RE: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-08 Thread Reggie Bautista
Gary wrote: Has anyone ever used the cartridge refill kits? Ronn! replied: Yes. (Not on a Lexmark, if that makes any difference.) I've had pretty good results. I do recommend that one carry out the procedure over the sink, however. I've always had trouble with bubbles in the ink. Any

RE: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-08 Thread J. van Baardwijk
At 15:50 08-12-2002 -0600, Reggie Bautista wrote: I've always had trouble with bubbles in the ink. Any advice? Buy a laserprinter? :-) Jeroen Simple solutions van Baardwijk LEGAL NOTICE: By replying to this message, you understand and accept that your replies (both on-list and

Re: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-07 Thread Erik Reuter
On Sat, Dec 07, 2002 at 08:56:19AM -0500, Gary Nunn wrote: I am having a difficult time understanding how Lexmark does business. I have a Lexmark Z22 printer. The replacement high-res color cartridge costs $34.95 to replace. However, for $29.00, I can buy a *NEW* Z22 printer that includes the

RE: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-07 Thread Gary Nunn
1) Has the Lexmark Z22 been available consistently at that price for a number of months, or is this a short-term sale? Yes, this has been a consistent price here locally. Not sure about nationally. 2) If so, did Lexmark decide to take some short term losses to build market share? No clue

Re: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-07 Thread Erik Reuter
I just checked online at Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Depot, Fry's/Outpost, and the cheapest inkjet printer was $49 (an HP with a rebate) Then I went to amazon.com, and they have the Lexmark Z23 used and new for $34.99 with ink cartridges at $33.24. That is some sort of 3rd party re-sale for the

Re: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-07 Thread Ray Ludenia
Gary Nunn wrote: 4) What percentage of people do you think would actually buy a new printer rather than a new ink cartridge, even if it does save $5? Not sure, but I am cheap. Five bucks is five bucks. Just remove the cartridge at the checkout and leave the printer behind! Has anyone ever

RE: understanding Lexmark business strategy

2002-12-07 Thread Ronn! Blankenship
At 09:11 AM 12/7/02 -0500, Gary Nunn wrote: Has anyone ever used the cartridge refill kits? Yes. (Not on a Lexmark, if that makes any difference.) I've had pretty good results. I do recommend that one carry out the procedure over the sink, however. And Not While Wearing A White Suit