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Order Info Charges Art Requirements Billing and Shipping Info Claims/Limitation Warranties & Liabilities

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Place Your Order by email, fax or online. Within 30 minutes of order placement, we will send you a pre-acknowledgement to confirm your order has been received and is being processed.

   

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Send Your Artwork to art@primeline.com. Within minutes an email acknowledgement will be automatically sent back to you. If there is a question or problem with the artwork, we will have a representative contact you once we begin processing the art for production.

   

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Order Approval. At your request, we will send you a fax or email proof of your artwork for your approval. Production time will begin after receipt of your proof approval.

   
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Production, Shipping & Tracking. We will send you advanced shipping notice which will include tracking numbers once your order is produced and processed through shipping. You can also track your order, get freight estimates and retrieve invoices by clicking on the Order Status tab on the primeline.com homepage.

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Standard Production Time (unless otherwise noted)
Silk Screened/Pad Printed
& Laser Engraved Products:
3-5
business days
Image Bonding® and VibraTec Products: 5-7 business days
Rush Production Time (unless otherwise noted)
Silk Screened/Pad Printed
& Laser Engraved Products:
1
business day
Image Bonding® and VibraTec Products:
3
business days

• Complete order and art must be received by 1:00 PM EST or it will be considered as received the next business day for both standard and rush service.

• Production time begins after proof approval if requested and resolution of all outstanding order issues, including standard credit checks.

• Production time will be longer if the number of color/positions exceed the standard for each item. Four-color process offset, embroidery, deboss, or any other special production may require additional time.

• Orders not specifying method of shipment will be shipped by ground service. If quicker method is required, airfreight must be authorized. Allow extra time for orders in excess of catalog quantities.

 

Rush Service Parameters

  Catalog quantities only
  Fax P.O. to Prime Line here: at 203-330-0123 or 800-314-3812
 
Email art to art@primeline.com
  Only the standard imprint/position that is included for each item applies
  Order must be clearly marked 1 or 3 day Rush Service
  Order and art must be received prior to 1:00 PM EST or it will be considered as received the next business day
  No proofs are available
 
Must be a credit-established account in good standing

 

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Miscellaneous/Additional Charges (G)

   

Art Charges ..........................................$35 per 1/2 hour (first ½ hour free)
Art charges will be assessed according to difficulty and time necessary to recreate. Please see Art Requirements section below for more details.

Blank/No Imprint............. End Quantity Price less 10%
Catalog quantities only. Discount does not apply to items marked: No Special Pricing or Promotional offers.

Cancellation Charge..........................$30
Plus all current work in progress.

Color/Copy Change..........................$35 per change
Plus applicable art/set-up charges. Does not apply to Image Bonding® items.

Co-Op Charges
Co-op programs are extended End Quantity Pricing (EQP) providing at least the minimum quantity is ordered for each release. A one-time set-up charge applies per color/position, plus any art charges for each item will apply. Each order will incur a $15 release charge for dealer copy, otherwise $10 per release. All other charges as per the standard catalog pricing. A copy of the catalog in which you are featuring a Prime Line item must be submitted to our factory. All co-op purchase orders must clearly state "CO-OP Program" with Prime Line quote number (assigned when catalog is submitted).

Shipment..........................$12.50
Per each additional destination, after the first, when total order is prepared and shipped at one time to multiple locations.

Export Shipment................................$25 plus freight
Taxes and duties are the responsibility of the recipient.

File Upload.......................$1.50 - First file $0.75 - Each additional file
Applies to memory sticks and related items.Total MB of the files to be uploaded must be less than the MB of the memory stick.There is no Rush Delivery Service available for uploaded files. Not responsible if the file contains a virus or improper materials.

Laser Personalization ........................$1.50 per piece

Less Than Minimum (LTM) ..............$55
Absolute minimum is 50% of lowest catalog quantity per item. Product price and all other applicable charges, such as art and set-up, apply to imprint. Less than minimum is not available on custom items including those marked in catalog.

Lusterdome® Epoxy................................$.30 per piece
Applies only to those items marked in catalog as an option. Rush Delivery Service not available.

Oxidization..........................................$.40 per piece
Applies to Laser Engraved items. Oxidization is the darkening of a Laser Engraved image. There is no Rush Delivery Service available for Oxidized goods.

PMS Color Match ..............................$30 per color
A PMS Match cannot be guaranteed on stress relievers, non-white items, digital labels or four-color process offset imprints. See Art Requirements section below for further information and a list of our standard imprint colors.

Proof Charges

Fax/Email ........................................$15

Product Proof ................................$50 per color/position
Plus the cost of the item and shipping charges. Revisions will be charged as a new proof. Total imprint/design responsibility lies with buyer when proof is approved or none is requested.

Virtual Proof ..................................No Charge
Available for most items at primeline.com on each item’s product detail page.

Set-Up Charges.................... Regular.................Repeat

Silk Screen/Pad Print ....................$50 ........................$25
Memory Sticks, MP3 players, Data Writers, Digital Frames, Mogo Mouse and Skype™ phone are $70 per color/position, $35 for repeat. No special pricing or promotional offers for these items.

VibraTec ….……............ $200 ...................$100
Brilliant four-color process imprinting. Add $0.75 (G) running charge per piece per position. Submit photograph, digital image or four-color process artwork.

Image Bonding® ..............................$65 ........................$35
Includes up to a three-color imprint per position. Add $50 per additional color/position starting with 4th color or 2nd position.

Laser Engraving ..............................$60 ........................$35

Digital Label (CMYK):..................$50 ........................$25

Deboss/Hot Stamp ......................$65 ..........................
Set-up charges apply per color/position for straight-line copy unless otherwise noted.

Embroidery ............................Please Call Factory for quote

Product Testing
Lab Analysis (X-Ray Spectography) of individual orders prior to shipment from our factory. $125 (G) per order. Includes first piece tested. $5 (G) for each additional piece tested. Specify number of pieces you wish tested. Specify if lab report and certification should be included with your shipment or mailed to separate address. Full report will be submitted.

Repeat Orders
Please furnish your most recent P.O. number and date.We only hold art for three years.

Special Packaging ..................Please call factory for quote

Speculative Samples ..........................$50 per color/position
Plus the cost of product and shipping. All applicable set-up and additional charges apply when actual order develops. Custom and non-stock items are quoted on request.

Third Party Billing for shipping ......$3 per carton

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Acceptable Media: Macintosh®-formatted diskette; Zip 100 or 200; or CD-ROM. Acceptable MAC compression files include SIT or SEA (StuffIt®) or HBX (BinHex). PC files can be compressed with WinZip®.
Artwork will be sized as large as possible or at designer’s discretion for visual appeal unless specified. Imprint Imprint art must be in an acceptable digital format.
Digital Art Specifications: Always forward the original file directly to Prime Line®.
Fonts: Include font and size. Convert all fonts to outlines.
Four-Color Process Printing (CMYK): Quark XPress® and Photoshop® files may only be used for four-color process offset printing. All support files including graphics, placed images, and Macintosh® fonts must be provided. CMYK Film Specifications: 100% actual size, right reading, positive films, emulsion up, 65-85 line screen, 600 dpi. Screen angles: Cyan at 15 degrees, Magenta at 75 degrees, Yellow at 0 degrees, Black at 45 degrees.

Artwork Quick Tips

  E-mail to art@primeline.com
  Please include the following in your e-mail:
      Subject: Distributor P.O. #
      Body:
      Distributor Name:
      Contact Name:
      ASI/Prime Customer Number:
      Phone Number/E-mail Address:
      Item Number:
      PMS Color:
  All additional copy information

 

   
Pantone Yellow Med Yellow
PMS 116
Dark Yellow
PMS 1235
Orange
PMS 021
Light Red
PMS 1787
Fire Red
PMS 199
 
Burgundy
PMS 202
Maroon
PMS 208
Pink
PMS 225
Purple
PMS 267
Light Blue
PMS 2925
Medium Blue
PMS 287
 
Dark Blue
PMS 281
Process
Blue
Reflex
Blue
Teal
PMS 327
Pantone
Green
Medium Green
PMS 347
 
Dark Green
PMS 343
Brown
PMS 4635
Grey
PMS 423
Silver
PMS 877
Metallic Gold
PMS 873

Black

 White

 
 

PMS colors available in coated ink only.

Production Schedules depend on the quality of the artwork received by Prime Line®.

Special Custom Cube CMYK Film Specifications: For all custom cubes (square, round, oval, etc.) included in the Executive Toys section of this website or in our printed catalog, please see specific item pages on this website for art template, manipulation chart and art/film requirements or contact customer service for other questions on these items.

Spot Color Printing: Art must be created in Adobe Illustrator®, Freehand® or Corel Draw®. Save art as an .eps or .ai file with type/text converted to outlines or curves. Original file must be vector only with no placed images.

Standard PMS Colors: Shown above available at no additional charge. PMS matches cannot be guaranteed on non-white items and stress relievers. Matches are not available on Digital Labels. Colors shown above are only for your reference. Actual PMS colors will vary from the representations above. PMS matches are indicative of how they appear on a white substrate and will change depending on the color of the item.

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Billing Terms: Net 30 days for credit-established distributors only. Distributors on pre-payment and new accounts without established credit must provide a check or VISA/MasterCard or Discover with the following information: Cardholder Name, Card Number, Expiration Date, 3-digit Card Security Code (located on the back of card) and Billing Address. Production time will not begin until credit is approved.

Catalog Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute at any time, products of comparable price and styling for those shown on this website or in our printed catalogs. Color of items may appear different from this website or the printed catalog(s). If color is critical, request a sample. The information presented on this website supercedes any printed catalog for pricing, specifications and options. Please refer to primeline.com prior to placing an order. Listing an item in any printed catalog or on this website is not a guarantee of product availability.

Claims/Limitation of Warranties & Liabilitites: To read our policy, click here.
Over/Underruns: We reserve the right to ship 5 - 7% over or under the quantity ordered and bill accordingly. If exact quantity is requested, please specify on order.

Returns: Our Quality Assurance Department must be notified of any quality issued regarding merchandise or imprint within 15 business days of receipt of order. All returned merchadise must include an RMA (Return Material Authorization) issued by our Quality Assurance Department or the shipment will be refused. The RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of every carton returned. No return freight will be allowed without prior authorization. Unimprinted merchandise is subject to a 20% restocking fee.

Shipping Terms: Method of Shipping/Liability: Best way F.O.B. factory in Connecticut. Excess weight via truck. Factory cannot be responsible for delays or damages en route. All claims should be promptly filed by purchaser with the carrier at the time of delivery. Air shipments must be requested for specific delivery dates. Since the factory has no control after shipment has been turned over to the freight carrier, specific delivery dates cannot be guaranteed. Shipping weights and packaging quantities specified in our printed catalogs and on this website are approximate and subject to change based on current rates. Insurance cost based on the total value of your shipment is added.

Tracking Shipments: See primeline.com  for shipment information.

Trademark Notice: The artwork, designs, and trademarks imprinted on the products displayed herein are reproduced only as examples of the type and quality of imprinted products available. They are not intended to represent that the products are either endorsed by or produced for the owners of the artwork, designs or trademarks. All copyright and trademark names identified are the properties of the companies that own them. No attempt to infringe on any copyrights and trademarks has been made on this website. They are presented solely for the education of the reader.

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Prime Line® warrants and represents to Prime Line's direct purchasers ("Purchaser") that the products will be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of shipment to Purchaser. This is the only warranty or representation, and the sole basis for liability respecting quality, performance, defects, repair, delivery and replacement of the products. No other representation shall be binding upon Prime Line, unless made by a duly authorized officer. Purchaser shall not warrant or represent that Prime Line warrants or guarantees any product, except as provided herein. Prime Line Expressly States That Prime Line's Products Are Not Children's Toys And Are Not Intended For Use By Children. Prime Line's Products Are Intended For Promotional Purposes Only. Standard PMS colors available at no additional charge. PMS match on non-white items and Stress Balls cannot be guaranteed. Standard Silk Screened Colors (Black and White available but not shown): Colors shown in the catalog and on primeline.com are only for your reference. Actual PMS colors will vary from the catalog and online representations. PMS matches are indicative of how they appear on a white substrate and will change depending on the color of the item.

In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in any product(s) sold hereunder to Purchaser, Prime Line® will replace the same, F.O.B. point of shipment or refund the purchase price for same, in Prime Line's sole discretion; provided that a written claim for same is received within fifteen (15) days from the shipment date. PRIME LINE'S UNDERTAKING TO REPLACE OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH PRODUCT(S) IS PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Prime Line's liability arising out of the sale or use of products, whether in warranty, contract, negligence or otherwise (including claims for consequential or incidental damages), shall not in any event exceed the cost of furnishing a replacement for the defective product, as provided above. The foregoing shall const! itute Prime Line's sole liability to Purchaser, to Purchaser's vendees or/and any receptions of product. We are not responsible for inability to fill orders due to strikes, shortage of materials, or any other reasonable cause.

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