Quick answer
The Plum Print storage fee is an optional service that gives your submitted artwork and photos a designated, organized home until you're ready to create your custom book. It applies when you want Plum Print to hold your pieces temporarily rather than moving straight into book creation.
Why storage can make sense for a custom book order
Artwork and photos often arrive before you've decided on a book format, a cover, or a gifting date. Paying a storage fee lets you pause without losing track of the pieces you plan to include. It's especially useful if you're collecting art from multiple rooms, family members, or a school folder over several weeks.
The trade-off is cost and timing: storage adds a small charge and extends your custom book order timeline. If your art is already gathered and you're ready to build, you can skip storage and move directly to creating your book.
When the storage fee does not apply
You don't need the storage fee if you're submitting a complete set of pieces and starting your book right away. Storage is a holding service, not a required step in every order. The fee is separate from other charges such as deposits or shipping kits, so review your order summary to see exactly what you're paying for.
Storage fee questions answered
What does the storage fee cover?
It covers temporary, organized storage of the art and photos you've submitted for your custom book, so they stay together until you're ready to create the keepsake.
When should I choose storage?
Choose it when you've sent in pieces but aren't ready to finalize your book—for example, while you decide on a format or wait for a gifting occasion.
How does storage affect my order timeline?
Storage adds a holding period before book creation begins. Your custom book order timeline will be longer than if you moved straight into production. Factor the holding period into any gift deadline.
Is the storage fee required for every order?
No. It's an optional service. If your pieces are ready and you want to start your book immediately, you can skip it.
How is the storage fee charged?
The Storage Fee is listed as a separate line item in the Plum Print catalog, so you can see it alongside other order costs before you commit.
Product facts
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Storage Fee: The Storage Fee service provides a designated home for the artwork and photos you plan to include in a custom book. If you're still gathering pieces, this keeps everything in one place so nothing gets lost before you start building.
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