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Why unit price alone is a bad number

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Cheapurchase · 2026-10-18 · Auto parts / machined components
Process example — illustrates our method, not a specific client. A quote that looks 10% cheaper often isn't. Ask for it broken down: unit price, tooling/mould, surface treatment, packaging, inland freight and payment terms. The two columns we always add for buyers: (a) what the cost becomes if you need a second run in six months, and (b) what changes if the order drops by 30%. If a supplier won't itemise, that itself is information.