Wednesday, September 25, 2013

There are two things people look at when they are searching for their supplies; quality and price. Today we thought of giving our readers some informative tips on buying affordable office furniture. When you have decided that your office requires a specific type of furniture, whether it’s a chair, table or something else, you have two options to buy them; either you buy them online or from the closest store to your location. Buying your office furniture online will always be a better convenience and bring satisfaction in terms of quality and price. Below are reasons why online shopping for furniture is better than going to the stores.

Look for discontinued model discounts/ Clearance sale discounts
Look at websites of big retail stores or of stores based solely on furniture. The big furniture stores bring in new lines of products almost every year and the old unused stock is then removed from the showrooms and put on clearance. These items that are on clearance are usually fifty percent off of the original price and sometimes they can even be up to 75 percent off of the retail price. The clearance sale items can be a good option; they are unused and keep the charm of expensive furniture. By shopping for the items on clearance, you are able to maintain your status as a professional business and save money.  

Auction Sites


Auctions are another great way to search for the furniture your office needs. Large corporations and big firms tend to replace their furniture after a certain amount of time even if the furniture is not damaged or worn out. These firms and corporations also move buildings to relocate to a bigger one and they choose to leave all their perfectly working furniture behind. These companies then sell their used furniture through auctions. They usually have chairs and desks that are either changed yearly or after two years. They do this because they have a contract with their supplier/ employees to offer complete safety and convenience at workplace. You can take advantage of opportunities like these to save money and purchase nice furniture. There’s nothing to be ashamed of by doing this; it’s better than taking out a loan from the bank and being on credit terms with companies and pay interest. There’s no need for the extra burden or the interests. Shop the smart way and save money.

Going to these auction sites gives you the opportunity to directly communicate with the seller and ask him the anything you want about the furniture they are selling. You can fix an appointment to get the items verified by walking in the office / store of the seller.

Tip
If you choose to purchase brand new furniture online, be sure that the products you are ordering are insured. Since you do not have the facility to view and test the products online, insuring them covers the defects or damages occurred while the order is shipped to your address.

When it comes to buying home and office furniture, USA Office Supplies cater buyers with complete range of furniture at affordable prices.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Planning to buy ink cartridges for your home or office printer? You have to be careful when purchasing these products because you cannot compromise the quality of the output. A poor quality ink cartridge can be a real pain in the long run with its under performing ability and has high possibility of harming your printer. There are plenty of online stores offering discount ink cartridges. You can still buy quality products at cheap prices. It wasn’t until a few years ago that products that were purchased at cheap prices also meant that they had cheap quality but times have changed and with the rise of more and more online office supplies stores you can buy a quality item for a low price. Before you proceed with your shopping, there are many factors that need to be considered especially when purchasing online. Below are some of the factors to keep in mind when shopping online:

Stock availability in store

When you are shopping around, make sure to choose an online supplier that has enough products in stock so that you don’t have to wait for days, weeks or even months for the product to be off of backorder. Office supplies websites have categorized their inventory for users to easily choose their product with the brand name and model number. Some stores may also sell other printing related material like papers, staplers, printer cables, etc.

Promotional Discounts

Another important factor in your selection is if the supplier offers any discounts. Select an online store that offers discounts or coupons. You may be eligible to get discounted pricing if you are purchasing the items for of education in a school, government entities, or if you are buying in bulk.  Look for a supplier that regularly offers general discounts on their supplies or offers “buy 2 get 1” deals or other offers.

Standout Features

Analyze which online store is offering out of the box features. Some suppliers give special bulk offers, supply shipment tracking numbers, and confirm the order shipment via email. Check out these or similar kind of standout features while finalizing your future office supplier.

Shipping time

You have to be the most careful when it comes to shipping. The prospective ink cartridge supplier should be fast and efficient with their shipping time and should have proper order tracking system. The goods received should be in acceptable condition and should not have broken seal or other damaged areas. If they are so, the supplier should have a clear return and refund policy. Make sure to check out the privacy policy as well.

Payment method

There are different online stores offering a variety of payment options. The most commons are through Paypal and Major Credit Cards. Others also accept Google Checkout, Gift cards, Money orders, Cash on Delivery, Purchase Orders or Personalized Checks, etc. Whichever payment method is offered by the supplier, make sure that you are comfortable with it and have that facility, and most of all, make sure it’s safe.

Customer Service

To sum up the discussion, the ultimate factor should be the customer service of the online supplier. You can ask them your query through email or call and know how fast and satisfactory they are with their services. The promptness of replies decides their seriousness about business and their care for their customers.

At USA Office Supplies, we have a variety of Ink Cartridges of your favorite brands at great discounts and special offers.