MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITIES
Each item we have manufactured has a "Minimum Order Quantity". That number may vary significantly from item to item. Products such as lapel pins and embroidered caps may have an "MOQ" of 500 pieces, while the minimum for Athletic Bags may be 800-1000 pieces. That number may also vary, if there is additional customization to what you require.
If the manufacturer is able to use 'stock' molds, patterns, materials, etc., and utilize existing procedures, with estabished costs, the MOQ, and price, will often often be less.