Overseas Direct
Plan ahead.
Make your budget go further.
Have 2–4 months before you need delivery and a larger order in mind? Ask us about IMAGEN’s Overseas Direct service. A little advance planning can open the door to significant savings on branded merchandise.
Explore Overseas DirectTell us your product, quantity and required delivery date. We’ll help assess whether direct importing is a good fit.
A useful planning window before delivery is needed. Timing depends on the product, approvals, production and shipping.
In many cases, orders as low as $5,000 can qualify, depending on the product and quantity.
Every Overseas Direct order includes a physical pre-production sample for your approval before full production.
The advantage of planning ahead
The products you know.
A different way to source them.
Most products we supply from domestic stock can also be sourced through direct importing. When your quantities and schedule allow, Overseas Direct can offer significant savings compared with buying from domestic inventory.
It’s an option worth exploring for planned campaigns, events, employee programs and repeat merchandise orders. Rather than waiting until you need stock, start the conversation early and give your budget more room to work.
We’ll assess the product, order size and delivery requirements before recommending the best route.
Confidence before production
Approve a real sample.
Move forward with confidence.
Every Overseas Direct order receives a physical pre-production sample. You can see and feel the product, review its decoration and details, and approve it before full production begins.
Your signed-off sample becomes the reference for the finished order, giving you a clear understanding of what you’re approving.
More than a picture on a screen.
From the material and colour to the logo placement and finish, a physical sample helps you make an informed decision. If something needs attention, we can address it before you approve the order for production.
How it works
Start early. We’ll help with the details.
Share your requirements.
Tell us which product you have in mind, how many you need, your budget and your delivery location and date. A link to a product you’ve ordered before is a helpful starting point.
Get the details right.
We’ll explore sourcing options, confirm the quotation and proposed schedule, and arrange a physical pre-production sample for your approval.
Bring your order together.
Once the sample is approved, your order moves into production. We keep you informed as it progresses toward delivery.
Is Overseas Direct right for your order?
Does my order need to be enormous?
Not necessarily. In many cases, orders as low as $5,000 can qualify. Minimum quantities vary by product, so the order value alone doesn’t determine eligibility.
Can I order something I already buy from domestic stock?
Often, yes. Most products we supply domestically can be explored through direct importing. Send us the product details and we’ll assess availability, quantities and potential savings.
What if I need delivery sooner?
Let us know your deadline. Domestic stock may be a better fit, and we can help you explore the available options.
Your next order starts with a conversation
Have time on your side?
Let’s put it to work.
Send us your product idea, estimated quantity and delivery date. We’ll help you find out whether Overseas Direct can make your next order go further.
Ask about Overseas DirectBased in Vancouver, BC. Serving customers across Canada and the United States.