2 1/2" x 1" x .020" Laserable Black Brass Perpetual Plate with Gold Border
Item 466-49
$3.63 ea at volume, blank
plus $1.00 each to engrave
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6 1/2" x 2 3/4" x .020" Laserable Black Brass Perpetual Plate with Gold Border
6 1/2" x 2 3/4" x .020" Laserable Black Brass Perpetual Plate with Gold Border (item 496-49) is in our Pet Items range of Awards & Recognition, with a 5 in x 1.25 in personalization area. At 48 pieces it costs $27.05 each all-in: $22.80 for the piece plus $4.25 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.
$17.67
each at 500+ · $28.50 at 1
| Quantity | Price each | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 1-11 | $28.50 | - |
| 12-23 | $26.22 | save 8% |
| 24-47 | $24.51 | save 14% |
| 48-95 | $22.80 | save 20% |
| 96-249 | $21.09 | save 26% |
| 250-499 | $19.38 | save 32% |
| 500+ | $17.67 | save 38% |
✓ 1,000+ in stock
Estimated delivery Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2 (order today, artwork approved within a day)
Sold loose or by the case of 25. 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 5in x 1.25in.
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 6 1/2" x 2 3/4" x .020" Laserable Black Brass Perpetual Plate with Gold Border?
This is a award in brass. Straightforward to decorate, and durable enough that the decoration outlasts the occasion. It measures 6 1/2"(L) x 2 3/4"(H) x .020". This is the black colorway, one of 2 in the range.
Brass is the traditional engraving metal: dense, warm-toned and long-lived. That is the difference between something kept and something replaced.
Rotary or laser engraving cuts a crisp permanent line that can be color-filled. A physical award outlasts every digital form of recognition an organization can hand out.
Above handout territory. The value here is in choosing recipients deliberately, because the object is good enough that the choosing is part of the message. Concretely: $28.50 each at 1-11, $17.67 at 500+.
Specifications
| Item number | 496-49 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Award |
| Material | Brass |
| Dimensions | 6 1/2"(L) x 2 3/4"(H) x .020" |
| Shipping weight | 1 oz |
| Color | Black, Gold |
| Decoration methods | Laser Engraving, Rotary Engraving, Color Fill |
| Standard imprint area | 5 in x 1.25 in |
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
| Durability | Very high. |
| Care | Polish occasionally to maintain shine. |
| Category | Awards & Recognition |
| Collection | Pet Items |
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 5 in x 1.25 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.
- Name the PMS values for anything that has to match a brand standard; screen color is not a reliable reference.
- A 300 dpi raster at the actual imprint dimensions will run cleanly. Anything pulled from a web page usually will not.
- Supply Pantone (PMS) references for any color that has to match exactly.
- Vector files are the safe option. They hold their edges whether the mark runs at an inch or a foot.
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
Recognition programsWorks well for recognition programs, where the award format does what a printed handout cannot.
Annual awardsWorks well for annual awards, where the award format does what a printed handout cannot.
Milestone markingMilestone marking 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.
Sponsorship and partner thanksGiven to the people who funded or enabled the work, in a form they can keep visible.
Employee milestonesAnniversaries, promotions and retirements: the moments where a personalized object does what an email cannot.
Team and department awardsRecognizing a group without the cost or ceremony of individual crystal for every person.
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
Corporate Gifting & Client Appreciation
Client gifting has one job: to be kept. Timing beats budget in this segment. The same gift sent a week after a renewal lands completely differently from one sent in December with four hundred others, because in January it is the only thing on the desk. Buy for the calendar you control rather than the one everybody shares. Rotary or laser engraving cuts a crisp permanent line that can be color-filled. Personalise it. At this tier a name is what makes it land.
2
Education, Schools & Universities
Education buys in waves: orientation, homecoming, graduation, staff appreciation. Student-facing items live rough. They go in backpacks, get left outdoors and are rarely cleaned, so durability matters more than finish. Faculty and donor gifting is the opposite problem and deserves an entirely separate specification. The award format earns its place here on keep-rate rather than headline price. Too good to scatter. Pick the recipients deliberately.
3
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Every pound spent on a donor gift is a pound not spent on the mission, so the gift has to earn it. Recognition pieces for major donors and board members are the clearest win: they are relatively few, they are highly personal, and they materially affect renewal. For event merchandise, price the item to sell rather than to give. Volume takes it to $17.67, which widens the list without cheapening it.
4
Sports Leagues, Tournaments & Clubs
Sport needs volume, deadlines and a clear hierarchy of awards. Awards are read as a hierarchy whether or not you intended one. If the participation piece and the champion piece look similar, the champion feels short-changed, and that is remembered longer than the result. Brass is the traditional engraving metal: dense, warm-toned and long-lived.. The gesture is the product here. Spend the thought, not just the budget.
5
Employee Recognition & Service Awards
Recognition fails when the object does not match the words. Consistency is what makes a recognition program credible. If a ten year award looks better this year than it did last year, everyone who got last year's version notices. Lock the specification and the supplier, and treat the item list as something you change deliberately rather than annually. At $28.50 before breaks, name the recipients rather than filling a table.
How does ordering and turnaround work?
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
|---|---|
| Setup | Free on every order, at any quantity |
| Freight | Free ground freight on every order over $250; split shipping to individual addresses available |
| Rush service | Rush is quoted per job, with the date confirmed in writing before payment |
| Proofing | Digital proof within 1 business day; production begins on written approval |
| Re-orders | Artwork kept on file so re-orders run fast and match |
| Shipping | Free ground freight on every order over $250; split shipping to individual addresses available |
What do buyers ask about 496-49?
Do you keep this item in stock?
Yes. The warehouse shows more than 1,000 of 496-49 in stock as of the last hourly sync. If a color is short we say so the day you order rather than the week before the deadline. Standard production is 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, then 1 to 5 business days of ground transit.
How is this decorated?
Laser Engraving is the primary method on 496-49. 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 496-49 is 5 in x 1.25 in.
How should this be cared for?
Polish occasionally to maintain shine. 496-49 measures 6 1/2"(L) x 2 3/4"(H) x .020" and is made of brass. Brass is the traditional engraving metal: dense, warm-toned and long-lived. We keep the approved artwork on file against the item number, so a re-order runs from the same file.
What if the artwork does not fit the imprint area?
The personalization area on 496-49 is 5 in x 1.25 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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the minimum order for 496-49?
There is no minimum beyond one piece on 496-49. 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 496-49 runs from $28.50 a piece at 1-11 down to $17.67 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 496-49 decorated with your mark. Usually within one business day, with no obligation and no account required.
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6 1/2" x 2 3/4" x .020" Laserable Black Brass Perpetual Plate with Gold BorderItem 496-49 · free proof, full refund until you approve
$17.67
What 496-49 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 | $26.22 | $6.25 | $32.47 | $389.64 | Free |
| 24 | $24.51 | $4.75 | $29.26 | $702.24 | Free |
| 48 | $22.80 | $4.25 | $27.05 | $1,298.40 | Free |
| 96 | $21.09 | $3.75 | $24.84 | $2,384.64 | Free |
| 250 | $19.38 | $3.50 | $22.88 | $5,720.00 | Free |
| 500 | $17.67 | $3.50 | $21.17 | $10,585.00 | Free |
- Ground freight is free from 12 pieces, which is where this order passes $250.00 of merchandise.
- The personalization area is 5 in by 1.25 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 52% of the 3,730 other priced items in Awards & Recognition.
- 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.