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5 Things To Look For When Buying Ink Cartridges Online
At first, many internet customers are a bit wary of purchasing ink cartridges online, especially non-OEM cartridges like remanufactured or compatible cartridges. Indeed, although the cost savings of buying discount ink online can be substantial, what good is a defective or poorly performing ink cartridge?
For that reason, picking a trusted retailer with a good reputation for selling quality ink and a history of positive customer feedback is essential. Today, I'll talk about some of the factors that I look at when deciding whether or not an online printer retailer is trustworthy enough to buy from.
1. Strong positive customer feedback
Does the site have good feedback on services like BizRate? How easy is the site to navigate? Has the site provided an easy way to contact customer support?
2. A history of successful operation
Is the site accredited by the BBBOnline (Better Business Bureau)? BBBOnline is a program that verfies the information of a business and makes sure it is operating within standards in areas like customer support.
3. Return policy and moneyback guarantee
How long does the return policy extend to? What are the conditions of return? Do I pay shipping for a return? Does the moneyback guarantee have any restrictive terms?
4. Must have HackerSafe seal or equivalent displayed on site
When I buy items online, I need to be sure my credit card information will be kept safe. Is the site protected with an SSL security certificate?
5. Competitive pricing
Of course, I love saving money buying ink. I compare prices using services like InkHunt, a ink pricing comparison site.
Examples Of Retailers That Meet The Above Criteria
123Refills
Well established, trusted supplier with tons of great customer feedback.
4Inkjets
Another supplier with lots of positive feedback and excellent customer support.
The above factors are a great starting checklist when choosing a reliable retailer for ink cartridges. There are more I look for to make sure I get a good deal, and I will be sharing those in a later post.