This OEM wallet sourcing checklist covers the questions every buyer should answer before requesting factory quotes. Working through it upfront cuts sample rounds, prevents rework and narrows your shortlist from dozens of factories to the 2–3 that actually fit your project.
1. Product Definition
Define the product type (card holder, bifold, clutch, zippered wallet), target retail price band, core materials, card capacity, and whether RFID blocking is a required feature. Sketch or reference a competitor product you want to match or improve.
2. Logo & Branding
Decide logo placement (shell front, inner lining, packaging) and process (laser engrave, silk screen, embossed leather, metal badge). Confirm your vector logo file (AI/EPS/PDF) is production-ready, otherwise the factory will need to redraw it at extra cost.
3. Quantity & Timeline
State your first-order MOQ, repeat order volume per quarter, and the deadline you need goods in hand. Factories price on tiered quantities, so telling them your 6-month forecast often unlocks a better unit price than disclosing only the first purchase.
4. Quality & Compliance
List the certifications your market requires: CPSIA lead/phthalate for US child-related products, RoHS/REACH for EU electronics-adjacent goods, and any RFID performance threshold (e.g. blocks 13.56 MHz). Ask the factory to share existing SGS, TÜV or NTEK reports rather than running fresh tests.
5. Packaging & Shipping
Decide retail box vs. bulk polybag, language on the insert card, barcode requirement, and whether you need the factory to drop-ship to Amazon FBA. Confirm Incoterms (EXW, FOB, DDP) and who handles destination duties.
6. Sample & Payment Terms
Before bulk, approve a physical sample signed off by your team. Standard terms are 30% deposit / 70% before shipment. Avoid factories demanding 100% upfront or refusing sample photos before deposit.
Gstar Technology works through every item on this checklist during our OEM/ODM onboarding. Bring your answers to the inquiry form and we will flag gaps before you commit.
