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TECHNICS SL-Q300 TURNTABLE W/ COVER, CARTRIDGE FINE NEEDS NEEDLE | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $25.00 | 6h 4m |
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Sumiko Evo III Cartridge - Untipped! | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $1.25 | 6h 5m |
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Shure Cartridge and Stylus - Hi Track M91E | ![]() |
10 Bids | US $27.99 | 12h 7m |
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Shure Turntable Cartridge with Stylus - Model ME930ED-11 | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $10.00 | 12h 18m |
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Empire Turntable Cartridge (Model 999 PE/X) with Stylus | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $10.00 | 12h 29m |
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Stanton Turntable Cartridge (Model 500MKII) with Stylus | ![]() |
6 Bids | US $28.89 | 12h 45m |
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audio-technica AT-OC9/III Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge Brand New For Sale | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $565.99 | 15h 56m |
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audio-technica AT150MLX Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge Brand New for Sale | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $315.99 | 15h 58m |
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Thorens TD115 turntable w/Ortofon phono cartridge test review "Audio" 12/82 | ![]() |
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US $3.99 | 16h 39m |
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TWO CERAMIC EV CARTRIDGES FOR MANY TURNTABLES GARRARD | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 11h 13m |
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SHURE 25 Cartridge With Stylus, M25C | ![]() |
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US $55.99 | 17h 1m |
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STANTON 680HP PROFESSIONAL DJ CLUB CARTRIDGES- FACTORY MATCHED PAIR! NON NICER!! | ![]() |
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US $225.00 | 20h 23m |
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SHURE 35X, Stylus and Cartridge | ![]() |
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US $74.99 | 1d 13h 33m |
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Technics Turntable SL1200M3D with Stanton M44-7 cartridge and case | ![]() |
15 Bids | US $255.00 | 1d 17h 49m |
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BRAND NEW! 2 Pack Numark GTRS Stylus Needles for GrooveTool Cartridge 901-D7 | ![]() |
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US $15.95 | 1d 19h 4m |
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NEW - STANTON GROOVEMASTER.V3 MP4 - TWIN DJ CARTRIDGE SET - SEALED, FLIGHT CASE | ![]() |
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US $168.99 | 18d 20h 48m |
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Used Ortofon Concorde Pro Dj stylus needle cartridge turntable serato scratch | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $10.50 | 2d 9h 49m |
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BRAND NEW! 4 Pack Numark GTRS Stylus Needles for GrooveTool Cartridge 901-D7 | ![]() |
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US $27.95 | 2d 18h 54m |
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IN BOX SHURE N99E CARTRIDGE AND STYLUS FOR TURNTABLE | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $11.50 | 1d 16h 50m |
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Ortofon Concorde Pro Twin Cartridge/Stylus Kit | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $45.95 | 3d 15h 33m |
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Cartridges

How long do unopened HP inkjet cartridges last before drying out from no use?
Right now there's a sale where I can get HP ink cartridges for my printer for 25% off, but because part of the savings is a volume discount, I have to buy at least 6 combo packs (1 black + 1 tricolor each). Should I be worried about some of the cartridges' drying out before I ever get the chance to use them? How long will an HP cartridge last if I don't open its packaging and just keep it in my desk?
I would think as long as the packs havent been opened that they would be good for a year at least. If you do alot of printing, you might be money ahead.
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TECHNICS SL-Q300 TURNTABLE W/ COVER, CARTRIDGE FINE NEEDS NEEDLE | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $25.00 | 6h 4m |
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Sumiko Evo III Cartridge - Untipped! | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $1.25 | 6h 5m |
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Shure Cartridge and Stylus - Hi Track M91E | ![]() |
10 Bids | US $27.99 | 12h 7m |
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Shure Turntable Cartridge with Stylus - Model ME930ED-11 | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $10.00 | 12h 18m |
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Empire Turntable Cartridge (Model 999 PE/X) with Stylus | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $10.00 | 12h 29m |
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Stanton Turntable Cartridge (Model 500MKII) with Stylus | ![]() |
6 Bids | US $28.89 | 12h 45m |
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audio-technica AT-OC9/III Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge Brand New For Sale | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $565.99 | 15h 56m |
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audio-technica AT150MLX Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge Brand New for Sale | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $315.99 | 15h 58m |
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Thorens TD115 turntable w/Ortofon phono cartridge test review "Audio" 12/82 | ![]() |
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US $3.99 | 16h 39m |
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TWO CERAMIC EV CARTRIDGES FOR MANY TURNTABLES GARRARD | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 11h 13m |
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★ HUGE VINTAGE LOT OF TURNTABLE RECORD PLAYER PARTS ~ TONEARMS & CARTRIDGES | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $74.00 | 16h 37m |
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B&O MMC5 STEREO CARTRIDGE AND BELT FOR A RX2 TURNTABLE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $69.00 | 10h 35m |
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Pioneer Six Compact Disc Magazine X6 LOT HOME CAR CARTRIDGE Stereo CD TRAY NR | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 18h 2m |
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Ortofon OM-5E Phonograph Stereo Turntable Cartridge with Headshell | ![]() |
15 Bids | US $31.00 | 19h 49m |
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Genuine Pioneer 6 - Disc CD Cartridge, for both Home and Car CD Changer Players. | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 15h 22m |
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Pioneer Six Disc Magazine Cartridge JD-M300 Red White Blue New | ![]() |
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US $29.95 | 1d 8h 54m |
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Shure M7D Stereo Cartridge & Garrard Headshell - good | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $51.00 | 1d 17h 20m |
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Dual CS 2215 - Made In West Germany - 3 Cartridges - 1 Shure & 2 Audio Technica | ![]() |
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US $150.00 | 1d 18h 32m |
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Technics EPC P 520 / P520 T4P MM Cartridge - Unused | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $125.00 | 1d 16h 25m |
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GRACE F-9L LUMINAL TRACE PHONO CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $249.95 | 2d 6h 12m |
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SHURE 25 Cartridge With Stylus, M25C | ![]() |
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US $55.99 | 17h 1m |
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STANTON 680HP PROFESSIONAL DJ CLUB CARTRIDGES- FACTORY MATCHED PAIR! NON NICER!! | ![]() |
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US $225.00 | 20h 23m |
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SHURE 35X, Stylus and Cartridge | ![]() |
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US $74.99 | 1d 13h 33m |
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Technics Turntable SL1200M3D with Stanton M44-7 cartridge and case | ![]() |
15 Bids | US $255.00 | 1d 17h 49m |
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BRAND NEW! 2 Pack Numark GTRS Stylus Needles for GrooveTool Cartridge 901-D7 | ![]() |
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US $15.95 | 1d 19h 4m |
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NEW - STANTON GROOVEMASTER.V3 MP4 - TWIN DJ CARTRIDGE SET - SEALED, FLIGHT CASE | ![]() |
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US $168.99 | 18d 20h 48m |
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Used Ortofon Concorde Pro Dj stylus needle cartridge turntable serato scratch | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $10.50 | 2d 9h 49m |
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BRAND NEW! 4 Pack Numark GTRS Stylus Needles for GrooveTool Cartridge 901-D7 | ![]() |
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US $27.95 | 2d 18h 54m |
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IN BOX SHURE N99E CARTRIDGE AND STYLUS FOR TURNTABLE | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $11.50 | 1d 16h 50m |
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Ortofon Concorde Pro Twin Cartridge/Stylus Kit | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $45.95 | 3d 15h 33m |
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Shure Phonograph Cartridge Turntable Needle Stylus WHLB Integrated Whitelabel | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $124.95 | 11h 20m |
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NEW SHURE WHITE LABEL DJ TURNTABLE CARTRIDGE WHLB NEEDLE | ![]() |
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US $84.88 | 4d 7h 9m |
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TECHNICS QUARTZ SL-1210MK2 TURNTABLE W/ ORTOFON CARTRIDGE. | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $399.99 | 4d 7h 21m |
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Turntable Record Player needle stylus AT-3400 Cartridge Pfanstiehl Japan NEW | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 4d 7h 49m |
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Technics SL-1200MK2 Used W/Shure M44G cartridge and stylus, technic headshell | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $255.00 | 4d 8h 35m |
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Shure Phonograph Cartridge Turntable Stylus- M44-7 Turntablist - Scratch | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 19h 29m |
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New20s/lot HighQuality MM cartridge diamond stylus + turntable phono Headshell | ![]() |
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US $330.00 | 4d 16h 27m |
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Shure M44-7 DJ Cartridge, Turntable Needle M447 M 447 Brand New | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $16.50 | 4d 16h 39m |
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Shure Phonograph Cartridge Turntable Stylus - SC35C Standard - Scratch/Mix | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $59.95 | 22h 4m |
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NEW - ORTOFON OMEGA - PHONO TURNTABLE ALL PURPOSE CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
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US $31.99 | 3d 14h 18m |
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Vintage Shure M7D Stereo Custom Dynetic Phone Cartridge | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $7.50 | 12h 54m |
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headshell for turntable with shure 70b cartridge no needle very good condition | ![]() |
6 Bids | US $20.52 | 2h 9m |
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Vintage Belt Drive Turntable with Pickering Dustmatic Cartridge | ![]() |
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US $79.95 | 11h 6m |
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Vintage Ortofon S15T cartridge | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $76.00 | 11h 29m |
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SH50P1 TECHNICS CARTRIDGE AJUSTEMENT | ![]() |
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US $250.00 | 13h 1m |
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Technics SL-1350 Direct Drive Turntable Dust Cover Stanton Cartridge | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $249.99 | 15h 40m |
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AUDIO-TECHNICA STEREO CARTRIDGE AT125LC | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $21.00 | 16h 49m |
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★ HUGE VINTAGE LOT OF TURNTABLE RECORD PLAYER PARTS ~ TONEARMS & CARTRIDGES | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $74.00 | 16h 37m |
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Audio-technica AT132EP Turn-Table Phonograph Cartridge with Stylus | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 20h 14m |
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General Electric GE VRII VR II Phono Turntable Cartridge Stylus NIB NOS ? | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $99.00 | 20h 25m |
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B&O Bang and Olufsen mmc6000 mmc6000 Turntable phono stylus cartridge needle | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $99.00 | 20h 27m |
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1950’s, 1960’s Tannoy VR Turnover Mono Cartridge for LP’s and 78’s | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $399.95 | 17h 18m |
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LYRA CLAVIS MC CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $1,199.00 | 1d 3h 26m |
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LYRA KLEOS LOW OUTPUT MC CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $2,399.00 | 1d 3h 36m |
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TECHNICS HEADSHELL WITH SHURE R47XT CARTRIDGE NO STYLUS WORKS | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $11.50 | 1d 11h 38m |
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NOS EV 274 Ceramic Cartridge W/ Stylus. Replaces BSR C1. | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 11h 54m |
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1 - VINTAGE RCA V-200 PHONOGRAPH NEEDLE CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $5.95 | 12h 15m |
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NEW ORTOFON DENMARK OM 5 E MOVING MAGNET CARTRIDGE & 33,45rpm STYLUS DUAL ETC. | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $54.95 | 12h 17m |
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LOOK!! STANTON GOLD 500 CARTRIDGE-NO STYLUS...FOR RECORD PLAYER TURNTABLES..... | ![]() |
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US $29.99 | 2d 11h 42m |
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MARANTZ TURNTABLE MODEL 6200 ACUTEX SATURN V CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
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US $159.00 | 4d 10h 56m |
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VINTAGE RCA PHONOGRAPH PICKUP TONE ARM w/CARTRIDGE & BOX f/ TUBE PHONO | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 4d 13h 30m |
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ASTATIC 89T power point cartridge (NOS pre tested) | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $10.95 | 4d 13h 51m |
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Astatic 163 d Ceramic Phonograph Cartridge Vintage Magnavox | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $44.95 | 4d 15h 42m |
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Shure V15 Type IV Cartridge with Stylus with Dual Turntable CS 505-2 - Excellent | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $183.79 | 2d 17h 33m |
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STEREO TURNTABLE STYLUS Pickering XV15/200E ALL XV15 CARTRIDGES 606-DET NEEDLE | ![]() |
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US $16.40 | 24d 20h 54m |
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RCA 45 PHONOGRAPH RECORD PLAYER DIAMOND TIP CARTRIDGE | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $32.00 | 5d 6h 29m |
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P CARTRIDGE NEEDLE Astatic 79-81 89t 81t 81TX Fisher Price Califone Audiotronics | ![]() |
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US $21.95 | 10d 21h 10m |
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NEEDLE CARTRIDGE Astatic 79-81 89T 81T 89D Fisher Price Califone Audiotronics | ![]() |
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US $21.95 | 28d 9h 23m |
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STANTON 500 CARTRIDGE Turntable Stylus Needle D-5107 D-50 500EL 4-820-D7-AL | ![]() |
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US $14.65 | 3d 12h 22m |
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PHONOGRAPH VICTOR VICTROLA NEEDLE 2000 Record Plays Set Screw Thumb Cartridge | ![]() |
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US $9.75 | 4d 8h 51m |
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Nasco Diagnostic Cartridges, 9/pk $104.95 Nasco Diagnostic Cartridges, 9/pk |
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CO2 Cartridges $6.59 CO2 Cartridges CO2 CartridgesCO2 cartridges for models MD1165 and MIV10Use only Mustang Survival re-arm kits. Use of other re-arm kits may result in improper operation or failure to operate and will void the product's warranty. |
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Cartridges Of The World Cartridges Of The World $21.99 Frank C. Barnes edited by Layne Simpson. 568 pages. 8¼" x 11". Softbound. Completely revised edition of this definitive book on all kinds of cartridges-metallic rimfire centerfire paper new old rifle shotgun pistol revolver factory wildcat-all the way back to the 1850s. Other coverage includes how to identify a mystery cartridge military ammo from around the world historical data and ballistics. A must-read for anybody planning to build a rifle around a wildcat cartridge. 1 200 black and white photos 60 color photos plus drawings drop dates and handy index. Mfg: Brownells |
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Remington Sporting Cartridges $11.99 Remington Sporting Cartridges - Tin Sign |
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Gatling Gun - Cartridges $39.99 Gatling Gun - Cartridges - Giclee Print |
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Gavroche Collecting Cartridges $49.99 Adolphe Willette Gavroche Collecting Cartridges - Giclee Print |
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Gillette Fusion Cartridges 4 Cartridges $13.99 Gillette Fusion Cartridges contain the popular 5 blade shaving system design that helps lift hairs for cutting and reduces skin friction. These Gillette Fusion cartridges include enhanced indicator lubrication strips which provide intense soothing moisturization and also include a precision trimmer blade built into the back of the cartridge for those hard to reach places. |
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Gillette Fusion Cartridges 8 Cartridges $26.99 Gillette Fusion Cartridges are the replacements for the newest Gillette manual razor. Each of the Gillette Fusion Cartridges has 5 blades for close precise shaving. The result is smooth and soft skin and a shave that will last longer. Whether you love to use a manual razor or you just getting started you will find that the Gillette technology is the best of all. |
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Smallword Air Filter Replacement Cartridges $4.99 Smallword Air Filter Replacement Cartridges |
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Ricoh (402459) Toners & Cartridges $77.53 Ricoh (402459) Toners & Cartridges |
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Ricoh (402461) Toners & Cartridges $77.53 Ricoh (402461) Toners & Cartridges |
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Ricoh (406628) Toners & Cartridges $249.93 Ricoh (406628) Toners & Cartridges |
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Teenagers Buying Cartridges $79.99 Nina Leen Teenagers Buying Cartridges - Premium Photographic Print |
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UView UV399006 A/C Dye Cartridges 1/4oz. $36.31 A/C Dye Cartridges 1/4oz. |
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Leland 8-gram CO2 Cartridges, 10ct $9.59 8-gram CO2 cartridges (2.505" or 63.5mm long) Ideal for vintage CO2 guns that use smaller cartridges 10 cartridges per pack |
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Fragment of an Inscription of Ptolemy Iv Cartridges $34.99 Fragment of an Inscription of Ptolemy Iv Cartridges - Giclee Print |
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Humulin R Cartridges 5x3ml cartridges 1.00 $66 Humulin R Cartridges from a trusted online pet pharmacy. Total Pet Supply offers free shipping all orders over $100 |
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(3) Replacement Co2 Cartridges $13.29 (3) Replacement Co2 Cartridges is in stock and ready to ship from TrendTimes.com. Our toy stores sell (3) Replacement Co2 Cartridges for the best price of $9.91 and personal shoppers are standing by to assist you. |
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Staple Cartridges - Pack of 3 $108.99 Each package contains three refill staple cartridges. A staple cartridge contains 5 000 staples. |
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Culligan FM-15RA Level 3 Faucet Filter Replacement Cartridge
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Frigidaire WF2CB PureSource2 Ice And Water Filtration System |
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GamePlayer's Gametape Vol. 1 No. 3 for Nintendo Cartridges: Castlevania 2/Thundercade/Strider/Wrestlemania/Simon's Quest/P.O.W. [VHS]
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HP Printer Cartridges : How to Refill the HP Tri-Color Ink Cartridge
Buying Generic Ink Cartridges
Nowadays, printers are becoming increasingly cheaper to buy. It was only back a few years ago when the simplest printer, by today’s standard would cost many hundreds of dollars. How times have changed. Today printers are much cheaper and it isn't uncommon to find a good quality printer for ~$50. Generally speaking these printers are more than capable of providing all the features a home user could ever ask for. So why are manufacturers doing this? There is more money in ink!
You may now be thinking to yourself "How can they make more money from a $15 ink cartridge than a $300 printer?” Let’s look at an example. You buy your printer ($300) and the manufacturer puts 5% margin ($15) in his pocket. Now you do a little bit of printing at home, so let’s say you print 60 pages per week. Now your cartridge has a life of 2000 pages meaning every 33 weeks or just over 7 months you will need new ink cartridges. So you go down to your local shop and pick up 5 ink cartridges, because your printer takes 5 cartridges at a time, which costs you $75. The same manufacturer makes a 40% markup on his ink cartridges. So he makes $30 every 7 months from you. Now over the life of the printer 3.5 years he can expect to make about $150 from you.
The aim of this article is to give you, the consumer, a balanced commentary on both sides of the story and the facts about generic ink cartridges. So let’s start with what we know about generic ink cartridges. Generic ink cartridges came on the scene just over five years ago. These early adopters would take a basic ink cartridge nozzle and design an ink tank that would fit the printer by making a simple plastic mould from the original ink cartridge. The print quality was average at best but it opened consumers eyes to how much a cartridge could be built for, with discounts of 80% of the original amount.
Today, generic cartridges have come a long way. Although many suppliers still stock extremely dodgy Indian and Chinese manufactured ink cartridges many claim similar printing results from their generic ink cartridge. Of course, you do need to shop around to find to best generic ink cartridge supplier for you printer.
Another method of reducing the cost of ink cartridges is to refill them. There are two ways of refilling your ink cartridges. The fist is to modify your printer and fit larger ink tanks. You then connect these larger tanks outside of your printer with the smaller ones inside. These larger ink cartridges can be filled at home with a generic ink. The other method is to get your ink cartridges refilled at a shop. It seems these shops are popping up on the corner of every business district. You bring in your ink cartridge and after a short wait your cartridge has been refilled. Although most will only refill your cartridge twice but more on that later.
So which one is better? I thought you would ask that so let’s examine some pros and cons of each.
Refilling Ink Cartridges
Refilling is, in my opinion, the worst way to save money on ink cartridges. The most important thing to remember is that companies that offer refill ink use the same ink for every cartridge. So it doesn't matter if your ink cartridge is from Canon or from HP they will use the same ink to fill both. What’s wrong with that? Well, each manufacturer uses a different nozzle size for spraying ink. These nozzles are highly sensitive and require the correct consistency of ink or they produce blockages, blotches and all sorts of other nasties. Another issue is most refillers won't refill generic cartridges. This is because they don't know the quality of the cartridge and don't want to know if the cartridges stop working. This means that even though you get you cartridge refilled you will still need to buy an original ink cartridge after two refills.
Generic Ink Cartridges.
Generic ink cartridges are a better option than refills because the actual ink quality is generally better matched to the printer and they can tailor an ink to the model of the printer. However, in my experience these ink cartridges can be hit and miss and you have to be prepared for more blockages and problems than you would experience with the original manufacturers ink cartridges. Although some people swear by generic ink cartridges, I would only recommend them for black and white printing where quality isn't as important. I wouldn't recommend them for important documents such as your resume.
Genuine ink cartridges
Genuine ink cartridges made by the printer manufacturer as still the only way to go when quality is important such as digital photos etc. But perhaps the most important issue is with warrantee claims. If your printer is under warrantee you should not use anything except genuine ink cartridges. All printer manufacturers will rip up your warrantee in your face if they can prove you have been using non genuine ink cartridges. Many manufacturers are now including "chips" in the back of ink cartridges so the printer will only work with original ink cartridges, while others have software that can detect non genuine parts. In my opinion that is anti competitive but that is for the courts to decide.
So in conclusion I think there is a time and a place for all 3 kinds of ink cartridges. Although with manufacturers lowing costs almost daily to compete with non genuine ink cartridges the major selling point of the non genuine ink cartridges (the price) may soon become irrelevant. Perhaps the best way to end this article is with the old adage you get what you pay for...and that is most true with ink cartridges!
About the Author
Sean is the owner of a ink cartridge website. Sean is happy to advise users on the best printer for their needs. Just drop him a line.











































































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