Why do New Brand Name (OEM) Inkjet Cartridges Cost so much?
OEM’s make very little money or even lose money when they sell their printers. In order for them to keep their high profits, OEM’s keep the wholesale price for inkjet cartridges very high, which means, retailers pay a high price, so you pay a high price. They know that although they made nothing on the sale of the actual printer, the average person can spend from $200 – $1,000 per year on cartridges depending on how they use the printer. The OEM’s make 60% – 80% profit on the sale of their consumables (cartridges, papers, etc.
