Where to Buy Printer Ink
by Jeff Lakie
When it's time to buy printer ink, some people naturally
head back to their neighborhood office supply store while
others log onto their favorite online ink supply source.
Before you make your next printer ink purchase, consider the
costs of your decision.
Purchasing ink at your neighborhood office supply store
could be the most expensive way of getting ink for your
printer. You may well be paying a higher price for your ink
than is necessary. Often, the neighborhood store has little
competition and their prices can be increased because of the
high demand. Stores often have overhead that online
companies don't have - sales people, buildings, etc. The
consumer will pay those expenses.
So does that mean that you should never shop your local
office supply company for printer ink? Actually, buying ink
from your local store may be the safest way to purchase
printer ink. Many of the online ink sources are selling ink
that is not approved for your printer. You may very well
void your warranty if you use ink that isn't brand specific.
Even if you don't have a warranty, some say that off brand
printer ink may very well damage your print head. You may
significantly shorten the life of your printer. If you weigh
that against the potential to save a few dollars on a
printer ink cartridge, you'll see that the long-term cost is
probably too high.
Added to that is the reliability factor. If you're buying
printer ink from an online source and you have a problem
with the ink cartridge, you may have little or no recourse.
Your local store is likely going to stand behind their
products.
This also doesn't mean that all online printer ink sources
are bad and not to be trusted. On the contrary, many of the
online suppliers offer quality products at greatly reduced
rates. You can often find printer ink that's specifically
for your printer and pay less than you'd expect.
The best way to find great deals on printer ink is to shop
around. Check out the prices at your local stores and
compare them to the online prices you find. If you're
considering off-brands, consider the potential cost of
damaging your print head. You may decide it's not worth it
unless you're using lots of ink and you're making
significant savings on each cartridge.
Jeff Lakie is the founder of
www.cheap-toner.info and
www.cheap-laser-toner.info websites providing
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