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!

Have you ever considered giving a paper shredder to someone as a gift? It may not be the first gift idea that comes to mind when shopping for your girlfriend or boyfriend, but paper shredders have become a popular gift idea for family members such as siblings or parents.

Other than cutting down on ID theft, here are a few other reasons your family member may want a paper shredder:

1. Your little brother can use a shredder to take out his frustrations on pictures of ants rather than frying them with a magnifying glass.
2. Your sister can shred pictures of her ex boyfriends after the “big breakup.” Very therapeutic from what I hear.
3. Your mother or father can use the shredder for making pasta. Seriously, people have done it. Read more here.
4. You can use it to strip cut paper as bedding for your pet hamster.

Although we do sell a lot of higher-end paper shredders designed for corporate or business use, we do have several models that are perfect for use at home. These shredders are compact, many no taller than a wastebasket, and can easily fit in a closet or next to a desk. Best of all, many of these home shredders are under $100.

You can find a list of our best paper shredder deals here. You can learn more about paper shredders by reading our paper shredder FAQ found here.