---
type: help
title: "Why is the minimum order quantity higher than what I actually need?"
description: "For some products the pricing is banded, so a smaller quantity can cost the same as a larger minimum. For example, 1,700 pieces may be priced the same as 2"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/quantities-minimums/why-is-the-minimum-order-quantity-higher-than-what-i-actually-need
tags: ["Ordering", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why is the minimum order quantity higher than what I actually need?

For some products the pricing is banded, so a smaller quantity can cost the same as a larger minimum. For example, 1,700 pieces may be priced the same as 2

Part of the **Ordering** hub. See [all help concepts](index.md).

- Page type: help
- Hub: Ordering
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/quantities-minimums/why-is-the-minimum-order-quantity-higher-than-what-i-actually-need