Selling the unused toner cartridges is a very smart choice, as it not only prevents wastage but also reduces environmental pollution by lessening the amount of non-biodegradable waste being accumulated. They also help the sellers earn money by selling their unused products.
Before deciding on whether or not to sell the unused toner cartridges, few things, such as whether or not they are insufficiently good quality to be reused, the approximate value, as well as the desirability of the brand should be kept in mind.
Which Toners are more desirable to be resold?
Not every toner has the same desirability for reselling. You can sell your unused toner cartridges made by well-established manufacturers who produce products of good quality are much more in demand in the market.
To determine the desirability of the unused toner to be sold, the following points should be kept in mind:
If the toner is an Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM cartridge: certain companies produce ink cartridges along with the printers. OEM cartridges are those cartridges which are produced by the manufacturers of the printer itself. They are usually packaged along with the printers, and usually, these are the higher quality cartridges and they can easily fit into the same brand printers.
Third-party cartridges: these are the cartridges manufactured by third-party manufacturers. They are not designed specifically for any brand, but they are compatible with a large number of printers.
Recycled cartridges: recycled cartridges are the old cartridges which have been recycled and refilled with ink and then sold after repackaging. They can be of both OEM and third-party type cartridges. Even if you have the short budget then you can also refill your cartridges from some computerized refilling counters.
How would you get the best resale value for your Toner Cartridges?
Usually, during reselling, a cartridge that is in sealed packaging obtains a higher resale price comparable to a box that has been opened or in bad condition.
Any damage or disfigurement to the box or packaging decreases the resale value of the packaging depending on the extent and severity of damages. Damages can extend from a simple hole or dent to large-scale packaging damage, which reduces the price severely. Moreover, toner cartridges do not come with any warranty, but if you find any issue with a new cartridge then you can replace the same within seven days after delivery.
Overall, a cartridge in the original manufacturer box, in good condition, is usually more desirable for being resold. So it is suggested to do not tamper the packaging of your unused cartridges and sell them with their original boxes.
Checking the Expiry Date of the Cartridges
Like any other chemical, the ink in cartridges also is made of a fixed composition which has a specific lifespan, after which its quality deteriorates, and it fails to provide optimum performance. So, you need to check the expiry date of the cartridges before selling.
Similarly, the toner powder filled in the toner cartridges are also made of specific composition, which comes with a specific shelf life. toner cartridges which have passed their expiration date or have their expiration date coming up soon, do not command a high valuation and might not be suitable for a resale as their viability is in question.
On the other hand, unused toner cartridges which have a long period left till its expiration date, fetch a high valuation and are more suitable for being resold. A number of online websites provide the opportunity to both buyers and sellers of toner cartridges to obtain their desired product. However, before selling, a thorough check needs to be made on the quality and the remaining shelf life of the cartridge to ensure correct valuation.