Online Seller ‘Verify Before You Buy’ Checklist

Buying items for your business online? 

How can you be sure you’re not getting scammed? 

Unfortunately, sometimes you don’t know you’ve been fooled until you get a notice from your credit card company or until your product arrives not as advertised, or doesn’t arrive at all.

Keep yourself safe shopping online with these tips:

1. According to the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, search for the online seller on the Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) which rates certain companies and includes a tally of the types of complaints it has received against the company.
2. Look for ratings from individual sellers. If you’re buying on eBay or Etsy, for example, this is likely a person-to-person transaction rather than a business entity. Read through feedback other customers have left and use your best judgment. 
3. Look for authorized sellers by the manufacturer. You may get a better warranty service if you buy from an authorized seller. Contact the manufacturer of the product you’re interested in before buying from another company or website.
4. Let Michigan Computer Supplies do the work for you! MCS’s Everyday Essentials program is a great option if you’re not sure where to start shopping, or aren’t sure who you can trust. We have verified distributors and vendors that we trust, and we can do the buying for you. Even more, if we have to use eBay, we’ll assume the risk and perform tests on any machines or products we buy so you don’t have to. 

How Can MCS Help Your Company?

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal.

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery!

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

How to Trust Online Sellers

Need to buy online but not sure where to start?

Having a hard time figuring out who you can trust? We know the feeling!

How can you be sure you’re getting what you’re paying for?

Make sure you run through this checklist before clicking “check out”:

1. According to the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, search for the online seller on the Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) which rates certain companies and includes a tally of the types of complaints it has received against the company.
2. Look for ratings from individual sellers. If you’re buying on eBay or Etsy, for example, this is likely a person-to-person transaction rather than a business entity. Read through feedback other customers have left and use your best judgment. 
3. Look for authorized sellers by the manufacturer. You may get a better warranty service if you buy from an authorized seller. Contact the manufacturer of the product you’re interested in before buying from another company or website.

For more tips, including how MCS can do the buying for you, visit our website!

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal.

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery!

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

Supply Chain Shortage Causing Problems? MCS Can Help!

Are you having a hard time finding supplies you need to keep your business running?

Do you notice that items you order online are taking longer than usual?

All across the country, businesses are seeing delays due to the supply chain. As a business owner, this can be really frustrating, especially when you rely on regular shipments of office supplies, PPE, and other essentials to keep your business running smoothly!

How Can MCS Help Your Company?

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal.

Read the full list of Everyday Essentials items on our website!

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery!

MCS – The Solution to All Your Business Needs

Helping Southeast Michigan businesses save time and money with their printing needs has been MCS' top priority for more than twenty years. Here is what our customers tell us about their experience:

- Their pricing is as good or better than big box and online stores
- The quality and caliber of service far exceeds that of any name brand supplier
- They are very responsive to our needs, and timely in their responsiveness
- They help us directly or indirectly save time, energy, effort and money
- Their delivery promises are just that - promises - and we can count on them to keep them
- They will even help us to resolve our no print and printing issues
- They guarantee their products and offer free replacement if there is ever a problem

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

MCS’s Everyday Essentials Program

Having a hard time navigating the recent supply chain shortage? 

Can’t find office supplies, office equipment, or PPE that you need to keep your employees and customers happy? We can relate! 

A huge part of our business is buying ink and toner, copy paper, and replacement parts for our regular customers. We’ve also been dealing with supply chain shortages, but luckily with access to some vendors and distributors, we’ve been able to help our customers find hard-to-find products to keep them going. 

How Can MCS Help Your Company? 

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal. 

Read the full list of Everyday Essentials items on our website! 

 Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery! Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

Spending Too Much Money on Printer Parts?

You can avoid spending your entire budget on replacement parts when you hire a company to do regular printer maintenance! Printer parts aren’t cheap, and if you have a smaller machine, they may be completely unavailable. 

Waiting on printer parts may also mean longer than usual downtime for your business, and that could set you back financially as well as being frustrating for you and your employees. 

Are you investing more in replacement parts than you are in print marketing?

Having a reliable printer is essential for any business. The smallest paper jam or streaky ink issue can be a huge headache, and if you’re consistently having issues with your inkjet printer, we know how annoying it can be.

Need help? Read the full article on our website!

Call MCS for All Your Printer Repair Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in at your business in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Save Money on Replacement Printer Parts

Are you tired of spending money each month on costly printer parts?

Are you investing more in replacement parts than you are in print marketing?

Having a reliable printer is essential for any business. The smallest paper jam or streaky ink or toner issue can be a huge headache, and if you’re consistently having issues with your printer, we know how annoying it can be.

Need help? Read the full article on our website!

Find Replacement Printer Parts & Repair in Ann Arbor

Still interested in replacement parts? We can do a $25 printer assessment to determine what your next steps should be.

One of our technicians will diagnose the issue(s) and provide you with an estimated cost of repair. If the cost is not worth the labor rate, we’ll let you know so you don’t waste your money or your time. If we think buying a new printer is the best option for you, we’ll let you know about that too, and we can even make recommendations about how to go forward and what printer to choose.

Grab Attention with Colorful Marketing Materials

Do you print your marketing materials in-house? Do you feel that lately your prints have been looking dull or lifeless?

Have you been printing in black and white to save money?

If you want to give your marketing a boost, consider printing in color to set yourself apart from the competition! To get the most out of your color printing, follow our best practices like choosing the right paper quality and printer settings.

Printing in color has been proven to be effective in marketing, and we can help keep you supplied with the color ink and toner that you need!

Call MCS for All Your Brother Color Printer Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!