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As I’m printing out pictures for my latest craft project, the printer stops. I notice the pop up on the screen that says my printer toner has run out. Having never changed my toner or ink cartridges, I stand puzzled. I pull out my printer manual and read through the directions on how to safely remove my printer toner cartridge without doing damage to the printer or myself. It sounds easy enough. Once I take the cartridge out, I am then calculating how long it will take me to finish this project now that I have to find a place that carries the toner for my printer. I write down my model and identification number and I’m on my way to Office Max.

Upon entering the store, I realize I don’t have much money on me and get rather disappointed at the thought of leaving the store empty handed. I walk up to a customer service representative hoping they can give me an idea of where my printer toner cartridge may be, if they even have it in stock. The reply is yes and I go strolling through the aisle to see a whole shelf of brand I am looking for. As I am reading through the model numbers I take a look at the price underneath each toner box. I am astounded to see that mine is going to cost me over 90 dollars!

I bring my selection up to the counter and spend way more than I had anticipated on my visit. The salesclerk mentions there may be a cheaper alternative online. As I get home, I begin my search for a cheaper solution for next time. If I would have shopped online I could have saved over 30 dollars on a refurbished and refilled cartridge instead of buying a new one from the manufacturer. Next time, I’ll be sure to do my internet shopping instead of wasting the time and money at a store that doesn’t even sell recycled replacements.