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Wholesale pricing depends on size, material, coating and quantity. General rules: 1) Bigger sizes cost more - more material; 2) Better materials cost more - standard HSS is cheapest, cobalt HSS 30-50% more, carbide 2-5x; 3) Coated costs more - TiAlN typically adds 20-30%; 4) More quantity, lower unit price - tiered pricing; 10 pieces vs 1000 pieces differ greatly. Bulk discounts: 1) 10-50 pieces - small batch, 10-20% off retail; 2) 50-200 pieces - medium, 20-30% off; 3) 200+ pieces - large, 30-50% off; ask customer service for quotes; 4) Long-term customers - preferential contract pricing and supply priority. Custom products are quoted separately by complexity, typically 30-100% above standard. Test samples first, then order in bulk - avoid buying the wrong thing.