Why the custom sample so expensive?

The sample cost is high due to the set up cost of printing and molding. In order to provide the high quality sample which can be same as mass production, the procedure of the custom sample will be almost the same as bulk, we'll need to printing with the offset printing machine, it's very big machine and the set up cost of the printing machine is very high. Please contact me,  i will find the photo of our printing machine as attached for your reference. 
If you want to lower the sample cost, we can also offer the digital samples for your approval. But the color might be a little difference in mass production because the printing method is different. The sample cost for digital sample is USD..., is it workable for you?