A wholesale shower hardware RFQ should specify the product model, finish, quantity and unit, packing requirement, destination and required arrival date. Ask the supplier to confirm the minimum order quantity (MOQ), sample terms, unit price, included items and dispatch timing for each line. Separate different models and finishes rather than requesting one combined price for “shower fittings.”
Zimmor Hardware’s shower hardware range includes hinges, glass clamps, handles and support bars for frameless shower enclosures. This request for quotation (RFQ) checklist is for importers, distributors and project buyers sourcing these products. It explains what to send and what to ask our sales team to confirm before placing a bulk order.
Which order quantity should you ask suppliers to quote?
Request pricing for the order you are ready to place. List expected repeat demand separately, and identify whether the inquiry concerns a trial order, stock replenishment or a scheduled project. Do not use an uncommitted annual forecast as the quantity for your opening-order quotation.
- A first wholesale order: Identify the models and finishes you want to evaluate. Ask for sample conditions and a quotation for a realistic opening order.
- Distributor replenishment: Separate the quantity you need now from your expected repeat demand. Request pricing for the immediate order and any additional quantity tiers separately.
- A project order: Group items by delivery phase or location. State the required arrival dates and identify any items that must be supplied together.
What belongs in a wholesale shower hardware RFQ?
Include one purchasing line for each product model and finish, with the quantity, unit of sale, packing and delivery requirements. Use the Zimmor product catalog or the relevant product page to identify the item rather than relying on a general product name.
Create a separate line when the model, finish, packaging or delivery requirement changes. If you want the same hinge in two finishes, list two quantities rather than a combined total. Also specify whether you are counting individual pieces, pairs or complete sets.
For example, the Zimmor shower hinge collection lists model references such as Z-7441 and Z-9512. These identify different products; “adjustable hinge” alone does not specify which one you want. Select the exact item, then ask our sales team to confirm the requested finish and order conditions.
Use the following fields in your purchasing list:
| Purchasing field | What to provide or ask the supplier to confirm |
|---|---|
| Ссылка на продукт | Product URL, catalog reference or model code |
| Покрытие | Requested finish for that specific model; attach a reference if appearance is important |
| Order quantity | Quantity per model and finish, with the unit clearly stated |
| Order stage | Sample evaluation, opening order, replenishment or project phase |
| Packing requirement | Standard packing, individual retail boxes, labels or project grouping |
| Destination and timing | Destination country or port and required arrival date |
| Supplier response | Unit price, MOQ, included items, sample terms and expected dispatch date |
For a mixed order, keep hinges, clamps and handles on separate lines even if they share a finish. Ask the supplier to confirm whether the quoted quantities cover the complete selection or only part of it. A clear response should identify any item still awaiting a price, sample or availability confirmation.
If you have not selected a model, describe the product category and buying requirement, and include a reference photo or relevant project information. Ask for suitable catalog options before requesting final pricing. Do not treat a visually similar item as a confirmed match.
Does the MOQ apply to the order, model or finish?
Ask the supplier to state whether each minimum applies per model, per finish, per packaging option or to the complete order. A combined order quantity does not establish that every line meets its minimum. Confirm these conditions before adding more models or finishes to the assortment.
Zimmor’s ordering and product FAQ states that minimum quantities vary by product. Use your actual purchasing list to request confirmation rather than assuming one minimum applies to every item.
Before adding another finish or package design, establish:
- Whether it has a separate minimum quantity.
- Whether it changes the unit price or production schedule.
- Whether standard and customized items can be quoted separately.
- Whether the same conditions will apply to a smaller repeat order.
If the proposed assortment exceeds your opening budget, ask the supplier to quote a narrower first order and list the remaining items as optional additions. This makes the purchasing decision clearer without presenting an unconfirmed future order as a commitment.
What should a sample approval confirm?
A sample approval should identify the product and appearance you have accepted, together with any agreed packing reference. Confirm whether the supplier is offering a finish reference, an existing catalog product or a customized prototype; approval of one does not automatically confirm all the others.
Zimmor’s FAQ describes product sampling and OEM/ODM options. For your selected items, confirm the sample cost, shipping charge, expected dispatch date and whether the sample reflects the requested model and finish. Any credit against a later bulk order should be confirmed in the quotation.
Keep a record of the approved model, finish reference, packing requirement and approval date. Ask how these references will be identified on the bulk order and retained for repeat purchases. This is especially useful when different people handle sample approval, purchasing and receiving.
How do you compare wholesale shower hardware quotes?
Compare quotations for the same models, finishes, quantities, included items, packing and delivery basis. Separate one-time charges from repeat unit prices, and identify exclusions or substitutions before comparing totals. A lower unit price alone does not establish a lower cost for the order you need.
| Quotation item | Question to resolve before ordering |
|---|---|
| Price and currency | Is the price per piece, pair or set, and which quantity does it apply to? |
| Package contents | Which accessories and packing materials are included? |
| One-time charges | Are samples, tooling, artwork or packaging setup charged separately? |
| Shipping basis | What delivery term and named place apply, and which transport costs are excluded? |
| Schedule | When can production start, when is dispatch expected, and how is transit time treated? |
| Payment and validity | When are payments due, and how long is the quotation valid? |
| Exceptions | Has the supplier proposed any substitution or excluded any requested item? |
For a project deadline, distinguish the date the goods must arrive from the date they leave the supplier. Request a schedule for your specific order, including any sample or packaging approvals that must happen first.
Consider two quotations for the same selected items: one includes individual boxes, while the other uses bulk packing and charges separately for retail labels. Compare the cost of the packing you actually need, rather than choosing from the two unit prices alone. If either supplier proposes a different model or finish, keep that offer separate until you have accepted the substitution.
Before approving the order, check that every requested line has a confirmed model, finish, quantity, price and delivery basis. Resolve blank fields and exclusions with the supplier, then keep the agreed quotation and packing details with the purchase order.
How should you identify items for repeat orders?
Identify repeat-order items with the supplier model code, your internal item code and the approved finish and packing references. Ask the supplier to confirm the current price, quantity conditions and schedule rather than assuming the previous quotation still applies.
For distributors, ask how each model and finish will be identified on individual packs and cartons. If your warehouse uses item codes or barcodes, provide the requirements and ask whether they affect cost, minimum quantities or timing.
For project buyers, ask whether packing can follow the agreed delivery phases. Confirm any grouping or labeling requirement before the order is finalized rather than assuming it is part of standard packing.
Ask the supplier to flag any change to the product or agreed order conditions before accepting a reorder.
Wholesale shower hardware purchasing FAQ
Могу ли я объединить петли, зажимы и ручки в одном запросе?
Yes. Zimmor’s shower hardware range includes these product categories, so you can list the items together in your inquiry. Keep each model and finish on its own line. Ask our sales team to confirm minimum quantities and availability for each line; one combined inquiry does not establish a shared MOQ or guarantee a single shipment.
Могу ли я начать с меньшего пробного заказа?
Zimmor’s FAQ mentions smaller trial orders for evaluating a new partnership. Send the exact models, finishes and trial quantities you want, and request item-specific confirmation. Do not assume the trial quantity, unit price or packing conditions will be the same across the complete range.
Do I need a custom drawing to request catalog products?
Start with the product URL or catalog model reference, requested finish and quantity. If the selected item or application needs clarification, our sales team can identify the additional information required. For changes to an existing product or a new design, include your requirements and ask which drawings, samples or approvals are needed before a firm quotation.
Will a repeat order have the same price and lead time?
Ask for a current quotation even when you reuse the previous model reference. Confirm the quantity, finish, packing, price validity and schedule again. A changed finish, new packaging or smaller order quantity should be identified explicitly rather than treated as an identical reorder.
Send Zimmor an inquiry that is ready to quote
You do not need a finished procurement document to start a conversation. Send your selected product links or model references, quantities by finish, destination and required timing. Mention whether the request is for a trial order, stock replenishment or a project.
If you need logo marking or branded packaging, include that requirement with the initial inquiry. Our процесс оформления заказа explains how product selection and custom requirements are reviewed before the quotation and order terms are agreed.
You can include this instruction with your product list:
Please quote each listed model and finish separately. Confirm the unit of sale, MOQ, included accessories and packing. List sample costs and any one-time charges separately. Please state the delivery basis, expected dispatch date, payment terms and quotation validity, and identify any substitutions or exclusions. Our required arrival date and delivery destination are included in the attached purchasing list.
Use the final sentence only when your list includes those details. If your schedule is still open, ask for the available production and shipping options instead of supplying an arbitrary deadline.
Ready to request a wholesale shower hardware quotation? Contact Zimmor with your purchasing list. Include the product references, quantities, destination and target arrival date so the discussion can focus on your actual order.