I see our name posted here a few times thought I might clear the air a bit.
Our custom patches all start with submitting artwork(step #1)
We then determine the price based on the work needed to complete the design as requested and the ability to resell the patch, as someone has already mentioned on here many of our stock patches started as custom requests.
Stock patches no minimums $2.29ea price breaks at 12,25,50+
Custom patches:
Generally speaking as of 5/1/12;(this is subject to change)
Color changes to existing patches NO minimums $5.00each
Custom 2" patrol patches
Minimum