Get Started

Getting started is a simple three step process:

1. Confidentiality Agreement.

You can download the form, or have the form sent by mail. Downloaded forms are not countersigned by Excel, but we'll sign and return the original to you upon receipt of your materials.

2. Fee.

All fees are payable in United States dollars. Please don't send cash. We accept bank checks, money orders, personal checks, and wire transfers. We do not accept credit cards.

USA - $145 + $15 shipping & handling

Canada & Mexico - $165 + $35 shipping & handling.

Everywhere else - $200 + $45 shipping & handling

Standard shipping & handling charges above are for packages under 5 pounds, domestic return via UPS Ground Service, international via air parcel.  Additional services such as next day return, insurance, international package tracking are available at additional charges. Please e-mail your inquiry for an estimate, or include pre-paid return labels. Materials sent without shipping & handling fees will not be returned.

3. Submit your materials.

We prefer to have a prototype of your item for review, but can work from almost any materials. For more information, click Materials For Review or see our FAQ.