FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I would be more than happy to assist you with engraving your items. GLASS, METAL, JEWELRY, WOOD, CRYSTAL AND LEATHER ENGRAVING - Flat engraving fee is $65 for up to 5 words. $5 per additional word. Excludes Leather Engraving(this is actually Embossed/Debossed leather) which has a flat rate of $65(small items such as wallets, journals, etc) and $85(larger items such as bags)for monogramming and embossing. - Includes FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the USA on non-bulk items. - Very high-value items such as fine watches are extra and may incur an insurance fee for shipping. - We reserve the right to requote (upon receiving an item) on any estimates given on unseen items via phone or email quotes. - The COLOR inlay is FREE on all orders. Please specify gold or silver. - Turnaround for hand-engraving is often 2 - 3 days, sometimes the same day for a rush fee. Call for schedule. - Pricing and turnaround time are quoted on a per-job basis for monograms, stippling block numbers and letters, and when logos and special graphics, provided by the customer, are required to be engraved. Call for details, pricing, and an estimated turnaround time. - We offer large quantity discounts for multiple items for corporate or organization gift giving. Please contact us for details.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You are an integral part of the design process, it's your inspiration and vision that is captured in the design. I seek to ensure that you have a totally personalized and custom experience that captures your authentic style for your wedding with one-of-a-kind gift items that cannot be duplicated.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
For Free-Hand Engraving Provide detailed information about the item(s) to be engraved. For example: The material of the item(s) to be engraved - wine glass, metal tray, wooden plaque, stone vase, ceramic mug etc. Amount of item(s) to be engraved. Size of item(s) to be engraved. When possible the weight of item(s) to be engraved - especially for stone, granite, and marble. Upload a quick clear photo snapped with your phone, it answers a thousand questions. Understand that Freehand Engraving is an art. It usually costs more than laser/computerized engraving because of craftsmanship, flexibility to engrave on any shaped object, and provides deeper cuts which ensure long-term results.