PSI vs. THE BOX STORE
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Question |
Printers & Stationers |
The Box Store |
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What are your payment terms? |
Net 30 Days |
Net 25 days and overdue interest is always charged. No exceptions |
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Do you offer free delivery? |
Free delivery on all orders – No minimum order amount |
$50 minimum for free delivery. Some items may be excluded. |
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Who delivers my orders? |
All deliveries are made by our own drivers – delivered exactly where you want it. |
Couriers, or 3rd party delivery companies |
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What about furniture deliveries and installations? |
Furniture setup and installation is included at no additional charge and is completed by our own furniture installers. |
Installation is an additional charge or not included at all. In some cases installation is relegated to a 3rd party. |
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What products are available? |
Our catalogues represent a fraction of available products. We can source and deliver virtually any office product available in the marketplace. |
What you see is what you get. If it’s not in their catalogue, you can’t get it. |
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What if you don’t have something in stock? |
If we don’t have it, we’ll back order it and get it for you quickly. No need to reorder |
If it’s not in stock, it’s not backordered. You have to remember to reorder it. |
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What item number do I use? |
We use the actual item number as printed right on the item by the manufacturer. We can also cross reference UPC numbers and even some of our competitors’ numbers |
The box store uses a arbitrary 5 or 6-digit item numbering system. It’s not related to the manufacturer, which creates confusion. |
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How is your catalogue organized? |
Our catalogue is alphabetically organized. "B" for binders. "E" for envelopes. Fast and effective searching means increased productivity for you. |
Organized according to product group, which can appear anywhere throughout the catalogue, increasing searching time and reducing your real productivity. |
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Do I have to use my account number when ordering? |
We call our customers by name. When you call us, all you need is your company name and address |
You must know your 10-digit catalogue code, your 10-digit customer number and your 9 digit payment card number every time. |
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How do I get an account set up and how long does it take? |
For most companies all we require is your name, address and telephone number, and your account is usually set up that day. |
You must complete a detailed account application and then wait 4-6 business days for an approval amount that might not support your purchasing requirements |
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Who handles your orders, deliveries, installations, credit and collections? |
All points of contact are handled seamlessly, all by Printers & Stationers employees – no third parties |
Orders are handled by the box store staff, but deliveries, installations, and even credit and collections are handled by third parties. |
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Do you provide outside sales support? |
Absolutely. We provide trained sales professionals to support your business success for the long term. |
Sales people are trained to open your account only, with no mandate to revisit your company. This makes it difficult to build a true business relationship. |