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47 Web Inkjet Cartridge Sites Reviewed and Rated
Buying inkjet printer cartridges is a confusing business as there are dozens of web sites all claiming to offer the cheapest and best.
The trouble is that "cheapest" and "best" often don't go together.
At Tech Support Alert we put their claims to the test by buying from 47 Web sites selling cheap compatible inkjet printer cartridges and testing them on our office machines. To test customer service we also returned some of the cartridges we bought.
Many suppliers didn't make the grade but listed below are the best 11.
It's quite possible you may find some sites that offer lower prices than these sites. If price is your only concern then by all means seek out the cheapest. However from our survey I can state that the sites below not only have great prices but good products and a professional level of customer service.
The price of compatible inkjet printer cartridges can vary day to so we suggest you check prices at several of the recommended sites.
Inkjet Printer Cartridges - the Best Sites
So many readers wrote in to tell me about this site I figured I had to heed their call. A full review is currently in preparation but let me give you the skinny: this site offers a winning combination of sharp prices and top service.
In fact BizRate have just awarded them their coveted "Circle of Excellence Platinum Award." Only 41 of BizRate's thousands of vendors have achieved this rating. This is a pretty impressive for a discount operation and a big comfort for potential buyers in an industry characterized by many fly-by-night operations.
Shipping is $3.95 but free if you spend $50 or more. But the prices are so sharp you'll find that you are still mostly better off here than with sites that offer free shipping but higher prices. However if you are spending $20 or less, maybe you should go with free shippers like PrintPal. (Our test set of cartridges cost $35.05) Full review to follow.
CarrotInk.com
The best web site, low prices, a generous returns policy plus good quality products make this one worth checking out. ($37.30) Full review
123inkjets.com *
Offer inkjet printer cartridges at the lowest regular shipping cost plus some good day-to-day specials. ($37.60) Full review
00inkjets.com
Low prices and low shipping costs but a somewhat restricted range. If they stock what you want, they may well be your cheapest option. ($37.60) Full review
Inksell.com
They make their own inks and the quality of their inkjet printer cartridges is very good. We had problems when returning our goods but all ended well. ($37.70) Full review
1-inkjet.com * I used to like this site a lot but following recent complaints I am no longer recommending them.
Inkjet Printer Cartridges - Good sites
Atlas.com
The site is not all that user friendly but the prices are low and they have the best inkjet FAQ in the business. ($39.50) Full review
Myinks.com
Havegood prices, a good range but a clumsy returns procedure. ($40.79) Full review
All-ink.com *
All inkjet printer cartridges get a 110% money back guarantee Add to that free shipping over $40 and you have a site worth considering. ($42.80) Full review
Mrinkman.com* Buying inkjet printer cartridges from the clunky website isn't easy but the prices are low & the service is great ($43.30) Full review
Inkjet Printer Cartridges - Good but not cheap sites
www.global-inkjet.com
Amongst the dearest in this series of reviews though they were still way cheaper than OEM cartridges. ($58.96) Full review
www.officedepot.com *
The brilliant site plus next day delivery may swing it for those folks who prefer the comfort of dealing with a large company. ($57.88) Full review
http://www.inkredibleinkz.com/index.asp
Very good prices, fast shipping, free shipping over $25.00 and a free black cartrige to boot.
Support this site: If you buy from any of the sites listed above that are flagged with an * then this site will receive a small contribution from the vendor as a result of your purchase. This doesn't add to your cost but it helps with the running expenses of our site. If you don't feel comfortable with this then buy from a site without an * or alternatively go directly to the vendor's site.
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I purchased some G&G cartridges some time back and we didn't like them that much, purchased some "Premium Imaging Products" cartridges from ConcordSupplies.com and they are better quality and cheap for my printer.
Well i know a website that provide good quality inkjet cartridges and also they are eco-friendly inkjet cartridges as they are made from recycled inkjet cartridges. These cartridges play their part to save the environment and avoiding the electronic waste or dumping.
www.InkPlusToner.com offers Free shipping and the prices are low.
Poster # 5 must own the Print Pal site. They are the MOST EXPENSIVE SITE on this board.
What about Inkredible Inkz - is that any good? I used Inkpool before and it worked for me, but I can't find it anymore!
www.atlanticinkjet.com has been around forever, please look into adding it to the list.
I know why printpal.com is not listed at all. Occasionally, their cartridges do not work, and then the so-called customer service people:
1. Tell you "tough luck" if you are beyond their 6-month warranty, even if only a little and even if it is because you were away on vacation for most of the time beyond the warranty period. In other words, their is no customer service after 6 months. Moreover, their is not even customer courtesy--see below.
2. Tell you that you cannot talk to a supervisor or the company President because "they will not speak to you. That is my job."
3. Tell you to feel free to find another cartridge supplier if you are not happy!! So,,,,,,,,,,,,that's what I did.....Avoid the hassle. Just use another company.
Why haven't you posted a review of your top site?
I can't believe printpal.com isn't #1 on this list. They're much cheaper than anything else on here. Their products and service are awesome.
00inkjets.com * ...this website doesn't seem to work.
I got a security warning from Trend Micro on the website for 00inkjets.com. Dangerous?
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