I like to try and keep up on the news and daily events as much as possible. Yesterday, while I was driving home in my car, I heard a story about a lady who tried to use a counterfeit bill at a bank. Being that I work for a company that sells counterfeit bill detectors, I turned up the radio. At firs I thought, “Oh great, another person trying to cash in a fake $50 or $100.” I wasn’t even close.

This morning I hopped online and found an article written by Nick Carbone over at Time about the situation. Apparently this lady was trying to use a fake 10,000 at a bank. As you might imagine, the bank workers got very suspicious.

The article, written by Nick Carbone, goes on to say:

Michael Gallagher, risk management director at Enterprise Bank, said the bill hasn’t been printed since 1934 and he believes there’s only 300 in circulation, so they were fairly sure they weren’t seeing a piece of history come into their bank earlier this week but a crime. The bill was sent along to the Federal Reserve for examination, and the woman was sent out of the bank 10,000 fake dollars poorer.

I found conflicting reports about the $10,000 bill. Many sources say it was printed from 1928 to 1946. Either way, it’s been out of print for a while.

You can read the entire Time article here.

I don’t know why I got such a kick out of reading that article. It amazes me some of the dumb stuff some people try to pull. Did this lady really think she was going to get away with trying to pass off a $10,000 bill, at a bank of all places?

So here’s a piece of trivia. Who’s face is on the 10,000 bill? It’s Salmon P. Chase. Wikipedia has this to say about Salmon P. Chase:

Salmon Portland Chase (January 13, 1808 – May 7, 1873) was an American politician and jurist who served as U.S. Senator from Ohio and the 23rd Governor of Ohio; as U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Abraham Lincoln; and as Chief Justice of the United States.

It also ends up that Salmon P. Chase is the guy that helped get “In God We Trust” put on U.S. money.

I have to admit that our bill counters may not be built to verify a 10,000 bill. Chances are very slim that you’ll every have to worry about it.

Now you know a little more about $10,000 and Salmon P. Chase. As I mentioned earlier, we sell counterfeit bill detectors here at ABC Office. If you have time, you should stop by and check them out. You can find our counterfeit bill detectors here.

I have had several customers ask me how they can get a better deal on the office equipment we sell. I can completely understand this as I’m an avid online shopper myself. I started off as an eBay junkie over 10 years ago. I understand the desire to get a good deal. Here are a few tips and ideas on how you can save money at ABC Office.

To begin with, we try very hard to save you money right off the bat. One lesser-known way to save money is by asking for a quantity discount. If you are ordering multiple quantities of the same product, we can often give you a pretty nice discount. This is especially beneficial for schools, government and military. Quantity discounts equal serious cash savings. You can request a quantity discount by calling us at 1-800-658-8788 or by filling out this form.

We try to get our prices as low as possible so you don’t have to hassle around with trying to find the best price. If for any reason you find one of our products for less elsewhere, we offer a low-price guarantee. This means we are often able to either match or beat a competitor’s price. To take advantage of this, call us at 1-800-658-8788 or fill out this form.

You can also get in on some great deals, savings and coupon codes by signing up for our promotional e-mail. This e-mail goes out on a bi-weekly basis and is full of deals on paper folders, paper shredders, cutters, laminators, binding machines and much more. You can see an example of this e-mail here.  You can sign up for our bi-weekly specials e-mail here.

Hopefully some of these tips will help you get in on some great deals.  Have a great day and happy shopping!

I just wanted to fill you all in on a great deal we are offering on our Compack 5800 shrink wrap machine. For a limited time, we are offering free shipping. Keep in mind that this machine is heavy and ships via truck (crated). All said and done, this is a great deal.

We are offering free shipping on the Compack 5800 shrink wrap machine until October 15th, so you have about a month till this deal expires.

For those of you unfamiliar with the Compack 5800, it continues to be one of our best-selling shrink wrap systems. It can be used to package CDs, DVDs, Boxes, soap, paper and much more. The tunnel area is large (18″ W x 22″ L x 10″ H) and it is extremely easy to use.

It has a built-in heat tunnel. Simply put your product in the plastic shrink wrap, pull the arm down to cut the film and the machine does the rest. If you package items on a daily basis, this is a great machine to have on hand.

You can read more about the Compack 5800 by reading our official review found here.

You can find the Compack 5800 shrink wrap machine here. Take advantage of this deal while you can. Call us at 1-800-658-8788 with any questions.

In case you haven’t heard, Fellowes (the makers of those shredders everyone loves) is experiencing a headache of epic proportions. Fellowes has confirmed that its Chinese joint venture partner has blocked all shipments at its facility in Changzhou, China.

As a result, many Fellowes paper shredders are no longer in stock and are on indefinite backorder. The shipment stoppage began in August and should begin to affect U.S. markets in September. Fellowes  is in the process of working with with the Chinese government and party officials (with the help of the US government). Current efforts by Fellowes have been unable to lift the blockage.

While this spells bad news for many of you who use and enjoy Fellowes paper shredders, it doesn’t mean you’re stuck without an alternative. HSM, a leading manufacturer of high-quality office shredders, has produced a list of Fellowes “equivalent” models.

From my own experience with HSM, I can safely say that you will be as happy (if not happier) with an HSM shredder as you will be with a Fellowes shredder. You can find our entire line of HSM paper shredders here.

We have created a convenient list of Fellowes paper shredders and their HSM shredder equivalents. You can find this list by clicking here.

Again, you can find our entire line of HSM paper shredders here. If you have any questions or concerns about Fellowes paper shredders, feel free to call one of our paper shredder experts at 1-800-658-8788. You can find our entire line of paper shredders here.

We are proud to announce that we have just added two new models of Dakota Wave wooden bariatric chairs from Wooden Mallet. Both of these new models feature a wide variety of fabric patterns and wood stains. Here is what makes these chairs so special.

To begin with, these chairs are designed to hold up to 800 pounds. This is made possible thanks to a durable one-inch thick wooden oak frame that has been reinforced on the back and bottom. The padding on the chair, found on the seat and back, is designed to also provide added support and comfort.

Wooden mallet doesn’t hold back on their furniture, and this includes their line of bariatric chairs. Wooden mallet furniture is known for holding up for years and is specifically designed to be used on a daily basis.

These chairs have been widened for extra comfort and are designed for use in lobbies, waiting rooms, conference halls, churches, schools and more. These chairs are comfortable for use by children, teenagers and adults and can be placed next to a wall, can be lined up in rows or can be used in the middle of the room.

New Wooden Bariatric Chairs

1. Dakota Wave DWBA1-1 Sled Base Bariatric Chair
2. Dakota Wave DWBA3-1 Standard Leg Bariatric Chair

We are excited about this new addition. We will continue to add more furniture to our site as we continue in our effort to provide you with durable, high quality office furniture. You can find our entire selection of comfortable office seating here.

Finding an affordable book binding machine can be tough, especially in a down economy and on a limited budget. If you’re willing to wait, we can save you a lot of money on a new line of binding machines that are packed with features for a fraction the cost. This new line is called Intelli-Bind.

Intelli-Bind binding machines are made by Intelli-Zone. Intelli-Zone is known for making a wide variety of office products such as shredders, laminators, folding machines and binding machines. So what types of Intelli-Bind book binding machines are available?

We are expecting a huge shipment of Intelli-Bind binding machines from Intelli-Zone around the end of September. If you are willing to wait this period of time, you will save a lot of money on your binding machine purchase.

I am impressed by the great selection of binding machines that include selectable punching dies. Selectable dies are usually only available in mid to high-price machines. Most Intelli-Bind binding machines include this feature.

We are currently offering pre-order pricing, giving you the opportunity to lock in the price and availability of one of these machines. We have already sold several of these machines and supplies are limited.

These are the lines of Intelli-Bind binding machines currently available:

• Intelli-Bind Comb Binding Machines (found here) – Starting at just $45 for entry-level machines, these comb binding machines are affordable for even the casual book binding enthusiast.
• Intelli-Bind Wire Binding Machines (found here) – These machines start at just $198. Machines with selectable punching pins start at just $220.
• Intelli-Bind Coil Binding Machines (found here) – Even the least expensive model ($124) includes an electric coil inserter. This used to be unheard of and is a great price for a lot of machine.

Pre-order sales can be made online via our secure shopping cart or by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-658-8788. There has never been a better time to get a book-binding machine than with Intelli-Bind.

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We have heard your requests and are proud to announce that ABC Office now has the ability to service its customers in Spanish. We now have a wide selection of Service Department and Customers Service Representatives who are able to offer Spanish-speaking customers support via telephone or e-mail.

We have also implemented the ability on our site for Spanish-speaking customers to translate pages from English to Spanish on the fly.

You can view an example of this Spanish translation service here:

• Laminators: (Spanish Translation)
• Binding Machines: (Spanish Translation)
• Paper Cutters: (Spanish Translation)
• Paper Shredders: (Spanish Translation)
• Bill Counters (Spanish Translation)

We are very excited about this new service and are now better able to help our Spanish-speaking customers in the United States, Latin America and throughout the world. Spanish language calls can be made by calling 1-800-658-8788 or by e-mailing info@abcoffice.com. Have a great day!

We just set up an official Facebook page for ABC Office today. We are pretty excited to have this available to our customers. We will try to post promotional codes, tips and ideas on a regular basis. Feel free to stop by and check out the new page when you have a chance. You can find our Facebook page here. Enjoy!

The popular Shinwoo SB1000 bill discriminator has been discontinued and replaced by the PLUS Banking Systems P-624 from Klopp. This is pretty important news if you are in the market for a bill discriminator.

Bill discriminators are far less common than a standard bill counter. This is because they not only count bills, but they can distinguish the difference between different denominations. Most bill counters cannot do this. The new PLUS Banking Systems P-624 can count bills and give you the quantity and monetary value of everything counted.

Not only does the PLUS Banking Systems P-624 count bills, but it also has counterfeit detection built in. If the P-624 detects a counterfeit bill, it will quickly let you know. This is a great feature to have as counterfeit money is a problem plaguing many cities throughout the United States. The software on the P-624 can be updated to accommodate future currency changes.

Both the Shinwoo SB1000 and the P-624 are very similar in the way they operate. Time permitting, you should stop by our site and take a look at this new machine. You can find the PLUS Banking Systems P-624 here.

We have been selling shrink-wrap machines, vacuum sealers and other packaging products made by Minipack for years now. Minipack’s products have proven time after time to be reliable, useful and easy to use. We (ABC Office) are proud to announce that we have been awarded the “Focus on the Future Award” by Minipack in their graphic division. This award was given to us for our consistent sales and dedication.

Minipack is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of shrink-wrap machines, vacuum sealers and other packaging equipment. We have found Minipack products to be reliable and made from high-quality components. Minipack has been around since 1976 and is headquartered in Italy.

One of our most popular Minipack lines is the Galaxy and Galileo, which are all-in-one shrink-wrap machines. They cut the film and shrink it at the same time. Our customers, especially small businesses, love these machines for packaging and selling their products. Our Minipack vacuum sealers are also growing in popularity, such as the MVS 31 and 45, for packaging food for resale.

We are proud of our partnership with Minipack and look forward to many more successful years selling their line of products. You can see our entire selection of Minipack packaging products here.