A one-carton order is still a commercial decision. Confirm the exact SKU, counted contents, packing, order unit, preparation window, destination-market documents and change-control owner before you pay.
Start with an order identity line
Put the supplier name, exact SKU or model, product form (flat magnetic tiles or magnetic blocks), agreed piece count, colour or theme, units per carton and destination market in one line. A product family name is not enough when two records look similar.
- SKU, product name, image reference and current version
- Pieces and component classes: tiles, windows, accessories or figures
- Units per carton, retail-pack format, carton dimensions and weights if available
- Price basis, currency, order unit, shipping term and quote validity
- Regular preparation window: 3–7 days after order confirmation, excluding international transport
- Applicable documents checked for the exact SKU, age grade and destination
- Named person who approves substitutions, artwork or packing changes
Separate confirmed fields from open questions
Mark each line as confirmed, sample-confirmed or still to be supplied. Do not turn a generic catalog description into a promise about magnet size, materials, age grading, carton capacity or compliance scope. Ask for a dated answer when the field affects listing copy or import planning.
Review the carton as an operational unit
Ask how many retail units are inside one carton and whether mixed SKUs are allowed. Record the packing arrangement, protection, labels and any inner quantities. If the quote says “one carton” but does not identify the unit count, it is not yet comparable with another quote.
Release only after a short evidence gate
- Match the sample or approved image to the SKU record.
- Count contents and photograph the open pack.
- Reconcile quote, packing list and destination requirements.
- Write exceptions and owners into the order record.
- Approve payment only when unresolved fields cannot change the buying decision.
FAQ
Does one carton always mean one SKU?
Not necessarily. Write the SKU mix and units per carton on the quote and order record.
Is 3–7 days the delivered lead time?
No. It is regular order preparation after confirmation, excluding international transport.
Can a catalog image replace a sample approval?
No. Use the exact image for orientation, then approve contents and packing against a model-matched sample.
Use the RFQ information checklist to send comparable fields, then request a model-specific review through MagBlockPro.