Should You Buy Labeling Printers and Supplies in Bulk?

There are several positive and negatives to buying equipment and supplies in volume. Here are several considerations to keep in mind when deciding whether to buy in bulk or not.

PRO #1

You can save a significant amount of money by buying labeling products in bulk. This is much like buying almost anything else in bulk. Buying a labeling supplies in bulk is often worthwhile.

CON #1:

If you buy a certain model of printer in bulk in order to save money and you continue to have a sufficient supply of printers as time goes on, you will likely not want to change or update printers for a few years. When newer models are created, sometimes with newer or improved features, you could miss out.

PRO #2

Time is a valuable resource. By having a bulk quantity of printers or supplies on hand, you will have everything you need as soon as it is needed. This will reduce, if not completely eliminate, wait time to access and/or replenish supplies.

CON #2

The important thing to keep in mind is that whatever products you buy in bulk should be bought thoughtfully, especially when it comes to printers. For example, instead of buying one model of printer in bulk all at once, it might be prudent to consider gradually buying a variety of printers as the need arises, in order to make sure that you are responding to the potentially diverse needs of your business.

CON #3

If you do not have a sufficient amount of storage or if storage is too expensive, it may be best to consider not ordering your labeling supplies in bulk quantity.

These are all factors to consider when choosing whether or not to buy your labeling products in bulk. If you’re still unsure, we recommend contacting a trusted labeling specialist. Our team of specialists is always glad to help and answer questions. Call us toll free: 1-800-268-7636.