From a Father, Small Business Owner, and Dreamer
Review for PH Half Price Packaging And a Wonderful Manager, Marcus. As a father, I’ve always known I could get a job—any regular job—but I made a choice most wouldn’t. I don’t believe in babysitters. I believe in raising my daughter with her daddy present every day. So I chose a path I had never walked before: becoming a small business owner. I went through countless challenges learning how to ship products, source basic unmarked boxes, and design a brand from scratch—just so I could put stickers on those boxes and make them feel real. I taught myself eCommerce on the fly, all while playing with my daughter, cooking her meals, and being there for every little moment. This business wasn’t just about profit. It was about presence. It was about purpose. Eventually, I reached a place where I knew that getting printed product boxes could take my business to the next level. But every company I reached out to gave me quotes that were way beyond what I could afford. I did my research—hours of it—and started feeling defeated. Discouraged. Like maybe I wasn’t ready to grow. Then one day, everything changed when I met Marcus William — a Senior Account Manager for PH Half Price Packaging. I sent in an inquiry, waited for the quote, and when it came—I realized again, I just wasn’t quite there yet financially. So I wrote Marcus back. I told him the truth. I shared what I could afford and said I hoped maybe in 6 months to a year, I could come back when I was ready. Most companies would’ve ignored that kind of email. But not Marcus. Instead, he replied: “Hi Howard, Thanks for getting back to us! We’re happy to move forward with the pricing you’ve proposed — while it runs close to our cost, we're more than willing to make it work just to welcome you on board and help bring your vision to life.” That message meant the absolute world to me. Since that moment, Marcus has stood by me. He took my marketing ideas seriously, helped with the box design, and worked with me to bring everything together in a way I never expected. He didn’t just print boxes—he empowered a dream. He respected me as a father, a business owner, and a man trying to build something for his daughter. At one point, during a family emergency of his own, another employee reached out to Marcus for some final details about my design. And even in that difficult moment, Marcus still took the csll from his coworker to make sure my preferences were honored. That kind of dedication—balancing family and customer care with grace—is extremely rare. Marcus William is the kind of person you hope to meet in business: genuine, compassionate, and committed. I’m forever grateful to him and PH Half Price Packaging. Because of Marcus and his Team, my business feels more real than ever—and most importantly, I get to keep doing what matters most: being by my daughter’s side, every single day. Oh, and if you're wondering about shipping? It’s so fast it feels like Marcus himself hand-delivers it with rocket boosters. And don’t stress about damage—the boxes could fly off a cliff, tumble through a canyon, and still arrive looking flawless. That’s how good they safely package customers items! Howard King Founder/CEO Rare Card Emporium