Short answer
Compare name tag companies on five things: whether they manufacture or resell, the minimum order, whether a proof is free, the production time, and whether a single replacement badge costs the same as the first order. A company that makes the badges itself can match reorders exactly and answer production questions directly.
What to know
- Maker or reseller: ask where the badges are printed. A street address and a phone number that a person answers are good signs.
- Minimum order: daily-wear staff badges are bought one new hire at a time, so a minimum of 10 or 25 costs you later.
- Proof: you should see your exact badge before it prints, at no charge.
- Production time: get a number of business days in writing, plus a rush option.
- Reorders: a single badge for a new hire should match the original and cost the published price.
Best Name Badge badges are made by Name Badges Inc. at 12240 SW 53rd St in Cooper City, Florida. There is no minimum, every order gets a free proof, standard production is 5-8 business days and rush is 1-3 business days. Orders over $200 ship free.