Prink Warn Against Buying Auction Site Print Cartridges

May 29, 2010 - PRLog -- Staffordshire, United Kingdom (May 20, 2010) - Prink, the leading UK suppliers of cheap ink cartridges and high quality compatibles for a number of brands, warn against the dangers of buying second hand print cartridges through online auction websites.

They refer to a recent case whereby Great Britain Rugby League player Gareth Raynor may be jailed for his part in an internet scam selling print cartridges on eBay and Amazon. The 32-year-old pleaded guilty on all counts - which included selling fake games software through the online giants - admitting to receiving upwards of £36,000 from selling fake Epson printer ink cartridges under the alias 'Genuine Ink'.

Prink feel that although customers may get a cheaper price from buying compatible ink cartridges through online auction websites, the quality will be infinitely inferior than if buying from a reputable supplier. They also stress that, as highlighted by cases such as Gareth Raynor's, people may be unwittingly funding criminal activity or the wider hidden economy.

"Gareth Raynor's case is simply the tip of the iceberg when it comes to purchasing printer inks through auction sites. We advise extreme vigilance if choosing to buy printer inks through such a medium, as you're never sure of the product you'll be getting or who you'll be funding by the wayside" commented a spokesperson for Prink. "You'll never go wrong by buying your inks and toners through a reputable company such as ourselves here at Prink. Not only will you be buying the highest quality inks available, you'll also be getting free delivery with no hidden charges involved. We hope the Raynor case makes people think twice before selling poor-quality cartridges through auction sites."

To find out more about Prink and their range of compatible printer ink cartridges and other products, visit their website at http://www.prink.co.uk/ or telephone 0845 365 1295 (Mon - Fri, 10 - 4).