@pineapple@sopuli.xyz to Asklemmy • 2 years agoWe all know printer ink cartridges are a scam ? But why isn't any action being taken against the companies? If any action has been taken, then why is printer ink still so expensive?message-square15fedilinkarrow-up124arrow-down10
arrow-up124arrow-down1message-squareWe all know printer ink cartridges are a scam ? But why isn't any action being taken against the companies? If any action has been taken, then why is printer ink still so expensive?@pineapple@sopuli.xyz to Asklemmy • 2 years agomessage-square15fedilink
minus-square10_0link8•2 years agoBecause they sell the printer a loss, and rely on ink cartridge sales to turn a profit, like how amazon sells kindles at a loss and make their profits though the built in kindle store over time.
minus-square@pineapple@sopuli.xyzOPlinkfedilink2•2 years agoSure. I understand that. Bu the companies should be a bit more considerate and reduce the price. 50 dollars is like way too much.
minus-square10_0link2•2 years ago50 dollars for a full pack, just buy a different printer with cheaper ink
Because they sell the printer a loss, and rely on ink cartridge sales to turn a profit, like how amazon sells kindles at a loss and make their profits though the built in kindle store over time.
Sure. I understand that. Bu the companies should be a bit more considerate and reduce the price. 50 dollars is like way too much.
50 dollars for a full pack, just buy a different printer with cheaper ink