Black Metal Business Card Case
Item GFT125
$10.54 ea at volume, blank
plus $1.75 each to engrave
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Red Metal Business Card Case
Red Metal Business Card Case (item GFT126) is in our Business Card Holders/Desk Wedges range of Desk & Office, with a 2.25 in x 1 in personalization area. At 48 pieces it costs $16.10 each all-in: $13.60 for the piece plus $2.50 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.
$10.54
each at 500+ · $17.00 at 1
| Quantity | Price each | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 1-11 | $17.00 | - |
| 12-23 | $15.64 | save 8% |
| 24-47 | $14.62 | save 14% |
| 48-95 | $13.60 | save 20% |
| 96-249 | $12.58 | save 26% |
| 250-499 | $11.56 | save 32% |
| 500+ | $10.54 | save 38% |
✓ 279 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 12. 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 2.25in x 1in.
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 Red Metal Business Card Case?
A working business card holder. Quality materials selected for decoration and everyday durability. It measures 3 3/4"(L) x 2 1/2"(H) x 1/4" thick. This is the red colorway.
Built to survive real use rather than a single event, that is what separates a promotional item that keeps working from one that ends up in a drawer.
It is used at the exact moment of introduction. Decoration method is matched to the substrate so the mark is permanent rather than printed on top. The two together are why this item re-orders.
This is the workhorse tier: the price point where an item is good enough to be kept but affordable enough to order in real quantity. Most successful programs live here. Concretely: $17.00 each at 1-11, $10.54 at 500+.
Specifications
| Item number | GFT126 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Business Card Holder |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 3 3/4"(L) x 2 1/2"(H) x 1/4" thick |
| Shipping weight | 2 oz |
| Color | Red |
| Decoration methods | Laser Engraving, UV Printing |
| Standard imprint area | 2.25 in x 1 in |
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
| Durability | High. |
| Care | Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. |
| Category | Desk & Office |
| Collection | Business Card Holders/Desk Wedges |
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 2.25 in x 1 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.
UV Printing
UV-cured ink is jetted directly onto the product and cured instantly under ultraviolet light. Full-color, photographic-quality artwork with hard edges and no dot gain.
Best for
Multi-color logos, gradients, photographs and exact brand-color matching.
Color
Full color, including white ink on dark substrates.
Artwork requirements
- Raster artwork should be at least 300 dpi at the finished imprint size, on a transparent or white background.
- If the logo is only available as a bitmap, we need it at 300 dpi or better at final size, ideally on a transparent background.
- Type should be converted to curves or outlines, otherwise a missing font silently substitutes on our end.
- A 300 dpi raster at the actual imprint dimensions will run cleanly. Anything pulled from a web page usually will not.
- Convert all type to outlines so fonts do not substitute in production.
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
Executive giftingBuilt for executive gifting. That is the use case the format was designed around, not one retrofitted to it.
Conference kitsBuilt for conference kits. That is the use case the format was designed around, not one retrofitted to it.
Sales team equippingWorks well for sales team equipping, where the business card holder format does what a printed handout cannot.
Sponsorship and partner thanksGiven to the people who funded or enabled the work, in a form they can keep visible.
Recruiting and onboardingIncluded in offer packs and first-day kits, where the object is doing culture work from the very first hour.
Event and conference giftingHanded to qualified conversations rather than to everyone, so the spend goes where the pipeline is.
Renewal and retention giftsTimed to the contract date rather than the calendar, which is when the recipient is actually paying attention.
Internal contests and incentivesA tangible prize outperforms a gift card for exactly the reason you would expect. It stays on the desk.
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
Onboarding & New Hire Kits
Day one sets the tone for everything after it. Order for the year, not the hire. Onboarding kits fail on availability rather than design: a start date arrives, the item is out of stock, and the new person gets an apology instead of a welcome. Hold quantity against forecast headcount and the problem disappears. $17.00 before breaks buys something people keep rather than bin.
2
Financial Services, Insurance & Legal
Professional services sell trust, and the gift has to look like the invoice. The gift is often opened in front of colleagues, so it is judged as a signal about the relationship rather than as an object. Understatement is the safe default, and a name engraved properly does more than any material upgrade. Minimum order is a single piece, which suits how this segment tends to buy. Deep enough quantity is affordable here, which is unusual at this quality.
3
Trade Shows & Conferences
Booth traffic is not the metric: what leaves the hall and stays in use is. Run a two-tier giveaway: a low-cost item for everyone who stops, and a genuinely good piece reserved for qualified conversations. The second tier is what people remember when your follow-up email arrives a week later. It is used at the exact moment of introduction. The workhorse choice for this audience, and it re-orders predictably.
4
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. Decoration method is matched to the substrate so the mark is permanent rather than printed on top. Priced so you can cover everyone without cheapening the gesture.
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 | Working to a date? Ask and we will confirm what is genuinely possible, priced up front |
| 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 GFT126?
Can I get a sample before committing?
Yes: order one piece. GFT126 sells from a single unit at $17.00, 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.
Can you work to a fixed in-hand date?
Yes. Give us the in-hand date and checkout tells you immediately whether standard production makes it. Standard production is 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, then 1 to 5 business days of ground transit. A rush is quoted per job, with the date confirmed in writing before you pay.
What if the artwork does not fit the imprint area?
The personalization area on GFT126 is 2.25 in x 1 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.
How is this decorated?
Laser Engraving is the primary method on GFT126. 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 UV Printing on this item if the artwork calls for it. The personalization area on GFT126 is 2.25 in x 1 in.
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.
Is there a setup charge?
No. Setup is free on every order at every quantity. Art preparation, machine setup and your digital proof are built into the price, with nothing added for them later. Engraving is a separate line, shown per quantity in the cost table on this page, so the all-in figure is visible before checkout.
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 is the minimum order for GFT126?
There is no minimum beyond one piece on GFT126. 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 GFT126 runs from $17.00 a piece at 1-11 down to $10.54 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 GFT126 decorated with your mark. Usually within one business day, with no obligation and no account required.
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What GFT126 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 | $15.64 | $4.50 | $20.14 | $241.68 | Priced by weight |
| 24 | $14.62 | $3.25 | $17.87 | $428.88 | Free |
| 48 | $13.60 | $2.50 | $16.10 | $772.80 | Free |
| 96 | $12.58 | $2.25 | $14.83 | $1,423.68 | Free |
| 250 | $11.56 | $2.00 | $13.56 | $3,390.00 | Free |
| 500 | $10.54 | $1.75 | $12.29 | $6,145.00 | Free |
- Ground freight is free from 24 pieces, which is where this order passes $250.00 of merchandise.
- The personalization area is 2.25 in by 1 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 74% of the 541 other priced items in Desk & Office.
- 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.