How to write a lash inquiry that gets an accurate quote quickly
A supplier can only quote what you describe, so how to write a lash inquiry decides how accurate the first reply is. A vague message gets a range or a guess; a specific one gets a price by tier, a lead time and a sample you can approve. This guide lists what to put in the message so the first reply is usable, not a starting point for three more emails.
Lead with the product, not the greeting
Open with what you want to buy: strip lashes, cluster lashes, or lash tools. Put the category and the style or spec in the first line, so the reader knows within seconds whether to send it to the right desk. A message that begins with a long introduction and mentions the product at the end is the one most likely to be read slowly or answered loosely.
The details that make a quote possible
Include these and the reply can be a quote rather than a question.
- Product and style — the model, or a photo or link if you have one
- Material and fibre — synthetic fibre or imported fibre, as specified
- Specification — length, curl, band type, cluster spec or count
- Quantity — per style and in total, because the tier depends on the total
- Packaging — plain, or your own artwork, and the format
- Target market — the country or channel you are selling into
State quantities the way the order works
Quantities decide the price tier, so be specific about them. A per-model minimum of around 50 boxes is common, with an order minimum of around 500 boxes and quantities moving in steps of 10. Give the total you are considering across all styles, because that total — not one style — sets which tier you are quoted at.
Say what you want back
Tell the supplier what a useful reply looks like: a unit price at each tier, the sample policy, and the lead time for stocked and made-to-order styles. Asking for these up front saves a round trip. If you have a deadline or a launch date, say so — timing changes what is possible.
Ask the questions that prevent a surprise
A few questions are worth putting in the first message, because the answers affect cost and risk.
- What is the minimum per style and per order?
- How is the price set at each quantity tier?
- What is the sample policy — how many, and who pays the freight?
- What is the lead time for stocked and for made-to-order styles?
- What do you need from me for labelling and packaging?
What to leave out
Keep the message focused. You do not need to explain your whole business plan or paste every style you have ever liked. A short list with quantities and a clear specification is easier to quote accurately than a long message with the numbers buried. Attach or link images rather than describing them in text.
Next step
Browse the catalogue, build an inquiry list with your quantities, and send it — the list already carries the styles and totals a quote needs. If you would rather write directly, email [email protected] with your spec, quantities and target market, and mention if you need samples.