Local Customization vs. International Orders: Which to Choose?
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These days, it's easy to find international websites promising inexpensive, custom products with attractive designs. But are they worth it? Is it worth ordering your event shirt, your store tote bag, or your company logo mug… from halfway around the world?
In this article, we compare local customization with international orders , and explain why more and more people are choosing companies like Newstarz in the Algarve.
1. Delivery time
📦 International orders can take 10 to 30 business days, with the risk of customs delays.
🚚 At Newstarz , we deliver within 2–3 business days nationwide. You can also pick up in Portimão .
✅ Advantage: Local customization
2. Communication and customer support
💬 Foreign websites use automated forms and little communication. If something goes wrong, support is slow or non-existent.
📞 With us, you speak directly to our team. You can ask questions via email, Instagram, or WhatsApp , in Portuguese.
✅ Advantage: Local customization
3. Quality and design control
🎨 On international websites, you often don't see the actual mockup, and you don't know what the final product will look like.
🎨 At Newstarz, we create a digital mockup before production and only move forward with your approval.
✅ Advantage: Local customization
4. Actual price (with hidden fees)
💸 The base price may seem low, but shipping costs, customs, VAT, and any bank fees add to the final price.
💰 When you order locally, you know right away how much you'll pay and there are no unpleasant surprises.
✅ Advantage: Local customization
5. Sustainability and local economy
🌍 Ordering from China or the USA involves a much greater environmental impact due to air/sea transport.
🌱 When you buy from Newstarz, you support local businesses , reduce emissions, and encourage the growth of a Portuguese project.
✅ Advantage: Local customization
Conclusion
Ordering internationally may seem tempting… but choosing a local company like Newstarz is faster, safer, and more sustainable. Plus, it's valuing our products!
👉 Contact us for your project: geral@newstarz.pt