Seasonal
Getting Ahead of Holiday Order Deadlines

Every year the same thing happens: someone calls the first week of December wanting 200 decorated gift sets delivered before the 20th. Sometimes we can pull it off. Often we can’t.
Working backwards from the delivery date
Count back from when gifts need to be in hand:
| Stage | Time needed |
|---|---|
| Artwork & proofing | 2, 3 business days |
| Production | 7, 10 business days |
| Transit | 2, 5 business days |
That’s roughly three weeks minimum, and December freight is slower than the rest of the year.
If you’re already late
- Ask about in-stock items with 24-hour decoration.
- Consider a card now, gift in January, a New Year gift stands out more anyway.
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A Better Idea Team
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