Cartridge Superstore

Content updated on December 7, 2009 (click here for printer friendly version of this document)

Please consider the information provided herein prior to registration and participating in the Cartridge Superstore Network and Websites.

It is our sole intent with this document to provide you with a clear and concise understanding of our compensation plan and your income earning potential.

Many of us have heard the clichés “you reap what you sow” or “you only get out of it what you put in” and of course “the road to success begins with your first step. These clichés all have a common element they all include action on your part. Without movement of the body and brain we are all destined to fail.

Therefore, the first disclosure, if you’re not going to work at promoting and marketing your personal store or if you fail to educate yourself further (by attending online webinars) about the products and this industry, you will most likely not be very successful and reach a very low level of income potential. You will be a casualty of “LHA” (Lack of Human Activity)!

However, if you are one who dedicates oneself to reaching a determined level of success and are willing to apply your talents and time to building a solid online business then Cartridge Superstore may be the right business model. Remember, these are products that don’t need much in the way of selling. Your potential customers just want to know, ... why should I purchase them from your store?

On each sale of ink, toner and related printer or copier product from your personal online stores, you are paid a commission of either five (5%) percent on OEM (original equipment manufacturer) products or twenty (20%) percent on compatible products (Earth Friendly products). Click to read more...

Printer cartridges and accessories are grouped into three distinctive groups. The groups are as follows:

a. Original Brand products: The product catalog includes products which are the brand name of the printer manufacturer. For example names we are all familiar with such as, Hewlett Packard, Canon, Lexmark, Brother, etc. These are referred to as “Original Equipment Manufacture” (OEM) and their brand products are generally more expensive on the consumer retail level. These are the products everyone complains about the price. OEM branded printer supplies generally have less overall gross profit per item. (Manufacturers want to make up their expense for that low cost or free printer you received) The sales commissions you earn are 5% for these products.

b. Compatible products are defined as new items that are designed to replace the OEM (original) brand but are manufactured by a third party company. These products are generally less costly (averaging 30% to 50% off retail price) however compatible products have a greater gross profit margin. You will earn commissions of 20% on the sales of compatible printer products. Compatible products are sold at lower price because they don’t have a huge advertising and marketing cost associated with them. (You are the marketing cost) Their price does not reflect their quality.

c. Remanufactured products are defined as products created from the original base or core. Products that originally were sold by the OEM but now are rebuilt for another life span. There is a tremendous difference between a “Remanufactured and a Refilled cartridge”. One has vital components replaced with new ones, while the type of product (Re-Filled) is simply “recharged with more ink or toner added. If you have ever heard of a person complain of a remanufactured cartridge chances are he or she were referring to a “cheap refilled” cartridge that was purchased at a bargain (cheap) price. Most likely on some auction site or obscure online site. (There are no hidden mysteries in this world. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!) Remanufactured cartridges are the true “Green Products” everyone is now talking about. They save our natural resources and help create jobs in America. Remanufactured cartridges are also very profitable for you to market. You earn a 20% commission on the sale.

To review the commission structure for the product types:

OEM brand products in the order you earn 5%

Compatible brand products in the order you earn 20%

Remanufactured brand products in the order you earn 20%

Please check the example orders below and how your commission is calculated:

This would be an example of a typical order received from a small business purchasing all OEM products. Orders can vary from a single cartridge to an order containing thousands of dollars of various products. Example of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) only order:

Product Number	Product Description	Quantity	Price	Earned Commission
TN-110	Brother (OEM) Magenta Toner	1	$63.97	(5%) / $3.20
CE255A	HP (OEM) Black Toner	1	$144.99	(5%) / $7.25
C3900A	HP (OEM) Black Toner	1	$105.97	(5%) / $5.30
C6614A	HP (OEM) Black Ink Jet	1	$38.97	(5%) / $1.95
12A4715	Lexmark (OEM) Black Toner	1	$249.97	(5%) / $12.50
			Total:	$30.20

This would be an example of a typical order received from a small business purchasing all compatible or remanufactured products.. Orders can vary from a single cartridge to an order containing thousands of dollars of various products. Example of Compatible only order:

Product Number	Product Description	Quantity	Price	Earned Commission
Q5942G	HP (Compatible) Black Toner	1	$84.97	(20%) / $16.99
C3909X	HP (Compatible) Black Toner	1	$83.97	(20%) / $16.79
12A6765	Lexmark (Compatible) Black Toner	1	$113.89	(20%) / $22.79
TN-430	Brother (Compatible) Black Toner	1	$43.67	(20%) / $8.73
C5011AN	HP (Compatible) Black Ink Jet	1	$12.67	(20%) / $2.53
			Total:	$67.83

This would be an example of a typical order received from a small business which may order a combination of OEM and compatible cartridges. Orders can vary from a single cartridge to an order containing thousands of dollars of various cartridge products. Chart shows a mixed order of OEM & Compatible:

Product Number	Product Description	Quantity	Price	Earned Commission
C8560A	HP (OEM) Black Toner	1	$306.97	(5%) / $15.34
12A6765	Lexmark (Compatible) Black Toner	1	$113.89	(20%) / $22.79
TN-430	Brother (Compatible) Black Toner	1	$43.67	(20%) / $8.73
20K1401	Lexmark (OEM) Black Toner	1	$257.97	(5%) / $12.89
Q5942G	HP (Compatible) Black toner	1	$84.97	(20%) / $16.99
			Total:	$76.74

This comparison was created to illustrate pricing and commission levels for products we sell. It is not intended to indicate that every order will generate these commissions. Some orders may consist of one cartridge and others may consist of many different products. A local business may order hundreds of dollars at one time while your neighbor may just buy one cartridge.

Notice that suggesting compatible and remanufactured products to your customers can rapidly build your business and earnings. Your customer will be pleased with the quality and savings available with these products.

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By the 15th of the month your previous month’s earnings will be available for withdrawal or transfer to your banking account. The funds in your earnings account may show a higher (total) amount than what is available for withdrawal because the cumulative funds in your account will show commissions earned during the previous month and those commissions credited to the account during the current month.

As a simple example: If your earned $1146.00 last month in sales commission you would have available for withdrawal $1146.00 but when you check your online statement (on the 15th of the month) it shows account balance $1782.00. The difference reflects new earned commissions that will be available next month for withdrawal or transfer.

You may elect to receive funds directly transferred to your personal checking account through ACH payments. This is a bank to bank electronic transfer and usually completed in less than 24 hours. You will need to setup up this type of payment arrangement in the “Account Settings” section after logging in to your Owners Account page.

The second method to withdraw your earnings is through payment to your PayPal Account. Those who have an active PayPal account and favor this method may select this option in the Account Settings.