There is no single wholesale price for a hair dryer. The quotation is built line by line from voltage scope, power rating, attachments, branding, packaging, order quantity, certification documents and commercial terms. This checklist maps every element of an OEM RFQ against the actual specification of model ZY-HD1400 so the quote you receive is spec-linked and comparable.
There is no single wholesale price for a hair dryer. A factory quote is assembled from the specification you ask for, the quantity you commit to, and the market the unit is built for. Two buyers requesting "an 1800W hair dryer" can receive quotes that are hundreds of units of tooling and configuration apart, because one asked for a US-voltage unit with retail packaging and the other asked for a loose EU unit.
The practical answer to "how much does a hair dryer cost" is: send a request that lists every cost-bearing element, so the quotation you get back is spec-linked rather than a single round number. This checklist works through each element of an OEM RFQ against model ZY-HD1400, an 1800 W dryer with 3 heat levels, 2 speeds, a cool-shot function and a concentrator nozzle in the box. If you want the ranked view of which factors move the number most, our companion piece on what actually moves the factory quote covers that ordering. This article is the checklist you paste into your enquiry.
Key takeaways
- A usable quote is spec-linked. State voltage, power, controls, attachments, housing material, branding, packaging and quantity as separate lines.
- ZY-HD1400 is quoted with an MOQ of 500 units and a lead time of 30–45 days after sample approval.
- EU (220–240 V / 50 Hz) and US (120 V / 60 Hz) are separate specifications, not one SKU with a plug swap.
- CE and RoHS are available upon request — ask for them as a line item with the documents you need to receive.
- The quote elements that change the number most are voltage scope, power tier, branding scope, packaging format and order quantity.
The OEM quote element checklist
Each row below is one element of a quotation request. The middle column tells you what to write; the right column shows how that line reads against the actual ZY-HD1400 specification.
| Quote element | What to state in your RFQ | ZY-HD1400 example |
|---|---|---|
| Target market and voltage scope | Name the destination market and give voltage and frequency. If you sell into both the EU and the US, list them as two separate specifications with two quantities. | 220–240 V / 50 Hz for EU, or 120 V / 60 Hz for US. Treat these as separate line items. |
| Power rating tier | State the wattage you intend to sell against, and whether a lower tier is acceptable for an entry price point. | 1800 W. The 1600 W rating is the other standard option in the same family. |
| Heat and speed controls plus cool shot | List the number of heat levels and speed settings your market expects, and confirm whether a cool-shot function is required. | 3 heat levels, 2 speeds, cool-shot function. |
| Attachments | Say which nozzles must be in the retail box. Each additional accessory is a separate purchased part and a packaging line. | Concentrator nozzle included as standard. |
| Housing material | Specify the housing material if your market or price band requires a particular finish or feel. | ABS housing. Dimensions 250 × 90 × 220 mm; net weight 0.6 kg. |
| Branding and finish scope | Define the customization you actually need — logo application, colour or finish, and any change to power or housing. Distinguish light OEM branding from full ODM development. | OEM/ODM customization of power, finish and branding is available on this model. |
| Packaging format | Name the retail format: colour box, brown box, blister, or bulk for e-commerce fulfilment. Attach artwork or say when it will be ready. | State your format so packing is quoted on the same basis for every supplier you compare. |
| Order quantity versus MOQ | Give a first-order quantity and a forecast annual volume. Ask what the next price break is above the minimum. | MOQ 500 units. |
| Certification documents | List the certificates and test documents you need to receive, and for which voltage version. | CE and RoHS available upon request. |
| Commercial terms | Name the Incoterm and the port. Ask for the payment structure in the same reply so you can compare landed cost. | Sea freight with FOB or CIF terms; T/T with 30% deposit. |
| Lead time and sample path | Ask for production lead time measured from an agreed event, and for the sample and approval steps before it starts. | 30–45 days after sample approval. |
Which elements deserve the most buyer attention
Not every line moves the number equally. Five deserve the closest reading before you compare quotes.
- Voltage scope. EU and US versions are different electrical builds. Combining them onto one quote line hides which version a supplier is pricing, and a 120 V / 60 Hz build cannot be substituted for a 220–240 V / 50 Hz market.
- Power tier. ZY-HD1400 sits at 1800 W, with 1600 W as the other standard rating in the family. If your shelf position is entry-level, price both before you commit to the higher tier.
- Branding scope. A logo printed on an existing ABS housing is a different project from changing the finish across the whole unit. Say which one you are asking for.
- Packaging format. Retail packaging adds printed components that are quoted separately from the dryer. A quote on brown-box packing is not comparable to colour-box packing.
- Order quantity. MOQ is 500 units, but the price break above it is where the commercial question really sits. Give your first order and your annual forecast on the same line.
How to keep quotes comparable
Send the checklist as a numbered list and ask each supplier to answer line by line. When every reply follows the same structure, differences show up where they should — in configuration and terms — instead of being buried in a single figure. If nozzle attachments are part of your decision, the note on diffuser attachments and when retail buyers include one explains how that choice adds an accessory and a packing line.
One more practical point: ask for the certification documents to be named in the quote, even if they are marked as available upon request. Knowing that CE and RoHS can be supplied for the voltage version you are buying is more useful at quotation stage than discovering the gap after the order is placed.
FAQ
Why do quotes differ for the same wattage?
Wattage is one line of the specification. Two 1800 W enquiries can differ on voltage version, finish scope, accessory set, packaging, order quantity and delivery term. Until those lines match, the price difference is not comparable.
What is the minimum order quantity?
For ZY-HD1400 the MOQ is 500 units. Ask for the price break above that level so your annual volume is quoted, not only your first order.
How long does production take?
Lead time is 30–45 days after sample approval. Sample approval is the starting event, so the time spent on sampling sits before that window, not inside it.
Can the same model be supplied for both the EU and the US?
Yes, but as two specifications — 220–240 V / 50 Hz for the EU and 120 V / 60 Hz for the US. Request them as separate quote lines with separate quantities.
What payment terms apply?
T/T with a 30% deposit. Freight is quoted on sea freight under FOB or CIF terms.
Next step
Take the eleven rows above, fill in your own voltage, quantity, packaging and branding lines, and send them to the factory. A structured request is what makes the returned number usable. You can start from the hair dryer product page, where ZY-HD1400 and the 1600 W family option are listed with their specifications.
