Small-batch wholesale sourcing
Small-Batch Portable Coffee Machine Wholesale: Mixed-Model Orders
Plan a portable coffee machine wholesale trial from 16 units with mixed models: compare four TK Classic models, approve samples and separate stock orders from OEM scope.
Short answer
Can a buyer start with a small mixed-model coffee machine order?
TK Classic wholesale starts from 16 units and accepts mixed-model orders. Buyers can compare DQ-001, DQ-005, DQ-010 and DQ-011, then confirm the model split and carton arrangement in the written quotation. The wholesale entry quantity does not establish the minimum for custom colors, boxes, tooling or engineering changes.
1. Define what the first order must prove
For an importer, retailer or brand, a trial order should answer a specific purchasing question: which model, coffee format and bundle fit the intended customers? Record the sales channel, destination, estimated units and expected retail presentation. A small order reduces the initial quantity commitment; it does not guarantee sell-through or eliminate freight, inventory or compliance costs.
Compare the four priority models before choosing an allocation. DQ-001 and DQ-005 share published body dimensions and whole-machine weight, but that does not make their adapters, manuals or operating details interchangeable. DQ-010 has its own LCD and multi-format documentation. DQ-011 has a separate gift-oriented format and packing record.
- Provide company name, destination country and purchasing role.
- State whether you want standard products, a logo sample or broader customization.
- List each proposed model and quantity; an undecided allocation can be marked for discussion.
2. Separate the mixed-model quantity from the cartons
Wholesale starts from 16 units, with mixed models accepted. The standard packing records list 16 units per master carton for each of DQ-001, DQ-005, DQ-010 and DQ-011. A standard single-model packing record does not establish how a mixed order will be packed or priced. Ask the team to confirm the final carton plan.
Different model cartons have different dimensions and gross weights. Do not calculate a mixed shipment by averaging product weight alone. The quotation should identify the proposed model allocation, package contents, carton count and freight assumptions. No freight rate or delivered-duty arrangement is implied by the 16-unit entry quantity.
- Ask for the packing list for the actual mix.
- Confirm accessories and whether they travel inside or outside the retail box.
- Use the final package measurements when comparing shipping options.
3. Approve the sample before committing the range
Machine samples are paid. Laser engraving of the sample logo is free and shipping is paid by the buyer. Other branding methods require separate confirmation. A sample refund or credit against a future order is not automatic; it needs a written agreement.
Keep a sample identifier, model, manual revision, coffee adapters, accessory list and approved packaging record. Check operation and cleaning against the model manual. If you record heating or charging observations, retain water quantity, starting temperature, battery condition and power-source details. A single observation is not an unconditional performance guarantee.
- Use the sample approval checklist linked below.
- Request the document set for the exact model and destination.
- Record which configuration changes require a fresh sample review.
4. Move from trial stock to a scoped private-label project
A small wholesale trial and an OEM/ODM development project have different approval requirements. Packaging and color customization are included for 1,000-unit orders within the approved written quotation scope; products and freight remain chargeable. Allocation across models and colors, special finishes and tooling need confirmation.
Before approving an order, reconcile the accepted sample, artwork, quantities, packing, model-specific documents and payment terms with the quotation. Agree the proposed production schedule and after-sales scope. Publication of a model or a buyer guide does not establish stock availability, a guaranteed lead time or acceptance by a marketplace.
- Send your intended US, UK or German destination in the initial brief.
- Ask for a standard trial quotation and a separate customization scope if both are needed.
- Keep the approved revision available for later replenishment.
Questions buyers ask before approval
What is the minimum wholesale order for TK Classic portable coffee machines?
Wholesale starts from 16 units with mixed models accepted. Confirm the selected models, quantity split and carton arrangement in the quotation.
Can DQ-001, DQ-005, DQ-010 and DQ-011 be compared for a trial order?
Yes. Compare the separate model pages, manuals and packing records, then request a quotation for the proposed mix. Model availability and the final configuration are confirmed for the order.
Does a 16-unit order include custom colors and boxes?
The wholesale entry quantity does not establish customization minimums. Packaging and color customization are included for 1,000-unit orders within the written scope; model and color allocation, products, freight and tooling require confirmation.
Are logo samples free?
The sample machine is paid. Laser engraving of the sample logo is free and the buyer pays shipping. Other branding methods and any later sample credit require a written agreement.
This guide uses current TK Classic product records and published OEM capabilities. Model pages remain the source of truth. Commercial terms and model-specific documents are confirmed in the quotation and inquiry process.
Turn this checklist into a model-specific quotation.
Send the model, quantity, target market, branding and accessory requirements. The sales team will confirm the open commercial items.