The price of a deal toy varies widely from $80 to $300 at GDN, but companies look to spend about $100 on average, Russo said. The average order size is around 20 pieces. This can grow to 50 to 60 for bigger deals.Mar 5, 2013
Why are deal toys called tombstones?
The name for these objects came from tombstone paper advertisements that Wall Street executives ran in order to announce deals. That is, until the federal government intervened. Things changed when designers learned to embed clear, printed sheets of acetate in Lucite.
What are tombstones in banking?
A tombstone is a written advertisement of a public offering placed by investment bankers who are underwriting the issue. It gives basic details about the issue and lists each of the underwriting groups involved in the deal.
What is a deal gift?
A deal toy (also deal gift, lucite tombstone or financial tombstone) is a customized memento or gift that is intended to mark and commemorate the closing of a business deal in finance or investment banking.