One of the Best Ways to Save on Printer Ink

Count them. 15. Fifteen cartridges. That's three sets. I can change my ink three times. And for how much? $15.81. Total. Including shipping. Say what?

Behold the world of re-manufactured ink. This means that the ink I buy is not filled by the Canon company, but by smaller businesses. So the labels on the cartridges itself does not say Canon. The result? Super cheap printer ink :)

I bought this combo pack from my favorite Amazon.com. I've tried Meritline.com but the last time I did, it would only ship to my credit card's billing address. It's a problem because my billing address is a two hour road trip away. At least that was Meritline.com's policy last year when I purchased from them. If you do want to try Meritline.com, they are pretty efficient on processing orders and time. I went with Amazon.com this time.

Tips:
1. Make sure the cartridges are specifically for your printer model. Number one rule. If it doesn't fit, you're out of luck. Try typing in your printer brand and model on Amazon.com. Click on one and, if possible, use the drop-down to see if it's compatible with your printer. Meritline.com asks for your brand and model on their homepage.

2. You need a "chip." When you buy re-manufactured ink, make sure it comes with the "chip" which connects the cartridge to your printer. It should state "chip" or "no chip."

3. Rejoice! Ink from the store can cost $60 or more. For one set. Save money and buy them re-manufactured!

I hope this was helpful :) Feel free to comment if you have any questions or comments!

Wishlist: Kindle Fire HD

I've been searching for the right tablet in hopes of replacing my iPod Touch (see post here). I watched Youtube review videos on the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Google Nexus 7. The Galaxy has a rear-view camera and a micro SD slot, unlike the Nexus. However, I do like the Nexus more...

Today, my boyfriend told me to check out the Kindle Fire HD. So I went on Amazon.com because that's where I go window shopping 80% of the time and I am definitely convinced. It looks so beautiful and is jam packed with all the goodies -- games, music, Dolby speakers, wi-fi, and of course, books.

Image taken from here

Doesn't every tablet have that? Yes, I'm sure of it. However, if you watch the video on this page, you will understand why I must have it.

Right now, it's in pre-order stage, but I will continue to read more about this brand new Kindle and will probably make my decision in a few weeks. It would be like a birthday present to myself! If I do shovel out $199 from my own wallet for this gorgeous thing, I will be sure to do an extensive review! Who knows, maybe it will be a video review. Hmm, maybe. I'm getting shy just thinking about letting the whole world listen to my voice...

Here's a cool case:

Textbooks: College Students' Nightmares

I spent (prepare yourself) $591.86. On textbooks. For one semester only. Not for one school year, one semester. I've never spent so much money on books before. I even bought most of them on Amazon.com and Half.com to save money! I did have to buy a few from my campus bookstore (way too overpriced), but hopefully I can sell them back online for more. I've been selling books, and sometimes my brother's video games, online for a few years now. I use Amazon.com and it's pretty simple to use. Money gets disbursed into your bank account about once a month. They do charge you a small fee for selling on their site though. The reason I don't sell on Half.com or eBay.com is because I'm just so used to buying things off Amazon.com! Now, time to sink in those numbers and hold my tears back :(

Textbooks for Sale!

After my first year of college, I accumulated a bunch of textbooks that I no longer need!

- Quick Access Compact, good condition ($20 US)
- Great Writing, acceptable condition ($7 US)
- Culture Sketches, like new condition ($40 US)
- The Gift of a Bride, very good condition ($18 US)
- Critical Thinking, good condition ($75 US)
- La Voz Latina Contemporary Plays and Performance Pieces by Latinas, like new condition ($40 US)

If you're interested, shoot me an email and we'll make a deal!