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Alteration Services

January 17, 2015/in Legacy Posts/by Justin Watson

Alteration Services & Fees

The MARINE Shop provides alteration services for both male and female uniforms, as well as and civilian coats and trousers. Alterations usually take 2-3 weeks to complete. Our well-trained tailors will inspect your items and determine the correct alterations required for a perfect fit.

Prices shown below are subject to change and do not include shipping costs.

If you have questions regarding alterations, or would like information on how to send in uniforms for alterations, please email us at uniforms@mca-marines.org or call us toll-free at 877-640-7195 or 703-640-7195 between 0930 – 1800 Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays).


Alteration Fees for USMC Uniform Coats and Jackets

Alteration Fees for USMC Uniform Trousers

Custom USMC challenge coin edge options

Custom USMC Challenge Coins

January 17, 2015/in Legacy Posts/by Justin Watson

Custom Challenge Coins

 

Custom Challenge coins not in the budget? Why not browse our large selection of Challenge Coins?


About Custom Challenge Coins

Commemorate your Marine Corps Birthday Ball or unit event with a Challenge Coin designed to your specifications.

Custom coin diagram

You control:

Coin Size (diameter)

  • Finish Type:
    1. Antique Brass
    2. Nickel
    3. Black Nickel
    4. Antique Copper
    5. Antique Silver
    6. Antique Gold
  • Unlimited color, artwork or photos can be integrated into design
  • Edge Cuts

The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination and budget!

Contact  Customer Service to request an order form and begin planning customization cost using the steps shown below.

Step 1 – Choose Your Options

Choose the options for your coin such as quantity, size, and metal finish. Include any extra options that you are interested in such as edge cutting, epoxy coating, consecutive numbering, etc.

Coin Size and Quantity

Custom Coin Pricing Chart version 061719

Dies

Die fees are only charged one time per coin design, and can be used for reorders for up to 3 years. You will only be charged is the cost of the coin on subsequent orders.

No additional charge for standard USMC dies (antique bronze and full color USMC emblem options shown).

No die charge for orders of 2,000 coins or more.

Standard USMC coin dies - Available at no extra cost

Finishes

For more information on the price breakdown of sizes, metals, and options, please contact Customer Service to place a Custom Coin order.

Color Choices
For coins in color, see the Pantone Color matching system chart.

Custom USMC challenge coin color and finish options

Custom USMC challenge coin edge options


Step 2 – Submit Order or Request a Quote

Submit your Custom Challenge Coin order form using one of these methods:

  1. Mail: The Marine Shop – Call Center, 715 Broadway, Quantico, VA 22135
  2. Fax: 703-640-0162
  3. Email: custom@mca-marines.org

If you have questions regarding ordering, or would like to receive your quote over the phone, contact our Customer Service department with the options you chose for your coin.

You can also email any artwork or graphics to custom@mca-marines.org. We will provide you with a price quote and more information on how to continue with your order. Your quote will be valid for 30 days.


Step 3 – Finalize Your Order

When you are ready to proceed with your order, our coin vendor will provide us with artwork of your coin based upon your descriptions or graphics.

Dies will be made once you have approved your artwork. Coins normally ship 6-7 weeks after artwork approval.

Engraving Options

January 10, 2015/in Legacy Posts/by Justin Watson

Personalize your gift with engraving!

Shop for items that have no additional customization fees

Many of our engravable coins and jewelry can be engraved for a flat fee of $12 to $20 – Shop Personalized Gifts

Image of engravable coinPlease note:

  • Large or oddly shaped items such as flasks or canteens require a separate set-up fee for each engraved item
  • Review pricing chart listed below to estimate engraving cost(s)
  • Allow 7-10 business days for engraving
  • We are not responsible for spelling errors – Please proofread your order before submitting
  • Personalized items are non-returnable, non-refundable

If you have questions regarding personalizing items, please call Customer Service at 888-237-7683 between 0800 – 1630 (EST), Monday through Friday. You can also request a quite for Bulk Engraving orders at customerservice@mca-marines.org.

Engraving Fees

Fee Type CostNotes
Set-Up Fee1 item              $7.00Quantity Discount
2-10 items       $14.00
11-20 items     $21.00
21-30 items     $28.00
31-40 items     $35.00
Each item with a DIFFERENT engraving incurs an additional set-up fee.Multiple items with the same engraving qualify for discount fees shown to the left.

For orders of 40 or more like items, the set-up fee increases $7 for every set of 10 items.

Labor$0.20/per letter
$5.00 minimum charge
Every character that needs to be engraved is counted as one, this includes periods, dashes, etc.
Material Fee$7.00Charge for any item that does not include an engraving plate.Whether or not an engraving plate is included with an item can be found in the product’s description.
Rush Fee$15.00Rush Fee is applied to any item needed in less than 7 working days.

 

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