How to identify if business/niche needs excessive investing in packaging?

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Topic summary

A user asks how to determine whether their business or niche requires significant investment in packaging, particularly beyond obvious gift-oriented products. They also question what constitutes excessive spending, specifically whether packaging costs equaling product costs is acceptable.

Response provided:

  • Recommended guideline: allocate approximately 15% of the product price toward packaging
  • Suggested approach: start small and test with free samples before committing to larger investments
  • Additional support resources were offered for further questions

The discussion remains brief, with the core question about research methods for identifying packaging needs not fully explored beyond the percentage guideline.

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Hello,

How do I identify if my business/niche needs excessive investing in packaging?

I mean, there are businesses where the product is mostly used as a gift, and you can easily identify that, but what are the general research tips?

Also, how much investing in packaging is too much? I mean, if the cost of the product is the same as the packaging, is it okay?

Thanks,

Vaz

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Vaz that’s a great question.

15% of the product PRICE should go into the packaging.

Always start small, however. Get a free sample off Arka.com first!

For more questions go to support@arka.com and thanks for messaging in!