label files, unit-pack details, master-carton configuration and any document scope needed for supplier review.
Common RFQ mistake
Avoid asking the supplier to assume missing dimensions, materials, quantities or pack definitions. Separate confirmed requirements from questions that need engineering input.