What should a school ask when requesting a mascot quote?

A quote is information, and the quality of what you get back depends on what you send and ask. The request side: your design references or the specific product, official color codes, measured sizes, quantity, and the event date. The questions side is the checklist below - it converts a price into a decision-grade answer.

The quote checklist

1. Inclusions: 'What exactly does this price include - head, body, hands, feet, and which accessories?'
2. Customization: 'Which color and design customization options are available for this design?'
3. Sizing: 'Given these measurements, which size do you recommend?'
4. Timeline: 'Is delivery by [event date] achievable for this order?'
5. Terms: 'Do you offer volume pricing at this quantity?'
6. After-sale: 'What replacement parts do you sell for this design, and do you offer repairs?'

For custom projects, add one more request: a written summary of the design process - concept rounds included, approval points, and the schedule. It protects both sides: you know when your review is due, and the timeline's dependency on your approvals is explicit instead of implicit.