Custom Vape Display Boxes & Vape Display Packaging
Vape retail lives at the counter. Almost nothing in this category sells off a back shelf, it sells in the last thirty seconds before someone pays. So a vape display box is not really packaging, it is a sales position, and shop owners only give that position to displays that earn it. We print a lot of vape display packaging at ZEE Packaging and this is what we have learned about keeping it there.
Earning A Spot At The Till
Counter space is finite and a vape display box has to justify the room it takes.
- Compact footprint, shop owners refuse anything that crowds the register
- Low front lip so a customer can lift a unit without knocking the row
- Print the interior, that face is on show the whole time
- Header card raises your brand above the counter clutter
- Refill without dismantling, staff will not persevere with a fiddly unit
- It must still look right at half empty, which is most of its life
Most vape display packaging we get asked to redesign looks fine full and terrible after a week of selling.
- Counter display unit the standard vape display box for a till point
- Shipper display with tear away arrives as a case, opens into a display
- Display with header card fixed or removable, adds brand height
- Tiered unit stepped rows so back stock stays visible
- Tray and lid lid comes off and the tray becomes the vape display packaging
- Floor standing unit bulk placement in high traffic stores
Sizes We Print Regularly
Every vape display box is built to your product and facing count, though these run often:
- 6" x 4" x 3" for a 12 count disposable vape display box
- 8" x 5" x 4" for 24 count with a header
- 9" x 6" x 4" for a mixed flavour tray
- 7" x 5" x 9" with a standing header card
- 10" x 7" x 5" for a 36 count unit
- 12" x 9" x 5" for bulk vape display packaging
Give us the carton size and how many facings you want. Facing count decides the footprint before anything else.
Board And Structure
- B flute corrugated as our baseline for a loaded vape display box
- E flute only on a small light counter unit
- Double wall for floor standing and bulk cases
- Litho laminated corrugated for full colour retail print
- SBS C1S for a lightweight countertop tray
- Reinforced front lip so it holds shape after handling
A tray of disposables gets heavier than clients expect. Thin board sags in the middle and it looks poor under counter lighting.
Compliance Still Applies
- Nicotine warning at the size your market requires, on the display too
- Age restriction wording clearly visible
- Nicotine strength shown on the individual carton
- No imagery that appeals to under age buyers
- Keep barcode and shipping details on the tear away section
Our prepress team checks it all against the dieline so nothing gets trimmed at the edge. We print what you supply, we never draft the regulatory copy.
Cutting The Waste
- Recycled corrugated vape display box
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- No lamination, so the unit goes straight in curbside after use
- Right sized vape display packaging so you ship less air
How We Handle Your Order
- 100 unit minimum, so you can test a display concept
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before print
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a vape display box?
Rough estimate is $0.85 to $2.20 per unit for a corrugated counter unit, $1.70 to $3.80 for litho laminated print and $4.00 to $9.00 for floor standing at moderate quantity. Size and print coverage move it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for an exact quote.
How many facings work best?
Twelve to twenty four on a counter. Beyond that shop owners start refusing it purely on footprint.
Pre filled or flat packed?
Pre filled saves the store labour but needs stronger board and a tight fit. Flat packed costs less to freight but someone has to assemble it.
Will the tear away open cleanly?
It will if the perforation is specced properly, and we test it on the proof. A ragged tear ruins the look instantly.
Do you print the inside?
We do and we always push for it. The inner wall is visible the entire time the unit sits out.
Does the display need the nicotine warning?
In most markets yes. Check your own requirement, and we place it where it is legible on the display face.
Can you do a mixed flavour tray?
Yes, with dividers so each flavour sits in its own row and staff can restock quickly.
