Sample & RFQ / 5 min / Updated 2026-08-21
How to Request Samples and Quotes for Artificial Flowers
Learn how Heron handles artificial flower samples: buyer-paid sample and courier costs, photo approval, final sign-off, MOQ and lead time.
Short answer
Buyers do not need a perfect specification. A useful first inquiry should include product interest, target market, quantity range, season, packing needs and any reference direction.
What to send first
The clearer your first message is, the faster a supplier can suggest suitable styles or quotation direction.
- Target season
- Product type or public product links
- Approximate quantity
- Target market
- Packing or label needs
- Reference photos or style notes if available
When samples make sense
Samples are most useful after both sides understand the product direction, rough quantity, packing expectation and whether the style is existing, adjusted or newly developed. The buyer covers the sample charge and courier cost, and the sample charge can be credited toward the subsequent bulk order.
How Heron replies
Heron reviews the request, checks suitable public styles or related private showroom options, then discusses MOQ, sample timing, packing and quotation direction. Sampling usually takes about 7-14 days. Photos are sent for confirmation, and the final sample must be signed off before bulk production uses it as the reference.
Frequently asked questions
What should I include in my first artificial flower inquiry?
Include product interest or links, target season, approximate quantity, target market, packing or label needs, and any reference photos. The clearer the first message, the faster a supplier can suggest styles and quotation direction.
How long does sampling take?
At Heron, sampling usually takes about 7-14 days. The buyer covers the sample charge and courier cost; the sample charge can be credited toward the subsequent bulk order. Photos are confirmed and the final sample is signed off before bulk production.
Do I need a full specification to get a quote?
No. A useful first inquiry just needs product interest, target market, quantity range, season and packing needs. Details can be refined together afterwards.
Can I request samples for Christmas styles?
Yes. For Christmas wreaths, garlands, swags and picks, share the styles, target sizes and quantity range. Sampling of about 7-14 days helps confirm color, density and packing before the season.
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Send selected styles, target season, market and quantity range.
Heron can help review suitable public styles, related private showroom options, MOQ, packing, sample options and custom development direction.