1 1/2" Gold Volleyball Brass Keychain
Item BKR11
$8.65 ea at volume, blank
plus $1.00 each to engrave
Brass
1 1/2" Gold Basketball Brass Keychain
1 1/2" Gold Basketball Brass Keychain (item BKR8) is in our Keychains range of Personalized Gifts, with a 0.9 in x 0.75 in personalization area. At 48 pieces it costs $12.91 each all-in: $11.16 for the piece plus $1.75 to engrave, setup included. It can be ordered from a single piece. Production is 3 to 5 business days after you approve a free digital proof.
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Counted from today, allowing a day for your proof and 5 days of
ground transit. It holds if your artwork is with us today and you approve the proof within one
business day. Checkout will not accept a date we cannot keep, and it names this one.
Often sooner: the fast end of that window is Wed, Oct 21.
We promise the late end, because a date is worth nothing if we miss it.
$8.65
each at 500+ · $13.95 at 1
| Quantity | Price each | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 1-11 | $13.95 | - |
| 12-23 | $12.83 | save 8% |
| 24-47 | $12.00 | save 14% |
| 48-95 | $11.16 | save 20% |
| 96-249 | $10.32 | save 26% |
| 250-499 | $9.49 | save 32% |
| 500+ | $8.65 | save 38% |
✓ 136 in stock
Last run: the mill is not
making more of this one, so what is in stock is what is left.
Clearance stock cannot be returned, so tell us what you are making and
we will check the fit before you buy.
Estimated delivery Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2 (order today, artwork approved within a day)
Sold loose or by the case of 50. Ask us if you want a full case: we will check the case price for you.
See your logo on it
Drop your logo on, drag it where you want it and size it. You will see exactly what we engrave, and what it costs, before you pay. The personalization area on this item is 0.9in x 0.75in.
engraving area
Confirming saves this exact layout as your approved proof, so nothing is engraved that you have not seen.
Included at no extra charge
- No setup fee, at any quantity (most promo sites charge $40 to $63 per design)
- Free digital proof before anything is produced
- Free artwork check at the real imprint size
- Free ground freight on orders over $250
- Artwork kept on file for fast, matching re-orders
No proof fees, no art fees, no small-order fees. Engraving is priced on its own line and
shown in full before you pay, never added afterwards.
What is the 1 1/2" Gold Basketball Brass Keychain?
1 1/2" Gold Basketball Brass Keychain. A keychain in brass, specified for decoration and for daily use rather than for a display shelf. It measures 1 1/2" diameter x 1/16" thick. This is the gold colorway.
Brass is the traditional engraving metal: dense, warm-toned and long-lived..
A keychain is handled several times a day, every day, for years. Rotary or laser engraving cuts a crisp permanent line that can be color-filled.
Programs that run year after year usually settle at this tier. It clears the quality bar that decides whether something is kept, without the per-unit cost that forces a shorter list. Concretely: $13.95 each at 1-11, $8.65 at 500+.
Specifications
| Item number | BKR8 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Keychain |
| Material | Brass |
| Dimensions | 1 1/2" diameter x 1/16" thick |
| Shipping weight | 1 oz |
| Color | Gold |
| Decoration methods | Laser Engraving, Rotary Engraving, Color Fill |
| Standard imprint area | 0.9 in x 0.75 in |
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
| Durability | Very high. |
| Care | Polish occasionally to maintain shine. |
| Category | Personalized Gifts |
| Collection | Keychains |
Decoration options
The decoration method is chosen to match the substrate, which is why the mark is permanent rather than printed on top of it. Standard imprint area on this item is 0.9 in x 0.75 in.
Laser Engraving
A focused laser removes the surface layer to expose the substrate beneath. A permanent, high-contrast, single-color mark with no ink involved.
Best for
Logos, names, dates and fine text. The default choice when the mark has to outlive the campaign.
Color
Single color: the natural color of the material under the surface.
Rotary Engraving
A rotating cutter physically carves the surface. A deep V-cut line with genuine dimension.
Best for
Brass and aluminum plates, especially with color fill.
Color
Substrate color or color-filled.
Color Fill
Engraved or carved recesses are filled with pigment. A permanent engraved mark that reads in brand color rather than substrate color.
Best for
Metal and crystal where the logo must be recognisably on-brand.
Color
Matched to Pantone where the recess allows.
Artwork requirements
- Convert all type to outlines so fonts do not substitute in production.
- Vector artwork (.ai, .eps, .pdf or .svg) reproduces best at every size and is what we ask for first.
- We send a digital proof for written approval before production starts. Nothing goes on a machine until you sign it off.
- Vector files are the safe option. They hold their edges whether the mark runs at an inch or a foot.
- Raster artwork should be at least 300 dpi at the finished imprint size, on a transparent or white background.
- Nothing is produced before you approve a proof in writing. That is a hard rule, not a courtesy.
Production schedule
| Artwork proof | 1 business day from receipt of usable art |
|---|---|
| Standard production | 3 to 5 business days after proof approval |
| Rush production | quoted per job, with the date confirmed in writing before you pay |
| Ground transit | 1 to 5 business days depending on destination |
Common uses
Dealership and property handoverSpecified regularly for dealership and property handover. The imprint area at 0.9 in x 0.75 in is sized for exactly that job.
EventsEvents is where this earns its cost, and where buyers re-order it.
MembershipMembership is where this earns its cost, and where buyers re-order it.
Customer loyalty tiersA physical marker of status that an account dashboard cannot replicate.
Internal contests and incentivesA tangible prize outperforms a gift card for exactly the reason you would expect. It stays on the desk.
Executive and board giftingShort lists, individual personalization, and a piece that survives scrutiny.
Community and civic eventsLocal sponsorships and volunteer thanks, where visible presence matters more than volume.
Employee milestonesAnniversaries, promotions and retirements: the moments where a personalized object does what an email cannot.
Where this works best
The same item lands differently depending on who gets it and why. Here is how this one performs across the programs it sells into most.
1
Franchise & Multi-Location Brands
The hard problem in multi-location branding is consistency, not creativity. Local operators will source their own if the approved path is slower or costlier than the alternative. The way to hold brand consistency is to make the compliant option the easy one, with stocked items and fixed pricing. Brass is the traditional engraving metal: dense, warm-toned and long-lived.. $13.95 before breaks buys something people keep rather than bin.
2
Weddings, Reunions & Milestone Events
Personal events are the one segment where the recipient genuinely wants the item personalized. Guests keep what they can use and discard what merely commemorates. An item that works on an ordinary Tuesday will outlive the event by years; one that only makes sense on the day will not survive the drive home. Deep enough quantity is affordable here, which is unusual at this quality.
3
Automotive & Dealerships
Delivery day is the highest-emotion moment in the customer relationship. A keychain, a tumbler or a desk piece handed over with the keys attaches itself to that memory. Service-department giveaways work on a different logic, frequency, not sentiment, so unit cost matters far more there. Decoration holds up in this setting, which is where cheaper substrates fail. The workhorse choice for this audience, and it re-orders predictably.
4
Real Estate & Closing Gifts
A closing gift is a referral instrument, not a thank-you note. The gift is competing with a move, which is the least receptive moment in a person's year. Something that gets unpacked in the first week and used immediately beats something beautiful that stays in a box until the boxes are finally dealt with. An imprint area of 0.9 in x 0.75 in is enough for a logo and a line of text without crowding. Priced so you can cover everyone without cheapening the gesture.
5
Trade Shows & Conferences
Booth traffic is not the metric: what leaves the hall and stays in use is. The giveaway is a conversation opener, not a memory device. Its real job is giving someone a reason to stand still for ninety seconds, which is why something that invites a question outperforms something that merely carries a logo. At $8.65 in volume the cost per kept item is hard to beat.
How does ordering and turnaround work?
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
|---|---|
| Setup | Free on every order, at any quantity |
| Freight | Free ground freight above $250, and we can split a run across individual addresses |
| Rush service | Working to a date? Ask and we will confirm what is genuinely possible, priced up front |
| Proofing | Proof back to you next business day, and nothing runs until you approve it |
| Re-orders | Artwork kept on file so re-orders run fast and match |
| Shipping | Free ground freight above $250, and we can split a run across individual addresses |
What do buyers ask about BKR8?
What happens if something arrives damaged?
We replace damaged pieces. Send a photograph and the item number within 10 days of delivery and we handle the carrier claim ourselves. If the box arrives visibly damaged, write that on the freight bill before signing. The replacement runs from the artwork you already approved, so it matches the rest of the order.
How long does production take?
Door to door at standard speed: a day for the proof, 3 to 5 business days in production, then 1 to 5 business days in transit. A rush is quoted per job, with the date confirmed in writing before you pay.
Can I order more later and have them match?
Re-orders reproduce rather than reinterpret. We keep the approved artwork on file against the item number, so a re-order runs from the same file. On natural materials the base itself can shift a little between batches, so tell us if an exact match matters. Standard production is 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, then 1 to 5 business days of ground transit.
What if the artwork does not fit the imprint area?
The personalization area on BKR8 is 0.9 in x 0.75 in. If your mark does not sit well in that shape we redraw or re-proportion it and show you the result on the proof before anything is produced. Engraving is charged on the share of the area your artwork covers, so a smaller mark costs less.
Can I see a proof before you produce the order?
Always, and we do not start without written approval. A free digital proof comes back within one business day of usable artwork, and nothing is produced until you approve it in writing. Once approved, the proof becomes the specification for the run, so check the spelling and the placement carefully. The personalization area on BKR8 is 0.9 in x 0.75 in.
How is this decorated?
Laser Engraving is the primary method on BKR8. A focused laser removes the surface layer to expose the substrate beneath. A permanent, high-contrast, single-color mark with no ink involved. We can also run Rotary Engraving and Color Fill on this item if the artwork calls for it. The personalization area on BKR8 is 0.9 in x 0.75 in.
Can I get a sample before committing?
Yes: order one piece. BKR8 sells from a single unit at $13.95, the first rung of its published ladder, so a sample is simply a normal order. A decorated single piece goes through the same proof as a full run.
What is the minimum order for BKR8?
There is no minimum beyond one piece on BKR8. Price breaks on this item fall at 1-11, 12-23, 24-47, 48-95, 96-249, 250-499, 500+. The price per piece only goes down as the quantity rises. The published ladder on BKR8 runs from $13.95 a piece at 1-11 down to $8.65 at 500+, about 38% less per piece.
See it with your logo first
Send us your artwork and we will produce a free digital proof of BKR8 decorated with your mark. Usually within one business day, with no obligation and no account required.
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What BKR8 costs at each quantity
The piece, the engraving and the freight, worked out at every break on this item's own ladder. Most suppliers publish the piece price and leave you to find out the rest at checkout.
| Quantity | Piece | Engraving | All-in each | Order total | Ground freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | $12.83 | $3.75 | $16.58 | $198.96 | Priced by weight |
| 24 | $12.00 | $2.25 | $14.25 | $342.00 | Free |
| 48 | $11.16 | $1.75 | $12.91 | $619.68 | Free |
| 96 | $10.32 | $1.25 | $11.57 | $1,110.72 | Free |
| 250 | $9.49 | $1.00 | $10.49 | $2,622.50 | Free |
| 500 | $8.65 | $1.00 | $9.65 | $4,825.00 | Free |
- Ground freight is free from 24 pieces, which is where this order passes $250.00 of merchandise.
- The personalization area is 0.9 in by 0.75 in. Engraving is charged on the share your artwork actually covers, so a smaller logo costs less. Place yours on the product above and the price updates as you size it.
- At 50 pieces this costs less than 19% of the 347 other priced items in Personalized Gifts. It sits at the dearer end of that range, which is usually the material rather than the margin.
- The table starts at 12 because below that the engraving setup costs more than the goods, and we will not guess at a price there. Ask us and we will quote a smaller run from your artwork.
- Setup is free at every quantity, including 12.