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Didn't expect much honestly, but the box quality blew me away. Sturdy, great print, and customers even asked where I got it. Shipping took a little longer than I hoped, but worth the wait.
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Picture your product on a crowded shelf. Twenty rivals sit beside it, and a shopper’s eye lands for maybe two seconds. Now picture your box giving up in those two seconds — a base that buckles, a flap that won’t stay shut, a plain lid nobody looks twice at. That’s a sale walking away. Custom 1-2-3 bottom display lid boxes make sure it never happens.
Here’s the clever part. The 1-2-3 bottom (a crash-lock base) snaps shut in three quick folds — no tape, no glue, no fumbling — and locks into a base strong enough to carry real weight. Then the display lid lifts back and does your merchandising for you, turning a closed box into a shelf-ready showpiece that practically hands your product to the customer.
Fast to build, tough enough to trust, and impossible to ignore. Made from durable, eco-friendly board that’s recyclable and biodegradable, this custom retail packaging protects what’s inside and sells it at the same time. Add your colours, logo, and finish, and Hive Custom Boxes gives your product a reason to be picked up first.
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| Product name | Custom 1-2-3 Bottom Display Lid Boxes |
|---|---|
| Box style | 1-2-3 bottom (self-locking base) with an attached display/header lid |
| Bottom closure | 1-2-3 sequential fold — locks flat with no glue or tape required |
| Display lid | Raised or fold-back lid/header that shows branding and lifts the product on shelf |
| Dimensions | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Wall type | Single wall |
| Structure | Folding carton (paperboard) or E-/B-flute corrugated |
| Assembly | Ships flat; hand-assembled with glue-free locking bottom |
| Load capacity | Light to medium-heavy products |
| Printing | Flexo, litho, or digital — CMYK, Pantone (PMS), up to full color |
| Finishing options | Gloss/matte lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing |
| Coating | Aqueous, varnish, or none |
| Special features | Display header lid, die-cut window, hang-hole, product dividers, shelf-ready design |
| Add-ons | Custom inserts, window film, hang tabs, dividers |
| Eco options | Recyclable kraft, water-based coatings, compostable board, soy inks |
| Order Quantity | 100 – 500,000 units |
| Turnaround time | 7–10 business days, Rush |
| Tooling | One-time custom die and print plate setup |
| Material | Description | Weight (gsm) | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS (C1S / C2S) | Premium solid bleached board with a smooth white surface | 250–450 gsm | Retail and premium display packaging |
| Kraft paperboard | Natural brown board, recyclable and eco-friendly look | 300–450 gsm | Organic, natural, and sustainable brands |
| CCNB (clay-coated news back) | Coated front, gray back; economical | 300–450 gsm | Cost-sensitive retail and general use |
| Recycled paperboard | Made from post-consumer content | 300–450 gsm | Eco-focused, budget-friendly runs |
| E-flute corrugated | Thin corrugated for added crush resistance and structure | ~250 gsm liner (approx. 32 ECT) | Heavier products and shelf-ready displays |
| B-flute corrugated | Thicker corrugated, stronger cushioning | ~300 gsm liner (approx. 32–44 ECT) | Larger displays and shipping durability |
Every stock, print method, and finish below can be applied to your magnetic closure rigid boxes. Not sure what suits your product? Ask and we will recommend a spec.
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us through live chat, one of our online forms, or give us a call at 1 (800) 725-9660 to speak with a custom box packaging expert now.
Paul and the whole team at HiveCustomBoxes have been extremely helpful and patient with my first order (of many!) with them. Thank you guys for your patience, competitive pricing, and all-around quality.
Logan was super helpful from beginning to end. I was really impressed with his customer service and how fast we were able to get these created.
10 out of 10! Kelly was so helpful and responsive. We had a very quick turnaround time for these custom printed boxes, and Kelly was able to get the mock-up, quote, and boxes shipped to us a day early. Very impressed!
Hive Custom Boxes is a great company. They go out of their way, they’re friendly, they’re quick, and they make a quality product. They are everything a business could ask for and more.
The Hive Custom Boxes team is beyond recognition! They make boxes at competitive prices, and Hive knows how to burst boxes! I got my boxes delivered right on time! I’d for sure recommend them!
Working with Hive Custom Boxes has been beyond exceptional! We’ve had nothing but exceptional, competitive pricing from Hive; attentive Hive customer service; and far exceeding the standard of work in the custom packaging industry. Hive Custom Boxes is our new “go to” custom packaging company!
I only have good things to say about Hive Custom Boxes! Customer service really knows how to burst boxes! Alexis took care of everything for me and really deserves a shout out! I will definitely be recommending them! I am really looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.
Hive Custom Boxes made the whole experience easy. The website is simple to navigate, and the pricing is hard to beat. Great quality for the cost — I’ll definitely be back!
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us through live chat, one of our online forms, or give us a call at 1 (800) 725-9660 to speak with a custom box packaging expert now.
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