Ok, here is the latest from China:
I called my supplier last night and considering a few points; a/ he's doing me a personal favor, b/ the economy being what it is - business is tough everywhere - and c/ seeing what other suppliers are charging, he has agreed to do the order at cost for me. This brings the costs directly in line with those of the printer in Germany.
Revised pricing as follows:
1000 = $50usd or $60cdn
500 = $25usd or $30cdn
100 = $5usd or $6cdn
The quality/size/color of the tiles would be the same: 45mmx45mm, 0.08" (2mm) thick, and grey/grey. I've shown pictures to my supplier and without question he can make these. He is one of the top custom box makers in China....he knows what he's doing. Suffice to say I wouldn't pay for poor quality either! :
I can ship from either Blaine, WA for the USA or Vancouver, BC for Canada. There would be no duties or taxes....just freight/postage - either USPS or UPS.
This is based on ordering 10,000 so I'd still need some more people interested.....any takers?