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Reference: 12 x 12 x 12 in
32 ECT kraft; C-flute; black exterior; no finish
The actual quoted dimensions, stock and finish appear beside each price. Near and different specifications remain visible with † and are not assumed equivalent.
DDP means Delivered Duty Paid. The delivered group also includes domestic all-in shipping quotes. Read each row’s tax basis; these are quoted observations, not booked freight or guaranteed current offers.
* Final delivered/DDP cost was not fully confirmed at the time of observation.
† Specification differs or is not fully verified against the reference benchmark. This is separate from delivery status. No provider in this release has been quality-qualified.
500 boxes
2 delivered observations · 6 starred observations. Lowest known non-final price: $1.2100 per box*.
| Rank / provider | Per box (USD) | Order total (USD) | Delivery / timing | Specification and limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provider Q † | $7.9569 | $3,978.43 | Supplier-stated delivered Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined Displayed standard delivery Oct13–15; order-date dependent Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x12 x12; Kraft corrugated; E flute; supplier lists32 ECT /200lb; Digital outside only; Uncoated kraft E flute and digital printing instead of C flute/flexo; exterior coverage not restricted to one panel. Public observed delivery quote; not booked freight. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| 2. Provider R † | $8.8960 | $4,447.99 | Domestic delivered Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined 7 days or less (site claim) Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; Kraft single-wall corrugated; Standard32 ECT; flute unverified; 1-color flexographic,2 exterior panels,Small image; No separate finish selected Minimum2-panel print rather than1 where requested; flute unverified; black ink choice not exposed. Public observed delivery quote; not booked freight. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Includes displayed handling and ground quote; alternate dock freight excluded. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| Rank / provider | Per box (USD) | Order total (USD) | Delivery / timing | Specification and limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provider AG † | $1.2100* | $605.00* | Not final Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined Selected Extended7–9businessdays; headline4–6conflicts Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; Kraft corrugated; C flute32 ECT; Black one-panel graphic; process unverified; Uncoated kraft Flexographic process and glued manufacturer joint unverified; light ink coverage <=25% condition. Known price only; freight or mandatory components remain unconfirmed. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| 2. Provider AD | $5.2357* | $2,617.86* | Not final Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined Standard 4–5 weeks selected Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; 100% recycled kraft corrugated; 32 ECT C flute; Flexographic Pantone Black, single exterior panel; Uncoated kraft Known price only; freight or mandatory components remain unconfirmed. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Plate charge differs between calculator and guide; final setup and delivery require confirmation. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| 3. Provider S † | $5.9300* | $2,965.00* | Not final Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined 8 business days selected; rush 5 Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; Kraft B flute; B flute; Digital CMYK outside; supplier matte B rather than C flute; digital instead of flexographic; all exterior printing available. Known price only; freight or mandatory components remain unconfirmed. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| 4. Provider AE † | $7.1043* | $3,552.15* | Not final Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined 10–12 business days; rush 6–8 at eligible tiers Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; Kraft brown inside and outside; B flute; ECT unverified; Digital UV CMYK exterior; Kraft B flute instead of C; digital instead of flexographic; ECT and glued joint unverified. Known price only; freight or mandatory components remain unconfirmed. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| 5. Provider Z † | $7.1620* | $3,580.99* | Not final Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined 10–15 business days Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; Kraft brown outside and inside; 32 ECT; E/B flute automatically assigned; Digital exterior only; Matte kraft; UV LED inks Digital instead of flexographic; E/B rather than requested C flute. Exterior coverage not restricted to one side panel. Known price only; freight or mandatory components remain unconfirmed. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
| 6. Provider T † | $7.2400* | $3,620.00* | Not final Pre-tax observation; sales tax not determined Mailer 10 business days; carton 8–10 Observed 2026-09-23 | 12 x 12 x 12; Kraft brown corrugated; 32 ECT E/B family, assignment unspecified; Digital outside; Matte ink E/B rather than C flute and digital rather than flexographic. Known price only; freight or mandatory components remain unconfirmed. Sales tax excluded or unresolved; requote before ordering. Quality: NOT ASSESSED |
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