Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a inkjet cartridge?
2. Why do the empty cartridges have a recycling value?
3. Do all of the cartridges have the same value?
4. What cartridges can I sell to you?
5. How much do you pay for cartridges?
6. For how long are your prices good?
7. Do you buy previously refilled inkjets?
8. Who pays for shipping when I sell cartridges to Cash For Cartridges?
9. What if cartridges are damaged during shipping?
10. Do you buy or recycle laser/ toner cartridges?
1. What is a printer, fax or toner cartridge?
A printer cartridge is the device that supplies a computer printer or fax machine with its ink or toner supply. Cartridges are divided into two separate types. Inkjet Cartridges contain liquid ink and are used in computer printers and fax machines. They are small cube-like devices that have to be changed when they run out of liquid ink. The other type of cartridge is the Laser Toner Cartridge. It is much larger and heavier than an inkjet cartridge, and it contains black and/or colored powder, known as toner. We only buy inkjet cartridges.
2. Why do the empty cartridges have a recycling value?
Computer printer manufacturers used the "Gillette Theory" of marketing, which is, "give the razor away for free and charge handsomely for the frequently used razor blades." In other words, sell the consumer the computer printer for $99.00 or less, and charge them up to $40.00 for the replacement ink cartridge.
It did not take long for entrepreneurs to come up with the idea of refilling the empty cartridges and selling them back to the consumer for 40% to 70% less than the O.E.M. cartridges. Thus the recharger industry was born. There are two basic raw materials in the Recharger Industry (1) ink or toner, and (2) empty inkjet and laser cartridges. The ink can be purchased from ink supply companies, however, the empty cartridges have to be collected from the consumers and business that have the empty cartridges. Unfortunately, hundreds of millions of empty cartridges were being thrown in the trash, destined for our landfills, until cartridge recycling programs were established.
3. Do all of the cartridges have the same value?
No. Cartridges are like a commodity. Some have very high values and some cartridges have no value at all. Value is strictly dependent upon supply, demand and popularity of the cartridge. Empty Inkjet cartridges have recycling values from $0.25 cents to $6.50, while empty Laser Cartridges can range from $0.25 to as much as $20.00 each. The value of the cartridge is predicated upon how popular the cartridge is among consumers. The more popular cartridges are worth more to the remanufacturers because they sell faster. Cartridges that fit older or less popular printers and fax machines, are worth less because the demand for them is less. The value of a cartridge will fluctuate over time, especially as they become more obsolete. We must therefore reserve the right to change cartridge values from time to time as the market dictates.
4. What cartridges can I sell to you?
Empty inkjet printer cartridges are like many other commodities and are subject to current market supply and demand conditions. Consequently, you can view a current list of cartridges we purchase.
5. How much do you pay for cartridges?
Prices are dependent upon current market conditions and can change on a daily basis. Please view our current price list for the most up to date prices.
6. For how long are your prices good?
Constantly changing market conditions sometimes require frequent pricing changes. Cartridge prices are good only for the day on which you received our price list or were given a quoted price.
7. Do you buy previously refilled inkjets?
Occasionally we do buy previously refilled inkjet cartridges. Please call for details at 416-255-8701.
8. Who pays for shipping when I sell cartridges to Cash For Cartridges?
We do. Please call to receive your shipping label: (416) 255-8701
9. What if cartridges are damaged during shipping?
If the cartridges are broken because of the way they were handled by the freight company, Cash For Cartridges will file a freight claim for the damage. If the cartridges are broken due to improper packaging for shipping, the customer is responsible for replacing or reimbursing Cash For Cartridges for the damaged cartridges.
10. Do you buy or recycle laser/ toner cartridges?
No.