Use a controlled first batch to learn about quality, questions, and sell-through before tying up more cash. Calculate cost per sellable unit from the actual pack yield, not just the carton count.
Set a test quantity your business can hold, define what evidence would justify a repeat purchase, and note customer feedback.
A small batch may cost more per unit, but it can limit exposure to an untested product. Inspect the trial units on arrival and note defects or questions before deciding whether to reorder. Record what the first purchase reveals about defects, packaging, and buyer questions before increasing the order size.
Before increasing the order, log defects, packaging issues, customer questions, and the time needed to sell or store the trial quantity. Decide in advance what result would justify a repeat and what would make you stop.
