Who would ever think that purchasing lapel pins could be a little confusing? But, selecting the design schematics of the pins is not as straightforward as sending artwork and selecting one of the following processes:
- Cloisonne
- Photo etched
- Die-struck cut metal
Even though most manufacturers provide details describing the process and various purposes, consumers should be cognizant of the communication breakdowns, illicit fabrication practices and inept customer service.
Use these consumer tips for purchasing logo or promotional pins for whatever the organizational cause calls for:
Exacting measurements make for precise satisfaction.
Based on the aforementioned processes, creating a pin with appealing features means understanding how the design will ultimately appear on the pin. The problem is that quite often – some shoppers don’t check the dimensions.
A responsible lapel pin manufacturer will have their processes well established, which will help avoid these lost in translation mishaps by confirming the original order, double checking the size, and sending a mock-up of the design for approval.
Consumers should ask the company to create an actual size proof so they can print it and cut out the pin mockup to ensure that the size is what they expect.
Prevalently, the way the size appears on a computer screen differs from the actual print out.
Honest pin companies don’t mislead their customers. Without mentioning any companies, who are misrepresenting hard enamel and antique lapel pins for cloisonne, consumers beware!
Although the cloisonne lapel pin production is considered the premium type of, not all companies provide the true essence of the product. Since cloisonne pins production dates back to ancient China, the only authentic cloisonne pins are made in China.
Certain companies misrepresent hard enamel pins as a cloisonne. And, since hard enamel pins resemble the cloisonne, a lot of consumers are paying more than necessary for a knock off.
Pin Production Fact: Original Cloisonne Pins are manufactured in China for authenticity.
Expert, professional customer service speaks for the final product. In-house design, accessible customer service and customized lapel pin production, crafted to the consumer’s specifications is what defines professional customer service.
