Bottom line: the dated dealer and FOB figures can start an RFQ comparison, but they cannot establish product equivalence or delivered advantage. Require an approved specification and a current, route-specific landed-cost file.
1. Raimondi at a Glance — Real Prices from US & UK Dealers
Raimondi is an Italian brand with 70+ years in tile installation. Their products are manufactured in Italy and sold through authorized dealers. Here is what Raimondi clips actually cost, per publicly listed dealer prices as of July 2026:
| Product | Dealer | Pack Size | Price | Per 100pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16" HD Clips (1.5mm) | TileThis (US) | 250 pcs | $21.65 | $8.66 |
| 1/16" HD Clips (1.5mm) | Tools4Flooring (US) | 250 pcs | $24.00 | $9.60 |
| 1/16" HD Clips — Bulk Box | TileThis (US) | 2,200 pcs | $154.60 | $7.03 |
| 1/8" HD Clips (3mm) | Tools4Flooring (US) | 250 pcs | $24.00 | $9.60 |
| 2mm HD Clips | Northants Tools (UK) | 250 pcs | £10.99 | £4.40 |
| 2mm HD Clips — Bulk Box | Northants Tools (UK) | 2,200 pcs | £81.99 | £3.73 |
| Wedges | Northants Tools (UK) | 500 pcs | £32.50 | £6.50 |
| Wedges — Bulk Box | Northants Tools (UK) | 1,000 pcs | £61.99 | £6.20 |
Sources: tilethis.com, tools4flooring.com, northantstools.com — publicly listed prices, July 2026. Dealer trade/volume discounts may apply but are not publicly quoted.
What does that premium buy? Italian manufacturing, a 70-year brand that contractors trust, and local dealer stock with no minimum order. For a US contractor buying 5 bags for a single bathroom, Raimondi from a local dealer is the obvious choice — $108 gets the job done tomorrow. No argument.
For a wholesale buyer, normalize the public pack prices to the same quantity, then keep product value separate from international logistics and selling costs. The public list does not reveal negotiated distributor terms.
2. Factory-direct requires a controlled specification
A tile leveling clips manufacturer should quote against a named drawing, material requirement, pack count, acceptance plan and approved sample. Do not infer equivalent performance from polymer name, appearance or a general factory tolerance.
A China-based manufacturer can quote FOB Ningbo for an approved SKU at its stated MOQ. Freight, duty, tax, destination handling and inland delivery remain shipment-specific and belong in a separate landed-cost file.
OEM availability must be verified directly with each supplier. For ZEBRA, the written quotation defines the available OEM/ODM scope: approved logo use, Pantone reference, packaging artwork, MOQ, samples, tooling ownership and production schedule.
3. Head-to-Head — 6 Dimensions Compared
| Raimondi | Factory-Direct (TÜV Certified) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 clips | $7.03-9.60 (US dealer, public list) | $0.70-0.85 FOB Ningbo |
| Price per 100 wedges | £6.20-6.50 (UK dealer, public list) | $0.80-1.00 FOB Ningbo |
| Material | Virgin PP | 100% virgin PP, batch traceable |
| Tolerance | ±0.1mm (industry standard) | named drawing tolerance and order-specific sampling plan |
| Certifications | CE (self-declared) | TÜV Rheinland + ISO 9001 + CE + RoHS |
| MOQ | No minimum (retail/dealer) | 500 bags standard, flexible for combo orders |
| OEM / Private Label | Not available | Full OEM: logo, color, packaging, custom mold |
⚖️ Factory-direct prices are FOB Ningbo at MOQ and subject to raw material cost fluctuations — contact us for current pricing. Third-party prices are public dealer list prices as dated.
Verify every certification against the certificate owner, issuer, scope, product coverage and validity date. A system certificate or logo does not by itself establish that two clips are equivalent or that a product meets every destination-market requirement.
4. 50,000-clip product-value benchmark
This table normalizes the recorded pack prices to approximately 50,000 clips. It remains a product-value benchmark, not a delivered-cost comparison:
| Line Item | Raimondi (US Bulk Box) | Factory-Direct (FOB Ningbo) |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | 23 boxes × 2,200 pcs | 500 bags × 100 pcs |
| Product cost | 23 × $154.60 = $3,556 | 500 × $0.78 = $390 |
| Cost boundary | US dealer list; local-stock terms | FOB Ningbo at MOQ |
⚖️ Factory-direct prices are FOB Ningbo at MOQ and subject to raw material cost fluctuations — contact us for current pricing. Third-party prices are public dealer list prices as dated.
Raimondi pricing: TileThis bulk box $154.60/2,200pcs (public list, July 2026). Factory-direct: $0.70-0.85/100pcs FOB Ningbo (midpoint $0.78 used above). Current route and entry costs are excluded.
The public Raimondi references and the ZEBRA FOB quote use different commercial bases. Calculate landed cost for the exact shipment and subtract channel fees, discounts, returns and fulfillment from actual net sales before comparing margin.
For mixed orders, add tile leveling wedges and cross tile spacers by current carton dimensions, gross weight and SKU quantity. Recalculate route cost after the final mix is confirmed.
5. When Raimondi Makes Sense (And When It Doesn't)
Raimondi is the right call when: you need 5-10 bags tomorrow for a single project and a local dealer has stock. The convenience is real. Pay the premium, get the job done. No argument.
Factory-direct is a candidate when the buyer can meet the SKU MOQ, approve the specification, plan production and accept current international-shipping terms. Compare it with local stock using the actual required date and total cost to the warehouse.
The calculation shifts further when you stock multiple product lines. A mixed container of Spin Doctor systems, clips, wedges, spacers, and shims sourced from a single TÜV-certified factory simplifies logistics, consolidates quality assurance, and maximizes container utilization. The full line-up from our Wenzhou tile leveling system manufacturer is on the homepage, and the container math lives on our tile leveling system wholesale page.