Brian,

I will second that comment about packaging.

I am wrapping up a job I quoted to an electrical contractor a couple years ago for laser marking stainless steel outlet and switch plates for a large hospital expansion. I didn't ask the right questions about how I was receiving them and how he wanted to receive them. Of course, they came to me boxed and individually wrapped and he wanted to receive them boxed and individually wrapped.

I still made decent money on the deal, but it was moderately painful when the orders came in. What did ease the pain were the plastic tags that he ordered for that same project.

David,

When it comes to packaging, I give my customers a multiple choice. I'm more than happy to handle the wrapping and unwrapping - FOR MORE MONEY!

At an additional .50 per item, most customers decide to present the parts to me in bulk form :-)

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
www.engravingetc.org