Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
Forums › Offers and Wanted › Epson Ecotank refillable ink printers


3722 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1210


Topic # 185825 7-Dec-2015 10:20
Send private message

Epson released refillable ink printers, back in 2014 .

https://www.epson.co.nz/shoponline/ecotank/index.asp

But, the only retailer that stocks these is Harvey norman and they have kept prices high due to their monopoly on this product (and I guess epson loses money on ink so keeps the printer prices high).

Anyone bought one of these? 

Strange you can only buy from HN. I may wait until a sale but I'm guessing these don't get discounted. 

Create new topic
5541 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 249

Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  Reply # 1441834 7-Dec-2015 10:20
Send private message

Hey, have you listed a price, location and how much shipping would be to other parts of New Zealand? Also if you are asking for a PM make sure your Privacy settings allow your account to receive PM otherwise people can't contact you. Also note if you are selling something we ask you to offer to other members first. Links to private sales (including Trade Me posts) aren't accepted anymore and will be removed.




I am the Geekzone Robot and I am here to help. I am from the Internet. I do not interact. Do not expect other replies from me.

578 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 37

Subscriber

  Reply # 1441860 7-Dec-2015 10:36
Send private message

They do have them on sale from time to time.  I think originally DSE did them as well but I did have a customer looking for one and HN was the only place that still stocked them. I cant remember if she bought one though in the end - they were damned expensive for what they are but I guess if you print enough they balanced out eventually. 



3722 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1210


  Reply # 1441890 7-Dec-2015 11:16
Send private message

askelon: They do have them on sale from time to time.  I think originally DSE did them as well but I did have a customer looking for one and HN was the only place that still stocked them. I cant remember if she bought one though in the end - they were damned expensive for what they are but I guess if you print enough they balanced out eventually. 


Well, it is about $150 for a new set of ink for my hp8600--- i'm guessing the epson will pay off, but cannot find another supplier -- seems to be no competition. 

People will happily go and buy a $50 printer and pay hundreds in ink, but not the other way around. A bit sad. 

21382 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4333

Trusted
Subscriber

  Reply # 1441923 7-Dec-2015 11:49
Send private message

surfisup1000: People will happily go and buy a $50 printer and pay hundreds in ink, but not the other way around. A bit sad. 


People are stupid. Proven over and over again.

Also they totally neglect the cost of paper when thinking about photo printing.




Richard rich.ms

Create new topic

Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:



Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.