- How does Lapine identify the newest and most desired consumer products for premium use?
- I've never designed a premium program. How do I start?
- How is Lapine Premium different from other Premium / Incentive Vendors?
- What is the difference between promotional items and premium incentives?
- What lines do you have?
- Can I get an image of an item?
- Do You Have Items in Stock and When Can I Get the Merchandise?
- What is the minimum order?
- Does Lapine decorate consumer electronics?
- Does Lapine offer Distribution or Drop Shipping Services?
- What is the lead time for delivery?
1) How does Lapine identify the newest and most desired consumer products for premium use?
The world of premium products is fast moving and constantly changing as new products are brought to market. Consumer electronics and other categories introduce new products in 6 month cycles or less. At Lapine, we constantly update our premium inventory to reflect new and premium products. We do this by attending dozens of trade shows around the world that focus on many different product categories. Our membership to many industry associates such as the International Housewares Association, the Consumer Electronics Association, and more keeps us on the front end of industry trends. Our client services team is dedicated to scanning the marketplace for the most creative solutions to meet our customers' needs. To see our product library and search the wide range of brands avaialble to you, click here...
2) I've never designed a premium program. How do I start?
Premium products may be as simple as a single product for a particular event or award, or an entire range of products designed for high impact results from dealers, employees, or re-sellers. Each premium program is unique, and should be as customized to your company's needs as possible. Lapine Premium will help you plan, create, execute, and deliver your new premium product or program...
3) How is Lapine Premium different from other Premium suppliers?
Whereas many premium product suppliers may offer a narrow range of products or services, our customers depend on us to support the vast majority of their product and program needs. With services as vast as fulfillment to global sourcing and product development, there's very little that we're not capable of doing. These services coupled with the finest brands in the marketplace make us a unique and indispensible resource.
4) What is the difference between promotional items and premium incentives?
Promotional items are products with your logo, address, contact info or other information imprinted or engraved on them, and may be sold or given away. Premium incentives are products and services used to reward employees or customers for performance goals or personal recognition. While promotional items are occassionally used as premium incentives, it is more popular to use well recognized brands for premium use.
Lapine has access to 1,000's of products but also maintain special (and sometimes exclusive) premium arrangements with top selling brands. To see the list of brands Lapine represents for the premium market, click here.
6) Can I get an image of an item?
Yes. Lapine maintains an image bank of most of our premium products for print or online use, but only in conjunction with our premium and incentive programs. Please contact your Lapine salesperson for more info.
7) Do You Have Items in Stock and When Can I Get the Merchandise?
Yes, Lapine maintains a large inventory of premium merchandise. Please contact Lapine for availability, and we also offer a User ID and Password if you'd like to check availability yourself online.
12) What is the minimum order?
Minimum quantities vary by manufacturer and item. However, customers hsould not fdear high minimums as a standard hurdle to using premiums. Foir many of our brands, particularly the products we distribute, there is no minimum order quantity. For detailed minimum oredr information by brand and item, please contact Lapine.
13) Does Lapine decorate consumer electronics?
Yes, some consumer electronics prducts may be decorated, but it varies by brand. This customization is usually performed by a thrid party. Lapine has the relationships to coordinate such a request. Please contact Lapine for specifics.
14) Does Lapine offer Distribution or Drop Shipping Services?
Yes. We are a stocking distributor, with merchandise in our warehouse. Click here to read more about our distribution services and to see a list of the manufacturers we distribute...
15) What is the lead time for delivery?
Lapine ships products according to your delivery needs and program specifications. Decorated items typically take a bit more time than non-decorated. Standard turn-around times for items which we distribute is no more than 5 business days during non-peak season (January-September) and 10 business days during peak season (October-December).