I am looking for a company that will make custom trays for chocolates. I know there are lots of manufacturers of such items, but all I have contacted so far (those who bothered to reply) have very high minimums. Is it a fool's search to look for someone who will make 2000-3000 such trays?

The last trays I had custom molded I ordered from FormTight, Inc. in Denver Colorado.  Easy to work with and they did a great job for me.  Phone is 303-922-5563.  I ordered 10K for a better price but if I remember right they would do less just the cost was more.

Thanks for that tip. I have gotten in touch with FormTight, and so far the experience has been encouraging. We haven't yet gotten to the question of cost. Your order of 10K is a little scary, as I wouldn't live long enough to use that many trays. I'll see if the cost of a few thousand is beyond my reach.