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January 12, 2009

Buying in Bulk

As you are looking for ways to cut the cost of operating your business, why not consider buying in bulk? Whether your business is big or small, buying in bulk is a sure way to decrease the cost of an individual item. From paper clips to inkjet cartridges, the opportunities to buy in bulk at a reduced price are abundant on the internet.

So why not jump in head first and buy all the supplies you need for an entire year at once to reduce the price? There are a few things you should consider before you take advantage of bulk purchasing. For one thing, you might not have the money to supply your business for an entire year, so the first step to saving by buying in bulk is to calculate how much you can afford.

Second, not all of your company’s consumables should be bought in bulk.  Consider the size of the item you would like to buy in bulk. Unless you have a warehouse with vast amount of empty shelves, paper towels are probably not a candidate for long term bulk buying.  However, the inkjet cartridges you need to keep those pages printing may fit on a small shelf right under your printer. You should also look at the shelf life of the item you are considering buying in bulk. Obviously, you would never buy all the cream you need to keep your employees buzzing with their coffee.

Third, make sure you investigate the guarantee on the product you purchase in bulk. If the guarantee on the item you buy only covers the product for 30 days from the purchase date, don’t consider buying more than a 30 day supply.

Last, look at the reliability of your supplier.  The number of years that the company has been in business is a good indicator of its reliability. Also, your personal experience with the product and customer service should be considered when determining a supplier’s reliability. If your experience with a supplier is limited, you may want to check out any customer testimonials or ratings.

OfficeSupplyOutfitters has been in the business of ink for 30 years. With their stellar customer service, competitive pricing and Triple Protection Guarantee, OfficeSupplyOutfitters is a prime candidate for your inkjet and laser toner cartridges. Price Buster Packs allow you to take advantage of bulk buying on a large or small scale. OfficeSupplyOutfitters also offers further discounts with their Online Instant Rebates. With a one year guarantee that your purchase will be free from defects, you can be confident in your purchase of inkjet cartridges or laser toner cartridges from OfficeSupplyOutfitters.


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