Avoid Free Copiers

If you are part of a company that uses a copier, you might have been approached by a manufacturer about a free machine. Sounds good, right? As you might expect, however, this is too good to be true. Manufacturers often use this tactic as a way to sell toner, and you could end up wasting a lot of money if you take them up on this deal.

You might be wondering how manufacturers make money by giving you a free copier. The trick is, they give you the copier, in most cases the cheapest one they possibly can, and then they make you sign a contract that you will buy toner from them for the next two to three years. In most cases, the prices are inflated on this toner. Since this is the case, over time, you are essentially paying twice the amount of money you would if you bought the copier outright.

If you are buying a copier in Jacksonville, don’t fall for the free copier scam. Instead, do your research, compare prices and look at the cost of long-term ownership. You will certainly find that it is well worth it to stay away from the “free” copier.