Why We Don’t List Pricing
Overseas printing is not one-size-fits-all. Accurate pricing requires understanding the details that actually affect cost, quality, and timelines.
Why There’s No Price List
We’re often asked why Codra doesn’t publish pricing online.
The short answer is simple: it wouldn’t be honest or helpful.
Overseas printing costs vary significantly based on decisions that can’t be captured in a generic price table. Publishing numbers without context would lead to inaccurate expectations, rushed decisions, and disappointing outcomes.
Instead, we provide custom pricing based on the real requirements of your project.
What Actually Determines Printing Cost
Two projects that look similar on the surface can have very different costs once the details are understood.
Pricing is affected by factors such as:
- Product type and format
- Quantity per SKU
- Binding method
- Paper weight, opacity, and finish
- Cover materials and coatings
- Specialty features (ribbons, tabs, foil, packaging)
- Production location
- Shipping method and timing
Until these details are clear, any advertised price would be guesswork.
Why Custom Pricing Protects You
Custom pricing isn’t about secrecy. It’s about accuracy.
By learning your goals and constraints first, we can:
- Recommend specs that fit your budget
- Avoid unnecessary features that increase cost
- Match your project to the right production facility
- Prevent surprise charges later in the process
In overseas printing, clarity up front is the best way to control cost.
Important Information Before You Start
To help set expectations clearly, here are a few important guidelines we share with every prospective client:
Minimum Order Quantity
Most overseas projects require a minimum of 1,000 units per SKU. Smaller quantities are usually not a good fit for overseas manufacturing.
Production Locations
We print in multiple Asian countries, including China and South Korea.
We select the best-fit facility based on your project’s cost, quality, and timeline requirements.
Lead Time
Plan for a minimum of 2.5 months from project start to delivery.
This timeline begins only after we receive:
- Your purchase order
- Print-ready files
- Finalized specifications
Freight and customs are included in this planning window.
Material Samples
If you have specific material preferences, we strongly recommend sending physical samples before submitting a PO.
This allows us to match materials as closely as possible and avoid misunderstandings during production.
Bible Printing Projects
If your project includes printing a Bible or Scripture text, a valid license from the copyright holder is required before production can begin.
What the Pricing Conversation Looks Like
A pricing conversation is not a sales pitch.
It’s a focused discussion where we:
- Learn what you’re trying to create
- Understand your priorities
- Identify potential constraints
- Explain realistic options
- Provide pricing based on real specifications
Some projects move forward. Some don’t. Either way, you leave with clarity.
How Pricing Fits Into Our Process
Pricing works best when it follows our process:
- Dream — clarify purpose and priorities
- Design — define specs that affect cost
- Do — execute production responsibly
Skipping directly to pricing often creates confusion. Walking through the process creates confidence.
Ready to Talk Pricing?
If you’re serious about your project and want accurate numbers you can trust, the next step is a conversation.
We’ll ask good questions, explain your options, and provide pricing that reflects reality — not estimates pulled from a spreadsheet.
Overseas Pricing Resources and Articles
- Why Overseas Printing Prices Vary So Much
Overseas printing is not a commodity. It’s a manufacturing process with many variables. Cost differences often come down to: Understanding these factors helps you plan realistically and avoid surprises. 1. Product Type and Format What you’re printing matters. A simple softcover book costs very… Read more: Why Overseas Printing Prices Vary So Much - Overseas Printing vs. Domestic Printing: When Each Makes Sense
When planning a print project, one of the most important decisions isn’t paper or binding. It’s where the printing should happen. Both domestic and overseas printing have their place. The right choice depends on scale, timing, budget, and how the finished product will be… Read more: Overseas Printing vs. Domestic Printing: When Each Makes Sense
