Hardware Sources for Consignment Businesses
There are 3 good reasons to buy hardware from a software provider: 1) To be sure to get the correct hardware, 2) convenience and 3) support.
There are 2 compelling reason not to buy hardware from one software vendor: excessive markups and add-on service fees! Here's an example:
The Zebra 2824 printer costs $200. The vendor's 'displayed price' is $399, but add $14 for the cable and $21 for shipping (tacked on at the end of the order) for a total of $435.
Moreover, the vendor will assist without charge for only 30 days. If you need help after 30 days, no matter what the reason, it's $75 per incident.
Warranties and guarantees are the same whether hardware is purchased from the vendor or not, and shipping time could take longer with an unnecessary middle man added to the mix.
Buy hardware from a reputable software vendor. You'll get fair pricing, hardware that is known to be compatible with the software, and assistance from providers who are knowledgeable and keenly interested in having their software work properly.
"At some point 'trying to save as much as possible' becomes counter productive. Don't expect a company that didn't sell you a product to spend time and resources assisting you with that product."
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