CD or DVD Packaging Cost

Typical costs:

• CD or DVD packaging, including copied discs and professionally printed sleeves, typically costs from 50 cents-$3 per copy. These prices are for bulk orders of 100 to 1,000 copies, and rates vary based on the type of packaging used and the size of the order.
• Materials affect the cost of CD or DVD packaging. ProAction Media[1] sells a bundle of 2,000 CDs for $1.39 each (slim-line cases[2] ), $1.69 each (plastic jewel cases[3] ) or $2.99 each (printed cardboard digipaks).
• The larger the CD or DVD order, the cheaper the price per item. For instance, QuickTurn Duplication offers retail-ready DVD packaging ranging from $1.75 each (500 copies) to $3.25 each (50 copies). The package includes DVD duplication, printing on the front of the disc and a printed wrap for the plastic DVD case. They also offer shrink-wrapped and retail-ready CDs in jewel cases ranging from $1.11 (1,000 copies) to 62 cents (20,000 copies).
• Generic CD or DVD packaging ordered in bulk typically ranges from 5 cents per paper sleeve to 30 cents per plastic DVD case. Amazon offers paper CD/DVD sleeves[4] from 3 cents each, plastic jewel cases[5] from 15 cents each and plastic DVD cases[6] from 25 cents each with free shipping.
• Designing the cover art for a CD or DVD typically costs $150-$700, depending on the number of panels or pages. For example, The Visual Sense[7] will design disc artwork for $98 or a 4-panel CD inlay for $585 (printing not included).

• Packaging options include paper sleeves, plastic jewel (CD) cases, plastic Amaray (DVD) cases and printed cardboard sleeves. Photos of many packaging options are available at MJK Disc Production[8] .
• CD or DVD designers should let the client see a final proof before it is printed.

• Ground shipping for a bulk order of CDs or DVDs typically adds $10-$15 (typical for 100 copies) or $50-$130 (typical for 1,000 copies). Rush orders are more expensive. An order of 1,000 blank CDs in jewel cases from Ultra Products[9] ships for $57, for example.

• CD or DVD duplication is a process that "burns" content from a master to a pre-existing DVD or CD disc, which is most often used for orders of 1,000 copies or fewer. Replication, a process where data is burned from the master copy while simultaneously creating a new CD or DVD disc from an injection mold, is best for orders of 1,000 copies or more.
• Before placing a large CD or DVD order, contact the company to request samples. Oasis Disc Manufacturing[10] sends potential customers samples of its Eco-Packaging along with a coupon for future orders.

1.  www.proactionmedia.com/cd_duplication.htm
2.  www.proactionmedia.com/short-run-cd-duplication-in-slim-line-cases.html
3.  www.proactionmedia.com/cheap-cd-duplication-in-jewel-cases.html
4.  www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019X20R8/
5.  www.amazon.com/Americopy-200-Black-Jewel-Cases/dp/B000I634WC/
6.  www.amazon.com/Vact-7mm-Slim-Cases-100-pack/dp/B000EIXWPI/
7.  albumcoverdesign.com/albumpricing.html
8.  www.copy-cd.biz/packaging/packaging.jsp
9.  www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Line-Jewel-Case-ULT40407/dp/B002IPYQ5K/
10.  www.oasiscd.com/request/ecorequest.asp

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