Why are COPIERS ARE MUCH LIKE CARS?
They all do the same things……….
Whilst all cars are designed to get you from A – B and all Copiers Copy, there are several other aspects that differ.
For example, before you purchase a car, you would be wise to consider some other factors that have a bearing on the overall costs over its life. Things that can easily be overlooked are, who will service the car, how much does it cost to run and of course, the quality and reputation of the Manufacturer. All of these factors need to be considered and will have an overall effect on your investment.
Copiers are the same, they DO require regular servicing, they vary immensely in the running costs and there are quite a few manufacturers and varying quality.
A program on the ABC (The Checkout) identified that some inkjet printer ink works out to be
$3,000 a litre.
Whilst most Copier Dealers offer Service Agreements on the Copiers, it is important to be aware of any Exclusions in the Service Agreement and also the Quality of the Copier.
Surprisingly, Copiers of the same specifications but made by different manufacturers can vary in weight by as much as 30%. The difference in weight can be the difference in the materials used in manufacture. Whilst this hardly ever comes into the discussion, it can mean that the lighter weight Copier, may have a Plastic Chassis, Plastic Gears and other parts.
What this means is that the lighter Copier may be of inferior quality and prone to a lesser overall life than a good quality Copier. Whilst repairs are generally covered under the Service Agreement (Optional), you need to consider your Downtime and loss of productivity and inconvenience whilst the Copier is being repaired. Another factor is what will the life of the Copier be?
You are making a significant investment in your Business, let it be a wise one.
Amongst the different Brands, it is wise to consider the Options available with your Copier. You are making an investment between 3 -5 years, so it is important to consider what if any options you require and plan for the future. Things like Faxes, Finishing Options, such as Stapling, Punching and Booklet Finishing and of course the number of Paper Trays available.
When you are looking for a Copier, it is important to remember that if someone has the exact one you want in stock, it may not be a good thing for you.
It may be, that your potential purchase has been sitting on the shop floor for many months and hence in reality, it’s not really a new Copier is it?
At BIZCOM, we order to your exact requirements. Whilst it only takes between 5 and 7 days to arrive, where the need arises we will loan you a Copier free of charge until your new Copier arrives.
The same applies should your Copier be out of operation for any length of time, we provide you a loan Copier at no extra cost to you.
All of this does come at a Price, but it’s important to remember that Quality does come at a Price.
So, if you mention CHEAP, are you asking for a Cheaper Price, Cheaper Product, Cheaper Quality or Cheap Service?
Something to ponder:
YOU CAN and WILL ONLY EVER GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR…….