GENERAL INFO


ORDERING INFORMATION

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PRICING

  • Prices in this catalogue are effective from January 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023. All prices are subject to change without notice.
  • All prices include printing/product charges only. All prices quoted in this catalogue do not include GST, HST or provincial taxes.
  • The prices listed in this catalogue are suggestions only and the distributor is under no obligation to accept them.
  • Terms: Net 30 days. If no credit term is established, full payment is required before order is processed. MasterCard, Visa and AmericanExpress credit cards are accepted. No C.O.D. orders.

COMPLETE ORDER SPECIFICATIONS

  • The prices listed in this catalogue are suggestions only and the distributor is under no obligation to accept them.

24 Hour ROCKET SERVICE Criteria

  • The complete order including acceptable artwork must be emailed to 48hours@spectorandco.com before 5:00 pm EST requesting expedited service in the subject line. Incomplete orders must be resubmitted. 1 color/ 1 location only. Catalogue quantities. No personalization. Not applicable on spec samples, gift sets or combos. Exact quantity orders are not eligible for this service. Order is subject to credit approval and stock availability. No paper-proofs will be offered. No Modifications accepted. Standard refills and packaging (non-decorated packaging only). Maximum of 3 different Ship-to addresses. We can only ship UPS for this service. Orders with a ship to address outside of Canada will ship in 48hrs. Deboss decoration is 48 hours service. Available based on production capacity.

ART

  • Rework or touch-up will incur an extra charge. We will contact distributor for approval before any touch-up work is started. If rework/touch-up is needed, order may be delayed.
  • Friendly Reminder: Clear, sharp black and white artwork speeds up the production of orders and gives best results.
  • Halftones, screening, shading: Such logos are not recommended, but we will attempt to reproduce and will advise accordingly.

DIGITAL ARTWORK:

Artwork may be supplied on a PC formatted CD saved as per specifications outlined herein:

  • Absolutely no color or grayscale files.
  • Preferable, artwork files should be supplied in vector format, created with either CorelDraw (up to version 13) or Illustrator (up to version CS2). All files must be saved in IBM format.
  • At SPECTOR & CO., we have a large selection of fonts. However, all type must be converted to curves (in the event that we do not have the specific font used in your document). Failing to do so may result in your order being delayed.
  • We require that all fonts be no less that 5 points in size. Please be advised that script fonts read best in upper and lower case. All ruled lines should be no less than .3 points in thickness.
  • For best results, Photoshop EPS, TIFF and JPG files should be set for black and white 1 bit preview at 1200 dpi.
  • Photoshop EPS, TIFF and JPG files should be no less than 200% of final required imprint size and 600 dpi. If artwork is sent at 100% of imprint size, then 1200 dpi actual resolution should be supplied.
  • Use appropriate file extension with name indicating file type.
  • Each file should have one artwork only. Use the P.O. number for the file name.
  • Please be advised that WE DO NOT ACCEPT artwork that is sent in any word publishing documents such as Microsoft PhotoDraw, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Freehand, PageMaker or Adobe Image Ready.

BRANDING INFORMATION

** Waived if every imprint batch of an order is at least 50% of minimum order quantity

  • Non-Decorated Orders/Samples: Use end quantity price. Returns are not accepted.
  • Multi-Color Imprinted Orders: Only available on certain products. Check the BRANDING SOLUTIONS/MULTI-COLOR IMPRINT section found on our website for availability.
  • Copy Change: New Set Up
  • Ink Color Change: $10.00 (G).
  • Paper or Virtual Proofs: $20.00 (G) ea.
  • Product Proof: $60.00 (G) ea. plus cost of product and applicable setup charges.
  • STANDARD INK COLORS (available at no extra charge): Check the BRANDING SOLUTIONS section found on our website for color availability.
  • Exact Color Match: $50.00 (G).
  • Standard Printing Location: When an item has multiple imprint locations, the standard location is specified as: (standard). If location of imprint is not specified, we will use our discretion.
  • Debossing: The depression of an image into a material such as paper, leather or plastic, so the image sits below the product surface.
  • Additional Production Time:
    • For each additional printed location, add 2 days
    • For each additional lasered location, add 1 day
    • Multi-color printing: dates will be advised upon receipt of order
  • For extended domestic quantities, dates will be advised upon receipt of order

QUANTITIES

  • Less Than Minimum Orders: Add $90.00 (G). Half of catalogue minimum quantity required.
  • Quantities Larger Than Published in Catalogue: We will gladly provide quotations for quantities beyond those shown in this catalogue.
  • Discontinued Items: Please visit our web site or contact your account manager for availability and price.
  • Overruns / Underruns: We reserve the right to ship and bill up to 5% over or under
  • Exact Quantity Orders: $40.00 (G) per order. Order must specify ‘EXACT QUANTITY’. Not available for quantities over 1,000 units
  • Specify product color on order or we will use our discretion.

COMBINED QUANTITY PRICING

  • An order that has the same logo for different item numbers may combine their quantities to receive the combined quantity price. The request for combined quantity pricing must be indicated on the order.

SHIPPING

  • Split Shipments: $7.50 (G) charge per split shipment for more than 5 splits.
  • All shipments are F.O.B. factory. If method of shipping is not specified, we reserve the right to ship overnight air service to meet your deadline. For direct shipments into the U.S., all shipments are F.O.B. New York and are invoiced in U.S. funds. Please refer to the American version of our SPECTOR & CO. catalogue for details.
  • Method: We will follow your shipping instructions, or if not specified, we will select a carrier at our discretion. We are not responsible for delays caused after goods leave our plant.
  • Freight costs for all spec samples are the responsibility of the distributor
  • C.O.D. Shipments: Not accepted.
  • Please be advised that for orders shipping internationally, you are responsible for the following charges: shipping charges, duties, taxes and or VAT tax. Please contact your customer service representative for further details.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • All orders must be in writing. Errors resulting from hand-written orders are the responsibility of the distributor. Any changes or modifications to orders must be submitted in written form.
  • Product colors in this catalogue are as accurate as possible; however, slight shade variations in photo representations do occur. If precise color is important, please order sample for approval. We are not responsible for variations in product color.
  • Co-op Orders: Contact us for details.
  • Return Policy: THE RETURN OF SAMPLES OF SPECTECH ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All other returns must be authorized. Please contact your account manager for an RMA number.
  • Catalogue Photography: Imprinted products appearing in this catalogue are for illustrative purposes only, without any intention to promote or misuse the trademarks or company names shown.
  • REPEAT ORDER SET-UP CHARGE: For all repeat orders (except for repeat orders in programs qualified by our Customer Service Dept.) there is a repeat set-up charge of 50% of the original set-up for all repeat orders. Please provide the original order number and a hard copy of the artwork. Please note that all repeat orders with additional colors and additional location setups are subject to applicable running charges.
  • Due to IATA regulations regarding the shipment of lithium batteries, air shipments of power banks are not available at this time. Please contact your account manager for further information.
  • For optional assembly (i.e. insertion of business cards) please add 50¢ (C) per unit.

SOCIAL COMPLIANCE

  • The manufacturing facilities for our most popular items have been audited by a certified auditing firm, to ensure social compliance and fair employee practices and policies. Please reference our web site for further information or contact your account manager.
In June 2005, Spector & Co. became a certified partner in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). C-TPAT is a government and business partnership set up to ensure the continued free flow of international trade into and out of the United States. As a participant, benefits will include reduced number of cargo examinations, dedicated commercial lanes, training and sharing of information. For further information, please go to www.cbp.gov.