Ordering Guidelines

PRICING

  1. Prices in this catalog are effective from January 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023. All prices are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.whatsyourora.com for the most up to date pricing.
  2. All prices include printing/product charges only. All prices quoted in this catalogue do not include freight and federal or state taxes.
  3. The prices listed in this catalog are suggestions only and the distributor is under no obligation to accept them.
  4. Terms: Net 30 days. If no credit term is established, full payment is required before order is processed. MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards are accepted. No C.O.D. orders.

COMPLETE ORDER SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Our standard Production time (unless otherwise specified) is 7 to 10 business days following art approval and based on a submitted complete order. Delays on artwork approval may result in a delayed ship date.
  2. Purchase orders and corresponding artwork should be sent to orders@spectorandco.com
  3. Rocket service orders must be sent to 48@spectorandco.com. Go to ROCKET SERVICE for rocket service criteria.
  4. If a virtual was requested prior to your order please include the virtual file with the purchase order or note the virtual number on the purchase order.

ART

  1. Rework or touch-up will incur an extra charge and will need to be quoted for pricing and availability. We will contact the distributor for approval before any touch-up work is started. If rework/touch-up is needed, order may be delayed.
  2. Friendly Reminder: Clear, sharp, ready-to-use black and white artwork accelerates orders and gives best results.
  3. Halftones, screen pattern, shading: Such logos are not recommended, but we will attempt to reproduce and will advise accordingly.

DIGITAL ARTWORK:

  1. Artwork may be supplied on a PC PLATFORM on a CD or a file sent to us saved as per specifications outlined herein:
  • Absolutely no color or grayscale files (except for CMYK imprint process).
  • Preferable, artwork files should be supplied in vector format, created with either CorelDraw (up to version 17) or Illustrator (up to version CC 2019). All files must be saved in IBM format.
  • At Spector & Co., we have a large selection of fonts. However, all type must be converted to curves (in the event that we do not have the specific font used in your document). Failing to do so may result in your order being delayed.
  • We require that all fonts be no less that 5 points in size. Please be advised that script fonts read best in upper and lower case. All lines width should be no less than 0.3 points in thickness.
  • For best results, Photoshop EPS, TIFF and JPG files should be set for black and white 1 bit preview at 1200 dpi.
  • Photoshop EPS, TIFF and JPG files should be no less than 200% of final required imprint size and 600 dpi. If artwork is sent at 100% of imprint size, then 1200 dpi actual resolution should be supplied.
  • Use appropriate file extension with name indicating file type.
  • Each file should have one artwork only. Use the P.O. number for the file name.
  • Please be advised that WE DO NOT ACCEPT artwork that is sent in any word publishing documents such as Microsoft PhotoDraw, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Freehand, PageMaker or Adobe Image Ready.

    When e-mailing artwork to art@spectorandco.com, please reference company name and P.O. number.
  1. Please note that artwork is kept on file for no longer than two years.

BRANDING INFORMATION

    Personalization on Ora (laser) is $0.25(G) per name, aside from the regular set up charge for laser default, or additional set up and run charge when laser is not default.
    ** Waived if every imprint batch of an order is no lower than 50 units.
  1. Non-Decorated Orders/Samples: Use end quantity price. Returns are not accepted.

Check the BRANDING SOLUTIONS/MULTI-COLOR IMPRINT section found on our website for availability.

  1. Paper or Virtual Proofs: $20.00 (G) ea.
  1. Product Proof: $60.00 (G) ea. plus cost of product and applicable setup charges.
  1. Ora spec samples are $40 NET and will include the set-up charge and the bottle cost (regardless of the style). This does not include kits and sets, and does not include BrandPatch or BrandShield. Those are charge as regular spec samples (Spec fee + set up + price of the item)
  • Stainless steel with BrandShield option
  • Stainless steel (regular lid)
  • Triton
    - Please add $12 net for custom printed sleeve on packaging
    - Please add $24 net for custom printed tube packaging
  1. Exact Color Match for printing on Ora: $50.00 (G).
  2. Ora Ink change charge $10(G)
  3. Less than minimum charge $70(G) with absolute minimum at .5 MOQ
  1. Standard Printing Location: When an item has multiple imprint locations, the standard location is specified as: (standard). If location of imprint is not specified, we will use our discretion.
  1. Additional Production Time:
  • For each additional printed option please contact your account manager or check the website for applicable set up and run charges.
  • For each additional lasered location on writing instruments, add 1 day
  1. For extended domestic quantities, dates will be advised upon receipt of order.

QUANTITIES

  1. Less Than Minimum Orders: Add $90.00 (G). half of catalog minimum quantity required.
  1. Quantities Larger Than Published in Catalog: We will gladly provide quotations for quantities beyond those shown in this catalog.
  1. Overruns / Underruns: We reserve the right to ship and bill up to 5% over or under.
  1. Exact Quantity Orders: $40.00 (G) per order. Order must specify ‘EXACT QUANTITY’. Not available for quantities over 1,000 units.
  1. Specify product color on order or we will use our discretion.

COMBINED QUANTITY PRICING

  1. Combined qty pricing may be applied if the decorating method is the same on all items ordered.

SHIPPING

  1. Split Shipments: $7.50 (G) charge per split shipment for more than 5 splits.
  2. All shipments are F.O.B. factory. If method of shipping is not specified, we reserve the right to ship overnight air service to meet your deadline. For direct shipments into the U.S., all shipments are F.O.B. New York and are invoiced in U.S. funds. Please refer to the American version of our SPECTOR & CO. catalog for details.
  3. Method: We will follow your shipping instructions, or if not specified, we will select a carrier at our discretion. We are not responsible for delays caused after goods leave our plant.
  4. Freight costs for all samples and spec samples are the responsibility of the distributor. Please provide a courier account number with your order.
  5. C.O.D. Shipments: Not accepted.
  6. Please be advised that for orders shipping internationally, an international freight account number must be provided to which all applicable charges will be applied:shipping charges, duties, taxes and or VAT tax. Please contact your customer service representative for further details.
  7. Due to IATA regulations regarding the shipment of lithium batteries, air shipments of powerbanks are not available at this time. This applies to Ora gift sets that may include a lithium battery.

MISCELLANEOUS

  1. All orders must be emailed to Spector and CO. We do not take orders down and any changes or modifications to an order must be emailed as well.
  2. All orders submitted to Spector and CO will receive an order confirmation via return email (to the contact provided on the purchase order). Important information is noted on the order confirmation and it is the distributor’s responsibility to verify that all information entered is correct. Important notes will be detailed on the order confirmation regarding price discrepancies, no stocks, ship dates, and production capacity.
  3. Product colors in this catalog are as accurate as possible; however, slight shade variations in photo representations do occur. If precise color is important, please order sample for approval. We are not responsible for variations in product color.
  4. Co-op or Program Orders: Contact us for details.
  5. Return Policy: THE RETURN OF SAMPLES OF ORA ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All other returns must be authorized. Please contact your account manager for an RMA number.
  6. Catalog Photography: Imprinted products appearing in this catalog are for illustrative purposes only, without any intention to promote or misuse the trademarks or company names shown.
  7. REPEAT ORDER SET-UP CHARGE: For all repeat orders (except for repeat orders in programs qualified by our Customer Service Dept.) there is a repeat set-up charge of 50% of the original set-up for all repeat orders. Please provide the original order number and a hard copy of the artwork. Please note that all repeat orders with additional colors and additional location setups are subject to applicable running charges.



SOCIAL COMPLIANCE

The manufacturing facilities for our most popular items have been audited by a certified auditing firm, to ensure social compliance and fair employee practices and policies. Please reference our web site for further information or contact your account manager.
In June 2005, Spector & Co. became a certified partner in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). CTPAT is a government and business partnership set up to ensure the continued free flow of international trade into and out of the United States. As a participant, benefits will include reduced number of cargo examinations, dedicated commercial lanes, training and sharing of information. For further information, please go to www.cbp.gov.