For those struggling to stay ahead in the current economy, buying non-perishable items in bulk not only saves time but money. Finding deals on bulk or bundled items was considered a challenge for many. At one time, it seemed only specialty stores that required a membership fee to join had the best buys in things like electronics and food. In these crunch times, merchants are looking to move as many items as quickly as possible – whether it is food, clothing or computer accessories.



As computers are quickly becoming a way of life for many, equal time may be spent using a printer – especially since today’s printers have other features such as scanning, copying and faxing hard copies. Constant use means that the printer ink cartridge will have to be replaced often. If a person were to buy printer ink on a bi-monthly basis, they could spend as much as two hundred dollars a year! For the user that is picky about the printer ink quality, or if the printer is used by others, this amount can double.



When stores advertise printer ink specials like ‘buy one, get one free’ many users may be tempted to stock up on printer ink cartridges. This is good for the person who likes to print a lot of photos or other artwork as they can require that printer ink quality produce vibrant colors and hues. A person who prints a lot of text documents may not require a high print resolution but their printer ink needs may be greater than that of the average user. Or the user that makes their living by using a home computer may benefit from buying one extra printer ink cartridge or two for future use.



Though offers to ‘buy three and get one free’ may seem sensible at that moment, they may not be practical for everyone. There is the chance that a user may find themselves having more than they need and cannot return it for a refund or store credit. The best way is to use these determining factors such as the age of your printer, how often it is really used and the possibility of cutting back on usage. An alternative would be to set printer ink defaults to expel a minimal amount of ink per job (Draft or Economy print setting). The quality would not be optimum, but if a person is trying to watch their money, it is a way to stretch dollars. Users can also ask their office supply or chain discount store about generic or store brands that may be compatible. If buying in bulk is right for you, it’s worth the time to find discounts on your printer ink cartridges.


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This entry was posted on Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 2:19 pm and is filed under Buying Tips.