How bulk pricing usually works
Almost every copy shop in London uses tiered pricing:
- 1–99 copies — base rate
- 100–249 copies — ~10% discount
- 250–499 copies — ~15% discount
- 500+ copies — 20%+ discount
The per-page cost can drop 30–50% between the smallest and biggest tier. If your job is near a tier boundary, it's sometimes worth printing a few extras to drop into the cheaper band.
Ask for a quote in writing
For anything over 500 pages, ask for an emailed quote with a clear breakdown: per-page rate, paper cost, finishing (stapling, binding, cutting), VAT, and any design time. A written quote protects both sides and avoids surprises at pickup.
Combine jobs for better rates
If you and a colleague each need 300 copies, combine the order into one 600-copy job and split the invoice. You hit the 500+ tier and save money. Most shops are happy to separate the finished stacks at no extra cost.
What NOT to do
Don't push shops to cut paper weight or toner quality to hit a price — the result looks it. And don't assume "bulk" means "no deadline": bigger jobs need machine time. Plan 1–2 working days for anything over 1,000 pages, longer for jobs with finishing.
In short
For 500+ page runs, email quote@copyshopputney.co.uk with a sample page and total quantity — fixed quote the same day.
Published 15 April 2026 by the Copy Shop Putney team. Shop 395-A, Tildesley Rd, Putney Heath, London SW15 3BD.