Direct answer: Trading-card packaging should be specified as a component system, because a change in pack count can affect every surrounding structure.
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List every packaging level
Document the immediate card pack, any inner box or tuck box, retail display carton and master shipping carton. Identify which items require printing.
Connect dimensions to the actual pack
Box dimensions should be reviewed after card count, card construction and wrapper method are known. Allowances based on an assumed pack can create poor fit.
Prepare a component matrix
- Component name and identifier
- Quantity per finished unit
- Artwork version
- Assembly position
- Inspection requirement
Confirm presentation and packing
Explain how the product opens, how packs are arranged for retail and how finished units are packed for shipment. Provide a reference sample when available.
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.