{"product_id":"instock-sample-fee","title":"Instock Sample Fee","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17nzcw6\" data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eSample Development Fee Explanation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eThis fee covers the cost of producing an \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"320\"\u003ein-stock sample tailored to your finished product specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e. It includes inventory selection, machine setup, and the creation of a fully finished sample ready for evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eThe sample will be configured using materials, colorways, and constructions that we maintain in stock annually—particularly within our \u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eBIC (Braid In Can)\u003c\/strong\u003e programs. From there, we will customize the braid to your requirements, including finishing, length, and tipping, and deliver completed samples to your team for \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"796\"\u003etesting, evaluation, and photography\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThis fee is \u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"858\"\u003ecredited toward your final production order\u003c\/strong\u003e when you proceed to manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6a63hu\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eWhy This Fee Applies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eProducing samples requires dedicated time and resources outside of standard production flow. This includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x93t7r\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003ePulling inventory not scheduled for active production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wtvd8t\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSetting up machinery for short-run finishing operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rq8s3\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eInterrupting full-scale manufacturing runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eBecause these activities impact efficiency and margin on ongoing production orders, this fee allows us to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eallocate resources responsibly while maintaining service levels for both new and legacy customers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gv5c2g\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eThis process ensures you can confidently validate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eg7hau\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eDesign intent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cu1q9n\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eMaterial performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u70nbf\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eFit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"139871d\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eOverall product quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e…before committing to full-scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wincord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45466603946121,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0322\/1431\/9241\/files\/vanzandt_tags_459997063502292_n.jpg?v=1775067306","url":"https:\/\/www.wincord.com\/products\/instock-sample-fee","provider":"Wincord","version":"1.0","type":"link"}